Picture Parade #1

"Andy's Atomic Adventures" kicks off in 1953 with a curious young boy named Andy Wilson, whose dog Spot wanders into a nearby atomic testing site. When Spot is found with radiation exposure, Andy gets an unexpected firsthand lesson in atomic science from the researchers who treated him—offering a rare glimpse into the era’s fascination with nuclear energy. Written by Eleanor Lidofsky and illustrated by Pete Costanza, the story blends childhood wonder with the scientific curiosity of its time.