Captain Atlas

Captain Atlas
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceQuasar #9
(April 1990)
Created byMark Gruenwald
Mike Manley
In-story information
Alter egoAtt-Lass
SpeciesKree
Team affiliationsStarforce
Notable aliasesMr. Atlas
Titanium Man
Abilities
  • Superhuman strength and durability
  • Flight

Captain Atlas (Att-Lass) is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Mark Gruenwald and artist Mike Manley, the character first appeared in Quasar #9 (April 1990).[1] Captain Atlas was introduced as the partner of Doctor Minerva. He became later a member of the Kree superteam Starforce. The character was also known as Titanium Man at various points in his history.[2]

Algenis Perez Soto portrays Atlas in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Captain Marvel (2019).

Publication history

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Captain Atlas first appeared in Quasar #9 (April 1990), and was created by writer Mark Gruenwald and artist Mike Manley. He was introduced as the new lover of Doctor Minerva, she had empowered herself and At-lass.[3]

He reappeared as a member of the Starforce team alongside Minerva, Ronan the Accuser, Supremor, Ultimus, Korath the Pursuer and Shatterax, created by the Supreme Intelligence. The team was active during the Operation: Galactic Storm event, tasked with defending the Kree empire from superpowered threats.[4]

He briefly made a return during the Infinity event in as part of Spymaster's team. He had a new code name called Titanium Man.[4]

Fictional character biography

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Att-Lass, a native of the planet Kree-Lar, throne-world of the Kree empire, graduates from the Kree Military Academy to become a Captain in the Kree space fleet. He is given command of the Kree light cruiser Ramatam. He also becomes a warrior and special operative for the Supreme Intelligence.

Taking the alias Mr. Atlas, he accompanies Doctor Minerva to an A.I.M. Weapons Exposition. He helps Minerva capture Quasar to obtain his quantum bands. He is later rescued by Quasar, but the hero forces him to leave Earth.[5]

Atlas and Minerva then explore Captain Marvel's tomb on one of Saturn's moons, looking for his nega-bands. Atlas is captured by Quasar again and attacked by Shi'ar Imperial Guard members, representatives of a galaxy spanning avian race. Atlas still manages to obtain Mar-Vell's nega-bands.[6] Atlas then battles Wonder Man on Earth, and is captured by him.[7] He is freed by a member of the Guard posing as Minerva, then captured by the rest of the Imperial Guard. The Shi'ar then strip him of the nega-bands,[8] and telepathic Guard member Oracle drains Atlas of strategic information. Atlas is then freed from Shi'ar captivity by Shatterax.[9]

Atlas then joins the Kree Starforce and battles the Avengers on Kree-Lar. He survives the genocidal 'Nega-Bomb', which nearly wipes out Kree society. He then apparently commits suicide via his battle-suit's self-destruct program,[10] but survives and goes into hiding with Minerva.[11]

During the Infinity storyline, the Kree send Captain Atlas to Earth, where he poses as Titanium Man and gathers Blizzard, Constrictor, Firebrand IV, Spymaster, Unicorn, Whiplash, and Whirlwind to assist him in stealing Iron Man's armor.[12] Atlas later betrays the villains and battles them before being killed by Unicorn.[13][14]

Powers and abilities

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As a Kree, Captain Atlas possesses superhuman physical abilities, which are enhanced by the Kree Psyche-Magnetron. He is a skilled combatant, proficient in various forms of armed and unarmed combat. Additionally, Atlas wields Uni-Beams that project concussive energy beams.

Other versions

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Marvel Zombies

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A zombified alternate universe variant of Captain Atlas from Earth-2149 appears in Ultimate Fantastic Four #23.[15]

House of M

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An alternate universe variant of Captain Atlas from Earth-58163 appears in New Thunderbolts #11.[16]

What If?

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An alternate universe variant of Captain Atlas from Earth-93165 appears in What If? #56.[17]

Mini-Marvels

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An alternate universe variant of Captain Atlas from Earth-99062 appears in Spidey and the Mini-Marvels #1.[18]

In other media

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References

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  1. ^ Stone, Sam (2018-12-27). "Captain Marvel: Starforce Stands Tall in New Photo". CBR. Retrieved 2023-04-03.
  2. ^ "A Guide to Starforce, Captain Marvel's Kree Superteam". Gizmodo. 2018-09-10. Retrieved 2023-04-03.
  3. ^ Marnell, Blair (February 28, 2018). "Who is Doctor Minerva? Meet Captain Marvel's new villain!". Syfy. Archived from the original on July 10, 2018. Retrieved May 25, 2019.
  4. ^ a b Whitbrook, James (September 10, 2018). "A Guide to Starforce, Captain Marvel's Kree Superteam". Gizmodo. Archived from the original on January 17, 2019. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
  5. ^ Quasar #9-10
  6. ^ Quasar #32
  7. ^ Wonder Man #7
  8. ^ Avengers West Coast #81
  9. ^ Quasar #33
  10. ^ The Avengers #346-347
  11. ^ Silver Surfer #79
  12. ^ Infinity: Heist #1
  13. ^ Infinity: Heist #3
  14. ^ Infinity: Heist #4
  15. ^ Ultimate Fantastic Four #23. Marvel Comics
  16. ^ New Thunderbolts #11. Marvel Comics
  17. ^ What If? vol. 2 #55. Marvel Comics
  18. ^ Mini Marvels Ultimate Collection #1. Marvel Comics
  19. ^ Burke, Greg (November 23, 2016). "Shack's Arcade Corner: Avengers in Galactic Storm". Shacknews. Archived from the original on April 14, 2019. Retrieved May 25, 2019.
  20. ^ Petrakovitz, Caitlin (September 5, 2018). "Captain Marvel first look photos show off MCU's female superhero". CNET. Archived from the original on December 19, 2018. Retrieved September 5, 2018.
  21. ^ Holmes, Adam (2019-02-09). "Captain Marvel Cast List: All The Confirmed Marvel Heroes And Villains". CINEMABLEND. Retrieved 2023-04-03.
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