That Wilkin Boy #19
In "My Selfish Heart," Uncle Herman’s sudden claim of a date sets off a quiet comedy of nerves when Willie and Mr. Smythe secretly trail him—only to find he’s not chasing romance, but quietly admiring a nurse from afar, too shy to speak. Written by Dick Malmgren and brought to life with warm, expressive art by Stan Goldberg, with inks by Mario Acquaviva and lettering by Bill Yoshida, this 1972 Archie tale captures a tender moment of unspoken longing. The cover, penciled by Goldberg and inked by Jon D'Agostino, perfectly frames the story’s shy, bittersweet charm.
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Uncle Herman claims to have a date, but Willie and Mr. Smythe follow him and discover that he's actually following a pretty nurse home from work without having the nerve to talk to her.
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