Cyclotron is the name of two different characters appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Though a minor character, he holds an important place in the history of the Justice Society as a source of power and inspiration for both the Atom and Atom Smasher.
Publication history
Terry Curtis was originally an obscure one-shot Superman character in Action Comics #21 (1940) who was a scientist who was kidnapped by Ultra-Humanite and forced to build an "atomic disintegrator".
Terry Curtis is an atomic scientist who the Ultra-Humanite kidnaps and experiments on, giving him superhuman abilities.[1] While battling the All-Star Squadron, Curtis exposes Atom to large amounts of radiation, which eventually gives him superpowers. Curtis is killed while attempting to stop the Ultra-Humanite, with the Atom adopting a costume based on his.[2] Curtis' daughter Terri eventually has a son, Albert, who gains superpowers from her and Terry's exposure to radiation.
Cyclotron II
A new incarnation of Cyclotron named Clarence Simms appears in "DC Rebirth". He is a member of the Suicide Squad before Amanda Waller kills him for attempting to betray her.[3]
Powers and abilities
The first Cyclotron has immense strength, the ability to fly, project blasts of atomic energy, and manipulate matter on a molecular level. He can even sap his opponent's physique by touching them. He additionally possesses expertise in science.[4]
The second Cyclotron is capable of generating energy.
In other media
An original incarnation of Cyclotron appears in the Super Powers Collection action figure line and its tie-in comic. This version, also known as Alex LeWitt, is an android built by Superman who has knowledge of every superhero and supervillain, can perform a powerful "twister punch", and is mostly incapable of independent thought.
A figure of Cyclotron was released in the DC Universe Classics line in April 2010.
