10 Worst Things Black Adam Has Ever Done
6. He Corrupted Atom Smasher
Atom Smasher is Albert Rothstein, the godson of the Golden Age hero the Atom. He has super strength and control over his size and density to grow in size. At his normal peak of 60 feet, he can decimate most opponents with one stomp. However, there is no upper limit to his ability. He was initially part of Infinity Inc., a team made up of the children and proteges of members of the Justice Society of America, and later joined the JSA itself to honor his godfather.
Al idolized his JSA teammates but fell short when his mother was killed in a plane crash by the terrorist Kobra. He swore vengeance was talked out of it by Jack Knight. However, Al went back in time and replaced the villain Extant for his mother on that plane, killing him. The newly joined Adam praised Rothstein for his action and encouraged him. The pair eventually quit the JSA for its moral boundaries after Kobra escaped again.
Together, they took over Black Adam’s ancestral homeland of Kahndaq, with Atom Smasher killing the dictatorial ruler. They were joined by former Infinity Inc. members Northwind and Brainwave Jr. (who was possessed by Mr. Mind), the new Eclipso, and Nemesis. Adam killed Kobra for Al. The JSA was forced to leave Adam and company alone as long as they stayed within the borders of Kahndaq.