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Cover: Charles Nicholas & Vince Alascia
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Doctor Tom Brent, Young Intern #4

Aug 1963 · Charlton · 0.12 USD
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In the main story, intern Tom Brent faces a medical crisis when a patient's condition deteriorates unexpectedly, and he must decide whether to follow Dr. Lewis's prescribed treatment or take independent action to prevent disaster. Tom's decision-making and handling of the situation lead to complications and scrutiny from hospital administration regarding his responsibility for the patient's care. The issue also includes an educational article titled "Dietary Demands" that discusses the relationship between diet, cholesterol, and heart disease, exploring various cardiovascular conditions and their potential dietary treatments.

Contains 3 stories
One Strike and You're Out
10 pp · Drama, Medical

When Dr. Tom Brent volunteers to umpire a sandlot baseball game for young Eddie Joseph, a promise to a brave boy becomes something far more urgent—a pitched ball leaves Eddie unconscious, and the hospital's tests reveal a dangerous secret hiding beneath his skull. As Brent grapples with the weight of what he's discovered, Eddie and his family face an agonizing choice between the only hope that might save him and the very real risks that come with it.

Weak Moment
5 pp · Drama, Medical

A young doctor loses a patient on the operating table, and his superior orders him to take the evening off—suggesting he and Nurse Doyle go out together to clear his head. What begins as a reluctant dinner and dance becomes something more when the two find themselves alone under a lover's moon, but Dr. Benson's moment of connection with Nurse Doyle leaves him conflicted about his true priorities. The next morning, he tries to take back what happened, forcing Nurse Doyle to confront him with an uncomfortable truth.

A Friend in Need
10 pp · Drama, Medical

Tom Brent takes the new intern Bob Martin under his wing, only to discover that Bob's confidence in his father's generous donation has made him careless and dismissive of proper hospital procedure. When a critical mistake nearly harms a patient, Tom tries to convince Bob that good doctoring depends on teamwork and discipline, not money—but Bob's arrogance proves harder to shake than a simple lesson.

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Full credits

writer Joe Gill
cover pencils Charles Nicholas
cover inks Vince Alascia

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