Emergency Doctor #1

In "Fatal Holiday," Dr. Jerry's long-held dream of opening a clinic for underserved patients takes a sudden turn when Alvin Rees, grateful for Jerry saving his daughter Sara, offers to fund the project—on the condition that Jerry marry Sara. As Jerry grapples with the unexpected demand, tensions rise with Anne, who feels sidelined and unsure of their future. Written by Joe Gill and illustrated by Norman Nodel, this poignant 1963 Charlton story captures the quiet emotional stakes of love, duty, and sacrifice, all rendered with the expressive detail that defines the era. The cover by Dick Giordano perfectly frames the story’s delicate balance of hope and tension.