Atom 3

"The Time Trap!" is the title to the first story featured in the third issue of the first The Atom ongoing comic book series published by DC Comics. The story was written by Gardner Fox with artwork by Gil Kane and inks by Murphy Anderson. The second story is titled "The Secret of Al Atom's Lamp!" and is also written by Fox with art and inks by Kane & Anderson. Kane and Anderson also rendered the cover art illustration to this issue. Both stories were edited by Julius Schwartz. This issue shipped with an October-November, 1962 cover date and carries a cover price of .12 cents per copy.

"The Time Trap"






















"The Secret of Al Atom's Lamp!"






















Notes & Trivia

 * The character of Ray Palmer, aka the Atom was created by writer Gardner Fox and artist Gil Kane. He first appeared in Showcase #34 in September-October, 1961 in a story called "Birth of the Atom!".


 * "The Atom 3" redirects to this page.


 * This issue shipped to retailers on August 21st, 1962.


 * This is the first appearance of David Clinton, aka Chronos - the Time Thief.


 * This is the first appearance of the Flying sundial.

Reprints
Stories from this issue are reprinted in the following volumes: "The Time Trap!" "The Secret of Al Atom's Lamp!"
 * Atom Archives 1
 * DC 100-Page Super Spectacular 7
 * Showcase Presents: The Atom 1
 * Superman 245
 * Atom Archives 1
 * Showcase Presents: The Atom 1

Recommended Reading

 * The Atom
 * The Atom and Hawkman
 * The All New Atom
 * Power of the Atom Vol 1
 * Sword of the Atom Vol 1