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Cover: Carl Burgos

Journey into Mystery #26

Sep 1955 · Marvel · 0.10 USD
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“The Wishing Well!”

In "The Wishing Well!", a young couple stumbles upon a mysterious well on their new property that seems to grant wishes—until a sudden windfall of a million dollars forces the woman to reconsider the cost of easy riches. Paul Reinman’s art brings a quiet, grounded tension to the tale, while Carl Burgos’ cover captures the well’s eerie allure. When the woman wishes the well’s power gone, a surprising twist reveals the true nature of the miracle—leaving the couple with a choice to build their future on their own.

artist, inker Paul Reinman · cover Carl Burgos

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artist, inker Paul Reinman
cover pencils, inks Carl Burgos

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A young couple starting out find a well on their property that appears to grant wishes. When the woman's wish for a million dollars comes true, she has second thoughts, and wishes that the well's power be broken. The telephone man tells her that she could not have received the phone call notifying her of the inheritance because he hasn't connected the phone yet. The young couple resolve to make their way together and earn everything they get.

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