Atom Smasher (DC Comics)

Atom Smasher
Albert Rothstein as Atom Smasher, as depicted in JSA #12 (July 2000). Art by Alan Davis.
Publication information
PublisherDC Comics
First appearance(As Nuklon):
The All-Star Squadron #25 (September 1983)
(As Atom Smasher)
Kingdom Come #2 (June 1996)
Created by
In-story information
Alter egoAlbert Julian Rothstein
SpeciesMetahuman
Team affiliationsSuicide Squad
Justice Society of America
Justice League America
The Conglomerate
Infinity, Inc.
Justice League
PartnershipsAtom
Notable aliasesNuklon
Abilities
  • Mass manipulation
  • Mass increase
  • Size alteration
  • Superhuman strength, stamina, durability, and speed

(Previously):

  • Density control

Albert Julian "Al" Rothstein, also known as Nuklon and Atom Smasher, is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Atom Smasher is known for his powers of size and density manipulation and superhuman strength.

The character made his live-action debut in The Flash, portrayed by Adam Copeland. He also appears in Black Adam, portrayed by Noah Centineo.