Dates
- Cover date
- June 2003
- On sale
- April 9, 2003
- In stores
- April 9, 2003
- Pages
- 36
Editions and covers
Creators
Stories
- Shining Armor · 24 pages
Atomicus, who is new to life on earth, takes a secret identity in order to learn more about life and to be near Irene. She misinterprets his intentions and endlessly tries to prove his secret identity, in the manner of the Silver Age relationship of Lois Lane and Superman. She finally drives the exasperated hero from earth, disgracing herself in the eyes of the public.
Publisher’s description
The bimonthly miniseries continues! Take a trip to Astro City in the early '60s! What happens when a young woman becomes determined to uncover a super-hero's secret identity and nothing is going to stand in her way? Introducing Atomicus, the greatest hero of the atomic age, and showcasing a surprise or two about one of Astro City's modern-day heroes. Find out why this series has been so acclaimed from its inception!
Characters
Reprinted in
Astro City: Local Heroes (2004), Astro City (2005), Astro City Metrobook (2022)