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Who Is Atom Bob? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Atom Bob (Malibu): Atom Bob is the idealistic member of the Strangers, but the temptation of power was too much for him. He became a secret villain known as Pilgrim.

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Atom Bob is a Malibu comic book character, the alter ego of Bob Hardin, with over 42 comic issue appearances. Atom Bob is the idealistic member of the Strangers, but the temptation of power was too much for him. He became a secret villain known as Pilgrim.

Who is Atom Bob?

History Atom Bob was one of the fifty some people present on a cable car that was struck with a burst of energy from The Entity on The Moon, which imbued all of the passengers with superpowers. Bob Hardin was on the cable car with his friend who later came to use the moniker Grenade . They both joined the group of ultras known as The Strangers . Atom Bob was arguably one of the most powerful members, but his control over his power was tenuous at best . This later drove him to become the villain known as Pilgrim. Powers He had the ability to change things. Originally this was changing one object into another (sucha as baseballs to apples), but he later learned that he could also manipulate intangible things as well (love to hate, etc).

Key facts

Atom Bob is of mutant origin and first appeared in "Countdown To Ultraverse". The character is published by Malibu. With 42 recorded issue appearances, Atom Bob ranks among the most featured characters in comics.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Atom Bob?

Atom Bob is the idealistic member of the Strangers, but the temptation of power was too much for him. He became a secret villain known as Pilgrim.

What is Atom Bob's real name?

Atom Bob's real identity is Bob Hardin.

When did Atom Bob first appear?

Atom Bob first appeared in "Countdown To Ultraverse".

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