Atom the Cat (1957) comic books 1957

First issue in the series (continues from Tom Cat). Cover by Maurice Whitman. "From Alley to Atom," art by Maurice Whitman; Tom Cat gets atomic powers. "... And Back Again," art by Maurice Whitman; Scientists try to explain to Tom Cat that he has atomic powers, but he doesn't believe them. "Willie the Wailing Whale" text story. "He's Trying Something" starring Shadow. "Cheep or Chirp" starring Atomic Mouse. "Hold Everything," art by Maurice Whitman; Atom the Cat finally realizes he has super powers. "The Sentence" starring Shadow. Atom the Cat illustration on back cover by Maurice Whitman. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Maurice Whitman cover. Contains funny animal stories. In order of appearance: "The All American Tom Cat, It Won't Work"; "Atom the Cat, What's in a Name?" and "Atom the Cat, A Dream of a Dragon" art by Maurice Whitman; "Atomic Mouse, Mimi Helps Out"; "Atom the Cat, The Haunted House" art by Maurice Whitman; "Li'l Mouse, Let's Both Break 'Em"; "Atom the Cat, Never Startle Him" art by Maurice Whitman; "Professor Invento, The Cure"; "Lazy Cat" art by Maurice Whitman; "Atomic Mouse, Old Age"; and "Atomic Rabbit, Ohhh That Goofy". "The Little Pig Who Wouldn't Eat" text story. "Ray Our Hero" back cover pin-up art by Maurice Whitman. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Maurice Whitman. Stories and art by Maurice Whitman and others. An ordinary cartoon cat is given superpowers by atomic rays and becomes a superhero. Atom is asked to go after an escaped tiger, but even though his body is atomic-powered, his will is not. Cuckoo distracts Atom at the lake by trying to catch one particular fish. Atomic Rabbit reveals his one weakness. I'll Tell You Why Not; Tiger Tizzy; Arithmetic Lesson; What Makes Me So Sure?; I Got My Reasons; Li'l Kit Cat: She Can't; Atomic Rabbit: One Thing I Could Never Do; Gopher Goofs; Have a Horse; At the Fair; Timmy the Timid Ghost: Island Vacation; Ballet Impromptu; A Tall Tale; Atom the Cat vs. the Sandmen; Dog Show; Our Best Man; Cuckoo the Cat. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.