Erik Josten

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Erik Josten
Erik Josten as Atlas seen on the cover of New Thunderbolts #12 (Nov. 2005). Art by Tom Grummett.
Publication information
Publisher	Marvel Comics
First appearance	As Power Man: The Avengers #21 (Oct. 1965)[1] As Smuggler: Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man #49 (Dec. 1980) As Goliath: Iron Man Annual #7 (Oct. 1984) As Atlas: The Incredible Hulk vol. 2 #449 (Jan. 1997)
Created by	Power Man: Stan Lee Don Heck Smuggler: Roger Stern Jim Mooney Atlas: Kurt Busiek Mark Bagley
In-story information
Alter ego	Erik Stephan Josten
Species	Human mutate
Team affiliations	Thunderbolts Lethal Legion Masters of Evil Emissaries of Evil Defenders Revengers[2]
Partnerships	Swordsman
Notable aliases	Power Man, Smuggler, Goliath, Atlas
Abilities	Pym particle/Ionic-energy physiology Superhuman strength, durability, agility, reflexes and stamina Invulnerability Size and mass manipulation Mass transference Dimensional shifting Portal creation Adaptive possession Flight Energy manipulation and transference Ionic blasts Immortality Regenerative healing factor Military training Expert hand-to-hand combatant Skilled marksman & tactician Trained pilot

Erik Josten, also known as Power Man, Smuggler, Goliath and Atlas, is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character has been a prominent member of both the Masters of Evil and the Thunderbolts.