Doctor Solar, Man of the Atom #5

In "The Crystallized Killers," Doctor Solar's groundbreaking experiment with a new crystalline element takes a deadly turn when two thieves murder specialist Mr. Wolson in New York. As the crystal spreads, engulfing Solar and the killers in a shimmering prison, Solar must find a way to break free—while the thieves, claiming he has strange powers, face a court that dismisses their tale as madness.

When Doctor Solar’s radiation permanently turns his hair white, he must finally reveal his secret to Gail Sanders. With her and Doctor Clarkson’s help, he designs a new suit to conceal his identity and steps forward as the Man of the Atom. As Nuro’s arsonists set the prairie ablaze in a bid to expose him, the mysterious hero emerges to stop them—proving that even in the shadows, the power of science and courage can shine.