Cover: Dexter Taylor

Little Archie #166

May 1981 · Archie · 0.50 USD

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"Station To Station" introduces Odiko, a mysterious visitor from a space vehicle, in a standout 1981 issue of Little Archie. Written and drawn by Bob Bolling, with inks, colors, and letters by the same hand, the story follows the Good Ol' Gang’s mixed reactions to Odiko’s superhuman speed and unsettling lack of reflection—only Chuck stands by him. The cover by Dexter Taylor captures the moment of tension as Odiko flees into the swamp, setting up a quiet, heartfelt moment between him and Little Archie, who offers a gum ball as a gesture of friendship.

Contains 5 stories

Station To Station

6 pp · Children, Humor

Little Archie AndrewsLittle Jughead JonesLittle Reggie MantleLittle Veronica LodgeWaldo WeatherbeeGeraldine GrundyProfessor FlutesnootLittle Betty Cooper

Sticky Solution

1 pp · Humor, Children

Li'l JinxCharley Hawse

The Team Mate

10 pp · Humor, Children, Fantasy

Little Archie AndrewsLittle Reggie MantleLittle Jughead JonesLittle Moose MasonLittle Betty CooperLittle Chuck ClaytonOdikoOmomoOdiko's father

In "The Team Mate," a stranded alien boy named Odiko stumbles into Riverdale, where the Good Ol' Gang is stunned by his superhuman speed—so much so they invite him to join their baseball team. But when they learn he has no reflection, most turn against him, leaving Odiko heartbroken until Little Archie finds him in the Hockomock Swamp and offers a gum ball as a gesture of friendship.

Paint, Pears and Pallet

1 pp · Children, Humor

Little Archie AndrewsLittle Veronica Lodge

In "Paint, Pears and Pallet," Ronnie proudly displays her artwork to the gang, including her latest masterpiece, "A Bowl of Pears After Jughead Has Seen It," complete with the oversized brush she uses to sign her name—her most essential tool yet.

Those Charming Ways

5 pp · Children, Humor, Fantasy

SabrinaLittle Archie AndrewsLittle Veronica LodgeLittle Betty CooperWaldo Weatherbee