Who Is Atmos? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Atmos is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Marak Russen, with over 29 comic issue appearances. Atmos is a member of the Uncanny Amazers.

Who is Atmos?

Creation Atmos is a character created in the series titled The Legion of Super-Heroes. He first appeared in the issue Legion of Super-Heroes Vol3 #32, March 1987. Origin Atmos was the time representative superhero of the planet Xanthu, hand picked and created by the Tribune leadership of the planet. Major Story Arcs Original Continuity: New Earth Making of a Champion Marak Russen is from the plant Xanthu . When the ruling Tribune of Xanthu determined that Star Boy's departure from that planet left them at a loss, the planet's top geneticists were ordered to develop a new resident super-hero. They chose a former child actor and amateur athlete, Mark Russen, as the most likely candidate, one already known and popular who would be likely to survive the procedure. The Xanthian scientists hoped to recreate Star Boy's temporary super-powers by replicating the comet radiation that had once accidently given him abilities on the level of Superboy or Mon-El . The experiment proved unstable and gave Marak super-powers but not the super-powers he expected.

Key facts

Atmos is of human origin and first appeared in "Forgotten Planet". The character is published by DC Comics. With 29 recorded issue appearances, Atmos ranks among the most featured characters in comics.