More Dr. Dan Dazzler: “Dial EMERGENCY…”

March 25th, 2007

Filed under: Comics, Medicine

To the best of my knowledge, this back-up story from Ben Casey #2 (Dell, October 1962) represents the first appearance of that intrepid intern, Dr. Dan Dazzler.

Dr. Dan Dazzler in 'Dial EMERGENCY'. Click for the full page.Dr. Dan Dazzler in 'Dial EMERGENCY'. Click for the full page.Dr. Dan Dazzler in 'Dial EMERGENCY'. Click for the full page.Dr. Dan Dazzler in 'Dial EMERGENCY'. Click for the full page.
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Discussion questions:
1. Melvin’s not too bright either, is he?
2. What are the odds that it’s hereditary?
3. How does Dr. Dazzler keep his scrubs so white, even after climbing through all that dirt?
4. What is a 7-letter word for “stupid”?

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9 Responses to “ More Dr. Dan Dazzler: “Dial EMERGENCY…” ”

  1. Sig
    March 25th, 2007 at 11:13 pm

    Definitely hereditary. Though maybe Dazzler shouldn’t volunteer quite so much information.

    That scene works much better if you imagine that the “e” at the end of “interne” is a long “e”. (Hrm, seven-letter word for stupid: “stupide?”)

  2. OptimusShr
    March 26th, 2007 at 7:29 am

    I think idiotic is the answer Dan is looking for. Parents works just as well though.

  3. xrundog
    March 26th, 2007 at 8:30 am

    First: The policeman says they will have the kid out in “just a few minutes”. Then Dazzler shows up and is immediately lowered down the hole. What was their first plan? Second: The reaction to Dr. Dan’s mention of the word “interne” made me wonder if it’s a synonym for child molester in certain cities. Third: In those days, an interne’s white cotton uniform was HEAVILY starched. This sealed the threads and formed an impermeable barrier that dirt could not adhere to.

  4. Ledasmom
    March 26th, 2007 at 10:49 am

    “Moronic” works, too.

  5. Jake
    March 26th, 2007 at 5:09 pm

    Let’s not forget “Foolish”, “Gullible”, “Peurile” and “Witless”. Owning a thesaurus with entries grouped by length is very handy for Crosswords. Anyhoo.

    I’m sure glad that Mama decided to take care of her wounded son instead of a trained physician, I’m sure that bear hug she’ll give him won’t make things worse at all!

    Also is “Chariot Driver” some sort of nickname or reference I’m just not picking up on?

  6. Vassilissa
    March 26th, 2007 at 6:35 pm

    ‘Dazzler’ is a seven-letter word.

  7. Laura
    March 27th, 2007 at 1:55 am

    Vassilissa, you beat me to it.

  8. KW
    April 16th, 2007 at 2:05 am

    Stupidity from the letterer too. From page 3: “…your not old enough to be a doctor.”

  9. Polite Dissent » Ben Casey #1 (Dell, 1962)
    August 12th, 2008 at 11:39 pm

    […] Sadly, there is no Dr. Dan Dazzler back-up strip in this issue: he doesn’t show up until the second issue. […]

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