Atlas at War!

Atlas at War! (2020–present, Naval Institute Press) is a single-issue comic that explores the role of the Atlas missile—America’s first intercontinental ballistic missile—during the Cold War. Illustrated primarily by Gil Evans, this nonfiction comic blends historical narrative with detailed artwork to examine the weapon’s development, strategic importance, and the human stories behind its creation. It matters as a focused, educational entry in the niche of military-history comics, offering a visually engaging primer on a pivotal piece of 20th-century defense technology.