Severely bullied in college, the Atom has difficulties to control his anger at enemies. WHen he uses that anger on the JSA's opponents, it thwarts their plan. Because of that, he receives a 9-day suspension from the team. To help the hero, Dr. Mid-Nite gives him an post-hypnotic suggestion to remain calm. During a battle against the the Fiddler, this proves not the wisest choice, as the Atom doesn't fight back against his adversaries. To boost Atom up, Mid-Nite and Wildcat start insulting him. It works and Atom defeats the Fiddler and his goons. However, Atom's mind doesn't compute that the two didn't mean the insults...