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Atom-Smasher

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Last Updated on Saturday, July 17, 2004

Personal Data:

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Real Name:

Albert Julian Rothstein

Versions of the JLA:

Justice League America
Status: Active in The JSA

Known Aliases:

Currently known as Atom-Smasher

Nicknames:

None

Occupation:

Custom car designer and former auto repairman

Other Group Affiliations:

Infinity, Inc., The Justice Society of America

First Appearance:

as Nuklon: All-Star Squadron #25
as Atom-Smasher: JSA Secret Files #1

Base of Operations:

Florida

Age:

approximately 23 years old
Height: 7' 6"
Weight: 280 lbs.
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Red

Known Relatives:

Son of Terri Kurtzberger Rothstein and Philip Rothstein (Deceased). Grandchild of Terrence "Terry Curtis" Kurtzberger (Cyclotron) and God-son of Al Pratt (Atom) & Danette Reily.

Known Allies:

The Justice Society of America, The JLA, Obsidian, Ice Maiden, Fire, Jade, Power Girl

Known Enemies:

Brain Wave II, Dark Lord, Mordru, Icicle, Ian Karkull, Solomon Grundy, Ultra-Humanite

Powers and Abilities:

Atom Smasher has extraordinary strength, speed, and agility. He inherited these powers from his Grandfather (Cyclotron), which were later enhanced by exposure to thorium radiation. Because of this exposure he also developed the power to alter his molecular structure at will to increase his height to 15' tall, with an increase in mass, or can decrease body density enough to enable him to pass through solid matter.

Weaknesses/Limitations:

Although Atom Smasher has extraordinary strength, speed and agility, he can be beaten or even killed by beings who wield more power then himself. Atom Smasher has limited control over his molecular structure. He can change his body size and density at will. Atom Smasher is only mortal.

Background:

Albert Rothstein inherited his powers from his Grandfather (Cyclotron) and took the name Nuklon. With the sons and daughters of the Justice Society of America (who also inherited powers), they decided to petition the Justice Society for membership. Their membership was denied but together, they formed the super-hero group called Infinity Inc. In recent years, Infinity Inc. was disbanded and Nuklon joined the last incarnation of the Justice League of America which soon fell apart. Recently, Nuklon took on the guise of Atom Smasher in honor of his God-father and joined the new JSA.

Notes:

  • Scientist have been unable to determine the source of Atom Smasher's increased weight and mass.

  • Atom Smasher's expandable costume was designed by S.T.A.R. Labs.

  • His change of identity from Nuklon to Atom Smasher is a nod to both Al Pratt (Atom) and Terry Curtis (the villain Cyclotron).

  • Al Rothstein's bestfriend is Todd Rice a.k.a. Obsidian.

  • During his stay with the JLA, Al developed a special liking for Fire, but no romance blossomed between the two of them.