Fallout: J. Robert Oppenheimer, Leo Szilard, and the Political Science of the Atomic Bomb

This one-issue 2001 graphic novel from GT Labs brings together science and history, with Jim Ottaviani and Gordon Gray writing a concise, character-driven account of J. Robert Oppenheimer and Leo Szilard. Illustrated by Steve Lieber, it explores the political and ethical crossroads of the atomic bomb’s creation, framing the scientists’ choices as a key lesson in the politics of science. A thoughtful, standalone work that distills a monumental moment into a compelling, accessible narrative.