Atlas
m (added "an" to make a sentence) |
m (→External Links: Added One) |
||
| (3 intermediate revisions by 2 users not shown) | |||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
| − | [[Image:AtlasvsSuperman.jpg|thumb|Action Comics No. 121 by Wayne Boring]] | + | [[Image:AtlasvsSuperman.jpg|thumb|Action Comics No. 121 by Wayne Boring]] |
| − | Atlas | + | '''Atlas''' |
| + | Atlas is a scion of the Titans, the Greek race of giants, and the son of Iapetus and the nymph Clymene. He is the father of the Hesperides, the Hyades and the Pleiades. He was also thought to be the king of legendary [[Atlantis]] ("Land of Atlas"). (Encyclopedia Mythica) | ||
| − | Atlas first meets [[Superman]] in June 1948. This Atlas was not the mighty Titan but rather a strongman involved in a hoax staged by con-man [[William Sharp]] (Act No. 121: "Superman vs. Atlas"). In January 1965, Superman battles and defeats a trio of extra-dimensional villains, endowed with superhuman strength as well as magical powers, who are perfect look-alikes for | + | Atlas first meets [[Superman]] in June 1948. This Atlas was not the mighty Titan but rather a strongman involved in a hoax staged by con-man [[William Sharp]] (Act No. 121: "Superman vs. Atlas"). In January 1965, Superman battles and defeats a trio of extra-dimensional villains, endowed with superhuman strength as well as magical powers, who are perfect look-alikes for [[Hercules]], [[Samson]], and Atlas from various past eras in Superman’s own dimension (Act No. 320: "The Three Super-Enemies!"). In August 1967, when [[Zha-Vam]] battles Superman, Atlas is one of the mythical deities that helps Superman during the battle (Act No. 353: "The Battle of the Gods!"). |
| − | + | Atlas also has a club named after him called the [[Atlas Club, Inc.]] (S No. 78/2, Sep/Oct 1952: "The Strong Man Club!"). (TGSB) | |
| − | Atlas also has a | + | |
| Line 22: | Line 22: | ||
*[http://www.pantheon.org/articles/a/atlas.html Atlas entry in the Encyclopedia Mythica] | *[http://www.pantheon.org/articles/a/atlas.html Atlas entry in the Encyclopedia Mythica] | ||
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlas_%28mythology%29 Atlas entry in the Wikipedia] | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlas_%28mythology%29 Atlas entry in the Wikipedia] | ||
| − | + | *[http://www.cosmicteams.com/cosmic/olympians.html Cosmic Teams: Olympians] | |
[[Category:Entries]] | [[Category:Entries]] | ||
[[Category:Gods]] | [[Category:Gods]] | ||
| + | [[Category:People]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Villains]] | ||
[[Category:Golden Age (1938-1955)]] | [[Category:Golden Age (1938-1955)]] | ||
[[Category:Silver Age (1956-1970)]] | [[Category:Silver Age (1956-1970)]] | ||
[[Category:Bronze Age (1971-1986)]] | [[Category:Bronze Age (1971-1986)]] | ||
Latest revision as of 19:41, 28 February 2010
Atlas
Atlas is a scion of the Titans, the Greek race of giants, and the son of Iapetus and the nymph Clymene. He is the father of the Hesperides, the Hyades and the Pleiades. He was also thought to be the king of legendary Atlantis ("Land of Atlas"). (Encyclopedia Mythica)
Atlas first meets Superman in June 1948. This Atlas was not the mighty Titan but rather a strongman involved in a hoax staged by con-man William Sharp (Act No. 121: "Superman vs. Atlas"). In January 1965, Superman battles and defeats a trio of extra-dimensional villains, endowed with superhuman strength as well as magical powers, who are perfect look-alikes for Hercules, Samson, and Atlas from various past eras in Superman’s own dimension (Act No. 320: "The Three Super-Enemies!"). In August 1967, when Zha-Vam battles Superman, Atlas is one of the mythical deities that helps Superman during the battle (Act No. 353: "The Battle of the Gods!").
Atlas also has a club named after him called the Atlas Club, Inc. (S No. 78/2, Sep/Oct 1952: "The Strong Man Club!"). (TGSB)
[edit] Atlas appeared in the following Superman Tales
- Act No. 121, Jun 1948: "Superman vs. Atlas"
- Act No. 320, Jan 1965: "The Three Super-Enemies!"
- Act No. 353, Aug 1967: "The Battle of the Gods!"
- S No. 266, Aug 1973: "The Face on the Falling Star!"
