One reading of the graphic novel's cover art and title is that they hint at J$.$ Robert Oppenheimer's changing perspective of science, particularly military science. Identify a panel$($s$)$ that reflects Oppenheimer's initial excitement about and endorsement of the Manhattan Project. Then, comment on how graphic novel elements help convey this excitement. Your observations can be written in list form as in the example below:

The following example shows Oppenheimer's changing perspective of science $-$ the benefits of this "fire" are more ambiguous than previously thought. $($pg$.76-77)$:

The enlarged size of the first atomic test and its "bleed" onto the next page emphasizes its magnitude $-$ not only the effects of the blast itself but the ramifications this new weapon will have on humanity.

The caption "what is that?" emphasizes onlookers' attempts to define this new thing. The different panels communicate different individual's reactions to the test $-$ a marvel of science, a military victory, detached wonder $-$ comparable to watching a sunrise.

o Oppenheimer is more conflicted$-$he defines himself as "Death" and the "Destroyer of Worlds." He begins to understand the consequences of this technology as it moves from the "realm of science into that of politics, diplomacy, and war" $(79).$ Like Prometheus, he and his fellow scientists revealed an "ancient secret" $(3)$ to mankind that could start a dangerous new age.