Panic#3

Cover: Albert B. Feldstein

Panic #3

Jun 1954 · EC · 0.10 USD

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In "Li'l Melvin," the latest chapter of EC's Panic series, a desperate Rosie turns to Beulah Witch for a love potion to win over the elusive Li'l Melvin—only to find her spell backfires in the most unexpected way. Written by Al Feldstein and brought to life with sharp humor and bold visuals by Bill Elder and Basil Wolverton, this 1954 issue delivers a classic EC twist with a touch of surreal comedy. The cover, by Albert B. Feldstein, captures the chaos perfectly.

Contains 4 stories

Li'l Melvin

8 pp · Humor, Satire-Parody

Li'l Melvin [as Li'l Abner]Rosie June [as Daisy Mae]Pappy [Yokum]Mammy [Yokum]Popeye (cameo)Beulah WitchPogoMarryin' IrvingJody the Coyote (cameo)

In this 1954 satire from *Panic* #3, Rosie’s desperate attempt to win Li'l Melvin’s heart backfires spectacularly when she calls on Beulah Witch for a love potion—only to watch her plan unravel as Li'l Melvin suddenly declares his affection for the ugliest girl in the world.

The Quite-a-Man

7 pp · Humor, Satire-Parody

Mother Goon's Nertzery Rhymes

6 pp · Humor, Satire-Parody

Strike It Richly!

7 pp · Humor, Satire-Parody

ComicBooks.com Value

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Raw (Good) $18

CGC 9.8 · 2 in census $1,482

CGC 9.6 · 3 in census $1,375

CGC 9.4 · 3 in census $642

CGC 9.2 none in existence

CGC 9.0 · 4 in census $247

CGC 8.5 · 2 in census $191

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CGC 8.0 · 3 in census $149

CGC 7.5 · 1 in census $142*

CGC 7.0 · 6 in census $142

CGC 6.5 · 1 in census $88*

CGC 6.0 · 2 in census $80

CGC 5.5 none in existence

CGC 5.0 · 4 in census $65

CGC 4.5 · 2 in census $52*

CGC 4.0 · 1 in census $45*

CGC 3.5 none in existence

CGC 3.0 · 1 in census $35*

CGC 2.5 none in existence

CGC 2.0 · 1 in census $26

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Full credits

writer Al Feldstein

artist, inker Bill Elder

inker Basil Wolverton

colorist Marie Severin

letterer Jim Wroten

cover pencils, inks Albert B. Feldstein

Reprints

Reprinted in Panic #1 (1984), Panic #3 (1997), The Fantagraphics EC Artists' Library #18 (2017), The Fantagraphics EC Artists' Library #19 (2017), Artisan Edition #[16] (2024), The Fantagraphics EC Artists' Library #39 (2026)

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