Cover: Harry Lucey & Terry Szenics

Archie #118

Apr 1961 · Archie · 0.10 USD

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“Wishful Thinking”

In "Wishful Thinking," Archie's fantasy takes a surprising turn when his wish that Veronica would throw herself at him seems to come true—only to be tested in the most unexpected way at her doorstep. Written by Frank Doyle and illustrated by Bob White, this 1961 classic captures the timeless charm of Riverdale’s teenage antics, with a cover by Harry Lucey and Terry Szenics.

writer Frank Doyle · artist, inker Bob White · cover Harry Lucey, Terry Szenics

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Cast · 12 characters

Archie Andrews Betty Cooper Geraldine Grundy Jughead Jones Li'l Jinx Midge Klump Moose Mason Mr. Lodge Professor Flutesnoot Reggie Mantle Veronica Lodge Waldo Weatherbee

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writer Frank Doyle

artist, inker Bob White

cover pencils Harry Lucey

cover inks Terry Szenics

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Archie wishes that Veronica would fling herself at him. Jughead says she would, if she wanted something from him. The theory is tested when they arrive at Veronica's house and she flings herself passionately at Archie.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).

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