TRIGGER WARNING: Article Contains Mentions and Comic Art of Robin Vomiting
OneJustice Leaguehero has just achieved an extraordinary feat, using a one-of-a-kind ability that evenSuperman’sunparalleled powers can’t replicate. Though unorthodox—requiring the hero to venture inside a human body to succeed—there’s no denying its effectiveness. And if a recent comic is any indication, this hero is turning the bold tactic of entering others’ bodies into a signature move.
Mark Waid, Adrián Gutiérrez, Matt Herms, and Steve Wands’Batman/Superman: World’s Finest#33brings DC heroes together to combat the supervillain Eclipso, who is wreaking havoc across the globe by possessing Justice League members. In Chicago, Green Lantern Hal Jordan, Doctor Mid-Nite, and the Atom form a sub-team to protect the city.
Hal works to restore the massive power grid, while Doctor Mid-Nite and the Atom assist at a hospital overwhelmed by the blackout.Although Atom lacks medical training, his ability to shrink to microscopic size becomes a lifesaving asset during a critical medical emergency.
Atom Deep Dives Into the Human Brain to Manually Fire Its Synapses
Not Even Superman Could Match Atom’s Incredibly Unique Powerset
With the power out, Atom and Doctor Mid-Nite focus on a patient whose life support systems have shut down. With the machines that were keeping her alive no longer functioning, Atom takes drastic action, shrinking down to microscopic size and entering the woman’s body.Guided by Doctor Mid-Nite’s instructions, he travels to her brain and begins manually firing her synapses.Despite Atom feeling out of his element—being a physicist, not a physician—Doctor Mid-Nite encourages him to push forward, urging,“Even manually firing this woman’s synapses keeps her from succumbing to brain death! Don’t stop!”
Though the scene doesn’t receive much follow-up, the implication is clear: Atom saves the woman’s life by firing her synapses, showcasing an incredibly unique application of his powers. What makes this moment even more remarkable is that Atom may be the only hero capable of such a feat. Not even Superman, with his vast and varied powerset, could have managed to get her synapses firing without outside intervention.While Atom is a respected hero in the DCU and among fans, his powers are often underappreciated.This heroic act, however, highlights just how uniquely equipped and invaluable Atom is in certain crises.
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Damian Wayne Vomits Up the Justice League (Ray Palmer Is Making a Habit of Going Inside of People)
Robin Throwing Up Various Heroes Comes FromDC vs. Vampires: World War V#5 (2024)
Following the release of Matthew Rosenberg and Otto Schmidt’sDC vs. Vampires: World War V#5, it seems Ray Palmer is leaning into the unique potential of his powers by repeatedly going inside people. In thisElseworldsissue, Ray shrinks down members of the human resistance and allows vampire Damian“Robin”Wayne to swallow them, enabling the team to infiltrate Vampire Queen Barbara Gordon’s territory. Once inside, Damian vomits them back up, and Ray reverses their shrinking, returning the heroes to normal size. Hence, these two examples ofAtomusing his abilities in such unconventional ways highlight why he is one of theJustice League’smost unique and versatile members.
Batman / Superman: World’s Finest #33 & DC vs. Vampires: World War V #5is available now from DC Comics!
