Countdown

A single-issue promotional comic from 1960, Countdown was produced by Bell Telephone to explain the science and logistics of America's early space program. Published during the height of the Space Race, this educational one-shot uses accessible illustrations and clear explanations to walk readers through the steps of a rocket launch, from pre-flight checks to liftoff. Its significance lies in its role as a piece of mid-century corporate public outreach, demystifying a complex national endeavor for a general audience.