Harvey, the Magazine for Kids #1

In "How It All Began (More or Less)," Professor Keenbean builds a wishing machine for his young nephew Richie, but when Richie’s spoiled cousin Reggie hijacks it to wish Richie had never been born, the boy finds himself in a strange, alternate version of his own life. Written by Sid Jacobson and illustrated by Bill White, this heartfelt, imaginative tale explores what happens when a single wish unravels everything, all with a warm, nostalgic touch. The cover by Bill White captures the whimsical tone of this 1998 Harvey classic.