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Cover: Dick Giordano & Vince Colletta
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Nurse Betsy Crane #17

Jul 1962 · Charlton · 0.12 USD
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In "Three Suns on the Horizon," Nurse Betsy Crane and her colleague Rick face a quiet but heavy moment when they discover that Walt McGovern, the hospital’s new fitness instructor, is battling advanced tuberculosis. With empathy and urgency, Betsy urges Walt to marry his fiancée Gail, so they might share what little time remains. Written by Joe Gill and illustrated by Charles Nicholas, with inks by Vince Colletta, this poignant story unfolds with the warmth and restraint of a 1962 Charlton classic, its cover by Dick Giordano capturing the emotional weight in a single, striking image.

Contains 2 stories
Three Suns on the Horizon
20 pp · Drama, Medical
Dr. Rick DanoWalt McGovernGail Fenton

In "Three Suns on the Horizon," Betsy Crane navigates the quiet weight of a hospital’s hidden sorrows when she learns that Walt McGovern, the new fitness instructor, is facing a terminal illness. With a gentle hand and a steady heart, she encourages him to marry his fiancée Gail, urging them to make the most of the time they have left.

The Big Jump
5 pp · Romance

In "The Big Jump," Patty struggles to find her footing in the bustling city, her confidence shaken after overhearing Bill’s friends mock her as a "country bumpkin." As doubts creep in, she must decide whether to hold on to her fragile trust in Bill—or let fear pull her away.

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CGC 6.5 · 1 in census $30*
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Full credits

writer Joe Gill
cover pencils Dick Giordano
cover inks Vince Colletta

Reprints

Reprinted in The Charlton Arrow #5 (2016), Charlton Comics Classic Covers #1 (2020)

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