Background[]
Real Name: Albert "Al" Julian Rothstein
Aliases: Nuklon
Powers & Abilities[]
- Atomic Dispersal: As a result of exposure to uncontrolled Thorium radiation, the Atom Smasher's mass has become unstable. Al can increase his size, allowing him to grow up to 28 feet tall. At this height, Al is resistant to all attacks from normal sized people. With atomic dispersal, Al increases the distance between his own atoms, thus increasing his overall size. Under normal circumstances, his mass would remain the same no matter how large he becomes. However, his mass increase power counteracts these effects to a point.
- Mass Increase: Al can increase his body's mass. His weight is multiplied by his height. Of course, as he weighs more, he has a greater effect on the environment. The power gives Al amazing resistance to physical attacks. He can also use the mass instead of his strength to inflict charging damage. This power is tied to his growth power.
- Superhuman Strength: By enlarging his body Atom-Smasher can reach incredible levels of superhuman strength that allow him to hurt the likes of Magog. With the help of Shazam and Cyclone he was able to rip a Voidsong starship in two.
- Superhuman Stamina:
- Superhuman Durability: While in giant size he is able to survive impacts that would normally kill an average human like blows from Superdoom.
- Enhanced Speed:
- Intangibility: Nuklon was able to become intangible after being exposed to thorium radiation. He has not shown this power in recent years.
- Mass Increase: Al can increase his body's mass. His weight is multiplied by his height. Of course, as he weighs more, he has a greater effect on the environment. The power gives Al amazing resistance to physical attacks. He can also use the mass instead of his strength to inflict charging damage. This power is tied to his growth power.
- Aviation: Rothstein is also a skilled pilot and mechanic. In the first few years with the JSA, he could be seen piloting the JSA's jet, the Steel Eagle, as well as the Star Rocket Racer and earlier being Infinity, Inc.'s primary pilot.
- Multilingualism: In addition to his native language, Al Rothstein is also fluent in Kahndaqi.
- Athletics: Al went to the University of Southern California on a basketball scholarship.
Equipment[]
- Atom Smasher Suit:
Feats[]
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Weaknesses[]
- Power Limitation: Increasing his size beyond his optimal limitations causes Al great physical discomfort.