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Atlas
 
Atlas
 
Personal Info:
 
Real Name: Atlas
Also Known As: Atlas the Great, Atlas the Untamed, The Mightiest of Mortals, Tom Curtis, The Lost God Of Myth, Titan Of Yore
Place Of Birth: Crystal Mountains
First Appearance: 1st Issue Special Vol.1 #1 (1975) Bronze Age Villain
Known Associates: General Sam Lane, Codename: Assassin, Metallo, Reactron, Mirabai, Superwoman
Group Affiliation: Project 7734
Base Of Operations: Metropolis
Grudges: Superman
Creators: Jack Kirby
Gallery: Click
 
Powers:
 
Enhanced Abilities: Atlas has vast super human strength, durability and endurance.
Invulnerability: Atlas is practically invulnerable to any form of physical or energy attack.
Immortality: Atlas is immortal in the sense that he is immune to all known diseases and infections and is immune to the effects of aging.
 
Origins:
 
Atlas is a mighty warrior and conqueror of magical origins from several centuries in the past. At a young age when his family was slain by Hyssa the Lizard King, a wise mentor raised him and he became a protector of the innocent. After defeating his nemesis though he gave into a darker and more destructive nature, consumed by his desire to become the world's greatest champion. He was brought into the present through time travel by General Sam Lane during Coming of Atlas to work for a branch of the military known as Project 7734, dedicated to fighting against Kryptonians. In this position he is an enforcer whenever Lane needs someone roughed up, although it is common knowledge that his ambition is to succeed his new masters and take the power he deserves. His name is inspired by Atlas of the Greek Titans, a mythological being with unimaginable strength.
 
Notes:
 
Atlas at DC Database
Atlas at Comic Vine