Doctor Tom Brent Young Intern (1963) comic books

Cover art by Dick Giordano. "Taking a Dive," pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Vince Alascia; Tom Brent's first days at Bannon Memorial Hospital are difficult, but he figures out that a prizefighter patient is faking his symptoms in order to stay in the hospital and default on a match. "My First Date," pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Vince Alascia; Barbie is excited about her blind date until she meets him, but her disappointment turns out to be short-lived. "Love Alone" text story. "Hospital on Wheels," pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Vince Alascia; Dr. Brent loses his first patient while on ambulance duty over the busy Independence Day weekend, but he also delivers a baby, saves the life of another patient, and meets a pretty nurse. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

"A Doctor Heals In Many Ways," pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Vince Colletta; Tom works tirelessly with Dr. Koski on an experimental treatment that may be the only hope for a young boy. "The Last Man to Love," pencils by Joe Sinnott, inks by Vince Colletta; Nurse Doris Willey and her severely injured patient Ed Barker fall in love over the course of his long recovery. "Martha Marsden Meditates" text story. "A Prescription Called Courage," inks by Vince Colletta; Tom and Lynn heroically save several people who are trapped in an airliner after it crashes, risking their own lives as flames slowly approach the fuel tanks. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover art by Dick Giordano. "A Matter of the Heart," inks by Vince Colletta; Tom is assigned to work with Dr. Tork in pediatrics, but his admiration for her medical skills gets confused with a more personal attraction. "Saving the Dragon"; After they clash in the operating room, Nurse Blanchard begins to see under the brusque facade of Dr. Lassiter and tries to convince him to develop a life for himself outside the hospital. "Medicine Has Meaning" article; new medical advances and techniques. "Emergency... Emergency!", inks by Vince Colletta; Tom's brief vacation to visit his parents brings almost as many demands for his medical services than staying at his job would have required. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Vince Colletta and others. The challenges of a young medical intern in the early 1960s. While volunteering to umpire a sandlot baseball game, Tom realizes that player Eddie has a serious medical issue. After losing a patient, Dr. Benson has a moment of weakness with redheaded nurse Cynthia, who secretly loves him. Tom finds his reputation on the line after intern Bob falls victim to overconfidence. One Strike and You're Out; Weak Moment; Dietary Demands; A Friend in Need. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Colletta and Jack Keller. The challenges of a young medical intern in the early 1960s. When another doctor recommends against a patient's life-saving surgery, Tom visits and learns the doctor is a dangerous quack. Tom is given the treatment by Dr. Craig, who's jealous of Tom's sudden fame. Pearl loves Jeff, but he takes her for granted. Not All Doctors Are Doctors; For Granted; The War Against Diseases; Bannon's Best Intern; Symbol of Freedom. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.