Captain Atom
“Slow Burn”
Volume 1, Issue 25, January 1989
Released December 6, 1988
Cover Price: $1.00
Guide Price: $2.50 (as of 2003)
Writers: Cary Bates, Greg Weisman
Penciller: Pat Broderick
Inker: Bob Smith
Colorist: Shelley Eiber
Letterer: Carrie Spiegle
Assistant Editor: Dan Raspler
Editor: Denny O'Neil
Heroes: Blue Beetle II, Booster Gold, Mister Miracle
Setting: New York, NY, USA, 20th-century
Cover Description: Captain Atom stands at attention in a in a line of heroes as a medal is being placed on his chest. To Atom's left are Wade Eiling, Amanda Waller, Flash, Martian Manhunter, Firestorm, Atom. (No Booster Gold.)
Brief Synopsis: In the aftermath of the Alien Invasion, Captain Atom receives a promotion to major and has to subdue a very jealous Major Force.
Booster Gold's role in this story:
Cameo (Booster Gold makes a minor appearance)
Costume Worn: MARK I power-suit
Page 6, panel 2
Booster Gold interrupts a discussion between Blue Beetle II and Mister Miracle. Beetle and Miracle are in agreement about their dislike of Captain Atom. In a fit of pique, Booster drops the banana that he was eating and demands to know what they know about Captain Atom that he doesn't. This sets the groundwork for the next issue's story.
Boosterrific Review: In the aftermath of the Invasion!, Captain Atom and Major Force develop an uneasy working relationship. This issue would probably be much better if it weren't for the maddeningly uneven art of Pat Broderick causing character's features to wander aimlessly across their faces.
Boosterrific Rating: Tarnished.
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