Captain Atom (1950 Nationwide) comic books 1951

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Not to be confused with the Charlton Comics character of the same name, this Captain Atom is an inventor-hero whose adventures teach kids about science. Captain Atom and Professor King are called in to find a mysterious saboteur who never leaves a trace. A hijacking gang steals "critical war materials" from the US to sell overseas. Captain Atom traces crop-fires to a plague of insects known as prothoflame bugs - but who released them? Plus a pinup of Captain Atom in his Super Jet Car. The Invisible Enemy; Mystery Blackout; The American Way; Smuggler's Secret; Lost Island. 5-in. x 7-in., 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.05.

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Not to be confused with the Charlton Comics character of the same name, this Captain Atom is an inventor-hero whose adventures teach kids about science. Captain Atom and crew visit the Forbidden City of San Lu in his cool rocketship, which has helicopter rotor atop a parachute for landings. The Captain suspects that rainstorms plaguing the Charity Bazaar are somehow being created deliberately. Terrorists abduct Professor King to get Captain Atom's new atomic invention. Plus a pinup of Captain Atom and his Turbo Jet Submarine. The Forbidden City; The Jinxed Bazaar; Fo-Fum? - No - Yum-Yum!; The Haunted House; The Atomic Counter. 5-in. x 7-in., 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.05.

Not to be confused with the Charlton Comics character of the same name, this Captain Atom is an inventor-hero whose adventures teach kids about science. Captain Atom searches for missing ships in the Sargasso Sea and encounters modern-day pirates led by The Baron. The Captain investigates the connection between missing secret agents and a phony gasoline substitute. Jill is abducted from a Middle Eastern bazaar, but luckily Jeff is wearing his "walkie-talkie TV belt" to call Captain Atom. Plus a pinup of Captain Atom in his Ram Rocket plane. Also featuring a vintage ad for Nationwide's line of five-cent, digest-sized "Approved" comics, including Mazie, Dodo, Captain Atom and Lucky Star. The Sargasso Serpent; Fingerprints in the Snow; Escape; Fakir's Trick. 5-in. x 7-in., 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.05.

Not to be confused with the Charlton Comics character of the same name, this Captain Atom is an inventor-hero whose adventures teach kids about science. A mysterious super-plane is destroying American air bases, and even worse, it appears to be Captain Atom at the controls. The Captain and crew are stranded on a remote island while seeking the rare icthy-sequin, or "glitter fish." The Arabian envoy scheduled to meet with Captain Atom is replaced by their exact duplicates, right down to the fezzes. Plus a pinup of Captain Atom on his Jet Propelled Water Skis. High Treason; Hunters of Birrark; In the Dark; The Cat With the Emerald Eyes. 5-in. x 7-in., 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.05.

Not to be confused with the Charlton Comics character of the same name, this Captain Atom is an inventor-hero whose adventures teach kids about science. Captain Atom discovers a strange structure on the ocean floor, and it's not friendly. The Captain seeks a mysterious Green Goddess. Captain Atom and his crew find adventure during a visit to Holiday Island. Plus a pinup of Captain Atom on his Amphibious Jet-O-Cycle. The Undersea Fort; The Green Goddess; Fire; Danger On Holiday Island. Final issue of the series. 5-in. x 7-in., 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.05.