That Wilkin Boy #40

This January 1977 issue of That Wilkin Boy captures the series' cheerful teen humor perfectly, with a colorful cover by Dan DeCarlo and Rudy Lapick showing Bingo admiring a sleek pink sports car while Samantha — bundled up in a stylish winter scarf and hat — delivers the punchline: the best feature of those wheels is her. Lurking in the background, a grumpy older man watches the scene unfold, adding a familiar dose of generational tension to the moment. With its snappy dialogue bubbles and vibrant 70s fashion, this is a fun snapshot of the lighthearted charm that made Archie Series titles a staple of the era.