DC Comics · Showcase #34 · October 1961 · $0.10 · 32 pages · Bi-Monthly
Grade: VG/F 5.0
Edited by Julius Schwartz. Indicia publisher: National Periodical Publications.
Cover by Gil Kane.
This issue features the origin story “Battle of the Tiny Titans!” (25 pages), written by Gardner Fox with art by Gil Kane and Murphy Anderson. The story introduces physicist Ray Palmer and his discovery of size-changing abilities through a fragment of white dwarf star matter, establishing his transformation into the new Atom. The tale includes his first adventure in miniaturized form and introduces supporting character Jean Loring.
This is the first appearance of Ray Palmer as The Atom, establishing the Silver Age version of the character and making it one of the most significant early Silver Age superhero keys.
Condition VG/F 5.0 with moderate wear, minor creasing, solid spine, complete interior, structurally sound, and unrestored.
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DC Comics · Showcase #34 · October 1961 · $0.10 · 32 pages · Bi-Monthly
Grade: VG/F 5.0
Edited by Julius Schwartz. Indicia publisher: National Periodical Publications.
Cover by Gil Kane.
This issue features the origin story “Battle of the Tiny Titans!” (25 pages), written by Gardner Fox with art by Gil Kane and Murphy Anderson. The story introduces physicist Ray Palmer and his discovery of size-changing abilities through a fragment of white dwarf star matter, establishing his transformation into the new Atom. The tale includes his first adventure in miniaturized form and introduces supporting character Jean Loring.
This is the first appearance of Ray Palmer as The Atom, establishing the Silver Age version of the character and making it one of the most significant early Silver Age superhero keys.
Condition VG/F 5.0 with moderate wear, minor creasing, solid spine, complete interior, structurally sound, and unrestored.
All grades are assigned by a human collector. We do not use AI to grade comics — not now, not ever. Product descriptions are AI-assisted and while we do our best, some details may occasionally be incorrect. If you spot any mistakes in our descriptions, please reach out and let us know!
