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|character_name=Richie Rich
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'''Richard "Richie" $ Rich Jr.''' (often stylized as '''Ri¢hie Ri¢h''')<ref name="ComicVine.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.comicvine.com/richie-rich/49-11660/?|title=Richie Rich (Harvey comic book). Page 1|access-date=November 27, 2011|work=Comicvine.com}}</ref><ref name="Amazon.com">{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/Richie-Rich-Scooby-Doo-Show-Vol/dp/B0013D8LPY/ |title=The Richie Rich/Scooby-Doo Show, Vol. One|website=Amazon |date=May 20, 2008 |access-date=November 27, 2011}}</ref><ref name="Amazon.com 2">{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/Richie-Rich-Macaulay-Culkin/dp/B0006J28MI/ |title=Richie Rich Feature Film DVD (1994)|website=Amazon |date=July 12, 2005 |access-date=November 27, 2011}}</ref> is a fictional character in the [[Harvey Comics]] universe. He debuted in the [[comic book]] ''[[Little Dot]]'' #1, cover-dated September 1953, and was created by [[Alfred Harvey]] with artists [[Warren Kremer]] and/or Steve Muffati. <ref>[http://davekarlenoriginalartblog.blogspot.com/2008/03/steve-muffatti-friends-salute-to-unsung.html Steve Muffatti: A Friend's Salute to an Unsung Genius of Cartooning]</ref><ref>[https://www.comics.org/issue/220909/ Little Dot #1 credits, Grand Comics Database]</ref>Dubbed "the poor little rich boy", Richie is the only child of fantastically wealthy parents and is the world's richest kid. He is so rich, his middle name is a dollar sign, $.<ref>"The $ Sign", ''Richie Rich'' #20, November 1963</ref>
'''Richard "Richie" Rich, Jr.''' is a [[fictional character]] that debuted in [[Harvey Comics|Harvey Comics']] ''[[Little Dot]]'' #1, cover-dated September [[1953]]. The first ''Richie Rich'' comic appeared in November [[1960]].

During Harvey Comics' heyday from 1950 to 1982, Richie was the publisher's most popular character, eventually starring in over 50 separate titles, including the long-running comics ''Richie Rich'', ''Richie Rich Millions'', ''Richie Rich Dollars and Cents'', and ''Richie Rich Success Stories''.

In 2011, Ape Entertainment began publishing a new licensed Richie Rich comic book series, taking the character in a very different, action-oriented, direction.<ref name="icv2">{{cite news|url=http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/18545.html|title=Richie Rich' Comics Return|work=[[ICv2]]|date=Oct 9, 2010}}</ref>

==Publication history==
Although created in 1953, Richie did not have his own title until 1960.<ref>{{cite book |last=Wells |first=John |title=American Comic Book Chronicles: 1960-64 |date=2015 |publisher=TwoMorrows Publishing |isbn=978-1605490458 |page=34}}</ref> Once he did, however, he quickly became Harvey's most popular character,<ref>Markstein, Don. [http://www.toonopedia.com/richie.htm Richie Rich, the Poor Little Rich Boy] at [[Don Markstein's Toonopedia]]. Accessed May 14, 2011. [https://archive.today/20240528011025/https://www.webcitation.org/6nVy9WN37?url=http://toonopedia.com/richie.htm Archived] from the original on January 14, 2017.</ref> eventually starring in over fifty separate titles. The flagship, ''Richie Rich'', ran 254 issues from 1960 to 1991 (with a hiatus from 1982 to 1986), followed by a second volume that ran an additional 28 issues from 1991 to 1994.

Other long-running titles were ''Richie Rich Millions'' (113 issues from 1961 to 1982), ''Richie Rich Dollars and Cents'' (109 issues from 1963 to 1982), and ''Richie Rich Success Stories'' (105 issues from 1964 to 1982).

In 1972, Harvey realized that Richie was its most lucrative character, and introduced five new Richie Rich titles: ''Richie Rich Bank Book'', ''Richie Rich Diamonds'', ''Richie Rich Jackpots'', ''Richie Rich Money World'' and ''Richie Rich Riches''.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Sacks |first1=Jason |last2=Dallas |first2=Keith |title=American Comic Book Chronicles: The 1970s |date=2014 |publisher=TwoMorrows Publishing |isbn=978-1605490564 |page=76}}</ref> By the mid-1970s, says historian Mark Arnold, "Richie was starring in 32 different titles every 60 days... Certainly Richie was the most successful feature in American comic books in the 1970s."<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Arnold |first1=Mark |title=A Family Affair: The Harvey Comics Story |journal=Comic Book Artist |date=June 2002 |issue=19 |page=30 |publisher=TwoMorrows Publishing}}</ref>

Harvey ceased publishing in 1982, but started up again in 1986 under new ownership;<ref>"From the Ashes: Charlton and Harvey to Resume Publishing This Spring", ''The Comics Journal'' #97 (April 1985), pp. 15–16.</ref> this hiatus resulted in the cancelation of many titles. Richie (along with many of the Harvey characters) has been published only sporadically since 1994.

Writers for the Richie Rich comic books and syndicated comic strip included [[Sid Jacobson]], Lennie Herman, Stan Kay, and Ralph Newman. Richie Rich's most famous illustrator is [[Warren Kremer]]. Other illustrators included [[Ernie Colón]], [[Sid Couchey]], Dom Sileo, Ben Brown, Steve Muffatti, and Joe Dennett.


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==Character==
==Character==
Richie is the only child of fantastically wealthy parents and is the world's richest kid. He lives and works in an expensive mansion and owns at least two of everything money could buy. He appears to be around 7-10 years old, wears a waistcoat with a white shirt with an [[Eton collar]], which is obscured by a giant red bow tie, and blue shorts. He occasionally attends school in his hometown of Richville. Despite any [[Tall poppy syndrome|negative stereotypes]] associated with his incredible wealth, Richie is portrayed as kind and charitable.
Despite negative stereotypes associated with his incredible wealth, Richie Rich is portrayed as unfailingly kind and charitable (in fact, his moniker is "the poor little rich boy"). He lives in an expensive mansion and owns at least two of everything money can buy. Richie appears to be around seven to ten years old, with a round cherubic face and parted blond hair. His typical attire is a waistcoat, a white shirt with an [[Collar (clothing)#Collar styles|Eton collar]] (which is obscured by a giant red bow tie), and blue shorts. He was occasionally shown attending school in his hometown of Harveyville.<ref>Upon learning his father transferred all his employees and substituted robots, he says: "You mean they had to leave Harveyville? This wonderful town?" "The Revolting Machines", ''Little Dot'' #118, August 1968</ref> Other times he is classmates with [[Little Dot]] and [[Little Lotta]] in Bonnie Dell.<ref>"The Talking Dots", ''Richie Rich Millions'' #25, October 1967</ref>


===Ape Entertainment===
==Artists and writers==
For the Ape Entertainment comic book series debuting in 2011, the character was updated by emphasizing his altruistic side; "a mix of [[James Bond]] and [[Indiana Jones (character)|Indiana Jones]] with the world's biggest bank account, Richie is an altruistic adventurer who travels the world helping the less fortunate!"<ref>Solicitation language from ''Richie Rich Digest Vol. 3: Just Desserts & Other Stories'', published by Ape Entertainment. Accessed Dec. 11, 2011.</ref> The new Richie was joined by updated versions of his robot maid Irona and his butler Cadbury.<ref name="icv2" />
Richie Rich's most famous illustrator is [[Warren Kremer]]. Other illustrators included [[Ernie Colon]], [[Sid Couchey]], [[Dom Sileo]], [[Ben Brown]], [[Steve Muffatti]] and [[Joe Dennett]].


==Supporting characters==
Writers for the Richie Rich comic books and syndicated comic strip include [[Lennie Herman]], [[Stan Kay]], and [[Ralph Newman (writer)|Ralph Newman]].
===Rich family===
* '''Mr. Richard Rich Sr.''' – Richie's father who is an [[Business magnate|industrialist]] (first appearance ''Little Dot'' #3)
* '''Mrs. Regina Rich''' (née '''Van Dough''') – Richie's mother (first appearance ''Little Dot'' #1)
* '''Aunt Noovo Rich''' (a pun on the French term ''[[nouveau riche]]'') – Richie's wealthy but very eccentric aunt who is crazy about posting signs. She has a tendency to show off her wealth. While few of Richie's aunts and uncles are clarified to be paternal or maternal, Aunt Noovo is known to be his paternal aunt making her Mr. Rich's sister.
* '''Uncle Titus''' - although just as wealthy as the rest of the family, Uncle Titus is fanatical about saving money. He typically wears the most threadbare of clothes and makes every conceivable effort to avoid spending money, to the extent that his house is equipped with an alarm that goes off if he carelessly leaves the house with "too much" money. Some in the family have nicknamed him "Tite-wad"(as in [[wikt:tightwad|tightwad]]), a name he accepts with good humor.
* '''Aunt Mintley''' – oft-bewildered aristocrat.
* '''Aunt Cleo''' – an animal lover.
* '''Uncle Worry''' – Richie's uncle and former [[Coach (sport)|coach]] of a professional football team known for its long losing streak.
* '''Uncle Stormy''' – another of Richie's uncles whom Richie initially mistakes for an impostor named Blackie Bludsoe in one issue.
* '''Uncle Spender''' – another uncle of Richie who squanders his money yet often realizes a profit on his extravagance.
* '''Aunt Gussie''' – a formerly overweight aunt who slimmed down and decided to keep her new figure.
* '''Aunt Surprise''' – a jovial aunt who brings Richie elaborate toys for Christmas and is imprisoned along with Richie, his parents, Cadbury, and Casper inside a magic lamp by the Meanie Genie.
* '''Ezekiel Rich''' – Richie's nineteenth century ancestor whom Richie and Gloria met when they went back in time. He was arrested by the British as an enemy of the crown, but Richie came up with a way to save him.
* '''Gabby''' – a cousin who talks incessantly and became a salesman only to discover it was not the best line of work for him.
* '''Buck/Dollar''' – the Rich family "Dollarmatian" dog (like a [[Dalmatian (dog)|Dalmatian]], but with dollar signs instead of spots).<ref>{{cite book |last1=Rovin |first1=Jeff |title=The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Cartoon Animals |date=1991 |publisher=Prentice Hall Press |isbn=0-13-275561-0 |access-date=8 April 2020 |url=https://archive.org/details/illustratedencyc00rovi/page/72/mode/2up/ |page=72}}</ref>


==Animated TV series==
===Van Dough family===
* '''Reginald "Reggie" Van Dough Jr.''' – Richie's mean, spoiled, maternal cousin, known for playing constant pranks on everyone, most notably Richie and his family, which causes his father to punish him. He treats his servants shabbily, often by calling them "peasant" which in turn causes them to call him "monster" as they swiftly correct themselves and call him Master (first appearance ''Little Dot'' #2).
*Beginning in [[1980]], Richie Rich appeared in his own [[Saturday morning cartoon]] show, ''[[Richie Rich (1980 TV series)|Richie Rich]]''. He was voiced by [[Sparky Marcus]]. The show aired on ''[[The Richie Rich/Scooby-Doo Show]]'' from 1980–82 and ''[[The Pac-Man/Little Rascals/Richie Rich Show]]'' from 1982–84. In the animated version, Richie and his pals are somewhat older, around 12 years old. In the cartoon, Richie wears a red sweater with the letter "R" in front.
* '''Reginald Van Dough Sr.''' – Mrs. Rich's brother and Reggie's father. He is often angered with Reggie's non-stop pranks and often punishes him for them (usually by [[spanking]]).
*In 1996, the second and most recent ''[[Richie Rich (1996 TV series)|Richie Rich]]'' animated television series aired in non-network [[television syndication|syndication]], starring [[Katie Leigh]] as the voice of the titular character. The series ran for 13 episodes and portrayed Richie in his "classic" [[tuxedo]] outfit.
* '''Vanessa Van Dough''' – Mrs. Rich's sister-in-law and Reggie's mother. She is not as quick to punish Reggie for his pranks, but she doesn't tolerate Reggie's unabashed cruelty either.
*In a crossover on [[The Simpsons]] Richie Rich takes the place of his friend [[Bart Simpson]] in a clip from the ([[metafiction|fictional]]) episode "[[Disorder in the Court]]". In another episode Bart and [[Lisa Simpson|Lisa]] read a Richie Rich comic book and, noticing the facial similarity between Rich and [[Casper the Friendly Ghost|Casper]], speculate that maybe Richie became disenchanted with his wealth and [[suicide|killed himself]].
* '''Penny Van Dough''' – Reggie's baby sister. She talks only in "baby talk". The curl on her head is shaped like a dollar sign.


===Richie's friends===
==Movies==
* '''Gloria Glad''' – Richie's red haired girlfriend, notorious for her regular refusal of the many luxurious gifts Richie offers, and for her disdain for the open display of money, diamonds and other forms of wealth in Richie's household, despite his efforts to conceal it from her. Regardless, she always wins his attention in comparison to Mayda Munny (first appearance ''Little Dot'' #33). Gloria's last name, for the 1994 live-action film, was changed to Koscinski.
*''[[Richie Rich (film)|Richie Rich]]'', a [[live action]] film adaptation was released in 1994, with [[Macaulay Culkin]] as the titular character. It was produced by [[Silver Pictures]] [[Davis Entertainment]] and released by [[Warner Bros.]] under its [[Warner Bros. Family Entertainment|Family Entertainment]] label.
* '''Mayda Munny''' – Mayda Munny (whose name is a play on the phrase "made of money") is Richie's snobby ravenette [[wikt:wannabe|wannabe]]-girlfriend, who never wins his attention. Like the Riches and Van Doughs, her family is fabulously wealthy. Immensely jealous of Gloria, and often angry when her plans to snare Richie's attention backfire on her. Like Reggie, Mayda is snobbish and addresses those beneath her as "peasant".
* '''Freckles''' and '''Pee-Wee Friendly''' – Richie's poor but most-prized friends (first appearance ''Little Dot'' #2), whose blue-jeaned playtime attire sharply contrasts Richie's bow-tied formal suit. Despite his working-class background, Freckles doesn't object to Richie's wealth the way Gloria does, and at times even enjoys it. Pee-Wee plays along with all of Freckles' and Richie's activities without ever saying a word.
* '''Billy Bellhops''' – a redheaded boy who worked as a [[bellhop]] at his father's hotel. Premiered in "Richie Rich and Billy Bellhops" in 1977, but was short-lived.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.comicvine.com/billy-bellhops/29-74604/|title=Billy Bellhops|work=Comicvine.com}}</ref> Created by Alfred Harvey's son Russel.<ref name="back71">{{cite journal|last=Arnold|first=Mark|title=Timmy Time|journal=[[Back Issue!]]|issue=71 |pages=56–57|publisher=[[TwoMorrows Publishing]]|date=April 2014|location=Raleigh, North Carolina}}</ref>
* '''Timmy Time''' – an extraterrestrial boy who time-travels to present-day Earth (landing on the Riches' private beach) from the year 2019 in search of tholarine, a substance he needs for spaceship fuel back in 2019. He appeared only in ''Richie Rich Meets Timmy Time'' #1 (September 1977).<ref>{{cite web|title=Timmy Time|website=Toonpedia.com|url=http://www.toonopedia.com/tim-time.htm}}</ref> Timmy Time was created by [[Ernie Colón]] as Mark Time. Colón's frustration at Mark Time being renamed Timmy Time and presented as a Richie Rich spin-off, when the original agreement had been that the character would debut in his own series, led him to abandon the project.<ref name="back71"/>
** '''Traveler''' - Timmy Time's robot friend.
* '''[[Jackie Jokers]]''' – a stand-up comedian and a friend of Richie Rich.
* '''Jerry Jokers''' – father of Jackie Jokers who often performs in comedy acts with his son.


===Rich family employees===
*A live-action [[sequel]], ''[[Richie Rich's Christmas Wish]]'', followed in 1998. This film starred [[David Gallagher]] as Richie Rich.
* '''Cadbury C. Cadbury''' – the Riches' [[butler]] who attends to the Rich estate. British born, Cadbury gives the image of propriety and service. When need demands, however, he becomes a tough, gun-toting man of action. He is also a master [[hypnotist]], [[ventriloquist]] and wood-carver. The 1994 live-action film gave him a modified (longer, but actually more credible) name: Herbert Arthur Runcible Cadbury.
* '''Irona''' – the Riches' robot [[maid]] and Richie's [[bodyguard]].
* '''Bascomb''' – the Riches' [[chauffeur]] and skilled mechanic and vehicle inventor when not performing his primary duty.
* '''Chef Pierre''' – the Riches' [[chef]] extraordinaire.
* '''Mr. Cheepers''' – Mr. Rich's [[accountant]] who finds constantly working with cash stressful.
* '''Mr. Woody''' – the incompetent Rich estate [[Carpentry|carpenter]] who is most adept at inadvertently annoying Richard Rich.
* '''Nurse Jenny''' – the Rich family [[Nursing|nurse]] who was Richie's [[nanny]] when he was a baby.
* '''[[Professor]] Keenbean''' – a [[scientist]] who is the head of the Rich [[research and development]] department and Richie's personal [[tutor]].
* '''Professor Mindblow''' – a worker at the research and development department.
* '''Professor Pianissimo''' – Richie's [[violin]] teacher for one lesson in one issue, who becomes the teacher of a promising self-taught child [[violinist]] named Louis whom Richie met in a music shop.<ref>"Richie Rich and the Stradivarius", ''Richie Rich'' #118, January 1974, http://www.jhalpe.com/items/view/00592</ref>
* '''Chadwick''' – the Riches' assistant butler.
* '''Minnie Mintz''' – one of the Riches' [[Cook (domestic worker)|cooks]].
* '''Captain Fuzzby''' – the [[Police captain|captain]] of the Rich family's estate police.
* '''Marie''' – the Riches' French maid and Chef Pierre's girlfriend.
* '''Mr. Green''' – the Riches' [[gardener]].
* '''Captain Alar''' – the [[Aircraft pilot|pilot]] of the Riches' supersonic jet.


===Villains===
== Other characters from the Richie Rich world ==
* '''Onion''' – a recurring villain with horrible onion-powered breath capable of knocking victims unconscious with a trademark "hashaah!"
* Mr. Richard Rich Sr.: Richie's father; an industrialist (first appearance ''Little Dot'' #3)
* '''Dr. Robert Blemish''' – a recurring villain, he is an evil [[mad scientist]] and nemesis of Professor Keenbean.
* Mrs. Regina Rich: Richie's mother (first appearance ''Little Dot'' #1)
* '''Dr. N-R-Gee''' – a recurring villain with the distinguishing feature of a huge red light bulb for a head, caused when scientist '''Phil Lament''' (a pun referring to a light bulb's "filament") suffered an electrical accident in his lab.
* Gloria Glad: Richie's girlfriend, notorious for her regular refusal of the many luxurious gifts Richie has offered
* '''Condor''' – a billionaire mastermind with his own terrorist army and the Rich Family's worst enemy. His only desire is to take over Mr. Rich's empire.
* Reginald "Reggie" Van Dough Jr.: Richie's mean prankster cousin (first appearance ''Little Dot'' #2) (portrayed by [[Jake Richardson]] on TV).
* Reginald Van Dough Sr.: Reggie's father, who is often angered with Reggie's pranks, and often punishes him for them.
* Vanessa Van Dough: Reggie's mother (It was never determined if Vanessa was related to Richie's mother or his father.)
* Penny Van Dough: Reggie's baby sister.
* Mr. Woody: the incompetent Rich estate carpenter
* Mayda Munny: Richie's snobby want-to-be-girlfriend
* Herbert Arthur Runcible Cadbury: the Riches' [[butler]]
* Nurse Jenny: the Rich family nurse; was Richie's nanny when he was a baby
* Dollar, the Dog: the Rich family dog, a "Dollarmatian" (like a [[Dalmatian (dog)|Dalmatian]], but with dollar signs instead of spots)
* Irona: the Riches' [[robot]] maid and Richie's [[bodyguard]]
* Bascomb: the Riches' [[chauffeur]]
* Chef Pierre: the Riches' [[chef]] extraordinaire
* Professor Keenbean: the head of the Rich [[research and development]] department and Richie's personal [[tutor]]
* Mr. Cheepers: Mr. Rich's accountant
* Freckles and Pee-Wee Friendly: Richie's friends (first appearance ''Little Dot'' #2)
* Professor Mindblow: a worker at the research and development department
* Aunt Noovo Rich: Richie's equally wealthy but very eccentric aunt; Mr. Rich's sister. (a pun on the French term ''[[nouveau riche]]'')
* The Onion: a recurring villain with horrible onion-powered breath capable of knocking victims unconscious with a trademark "hashoo!"
* Dr. Blemish: a recurring villain, an evil genius scientist and arch-nemesis of Prof. Keenbean


==In other media==
== Characters who make occasional appearances in the series ==
===Animated TV series===
* [[Casper the Friendly Ghost]]
* Beginning in 1980, Richie Rich appeared in his own [[Saturday morning cartoon]] show, simply called ''[[Richie Rich (1980 TV series)|Richie Rich]]'' where Richie Rich was voiced by [[Sparky Marcus]]. The show aired on ''[[The Richie Rich/Scooby-Doo Show and Scrappy Too!|The Richie Rich/Scooby-Doo Show]]'' from 1980 to 1982 and ''[[The Pac-Man/Little Rascals/Richie Rich Show]]'' from 1982 to 1984. In the animated version, Richie and his pals are somewhat older, around 12 years old. In the cartoon, Richie wears a red sweater with the letter "R" in front. Gloria was voiced by [[Nancy Cartwright]] with the voice talents of [[Dick Beals]] as Reggie Van Dough, [[William Callaway]] as Professor Keanbean and Chef Pierre, [[Joan Gerber]] as Irona and Regina Rich, [[Christian Hoff]] as Freckles and Pee-Wee, [[Stan Jones (actor)|Stanley Jones]] as Cadbury and Mr. Rich, and [[Frank Welker]] as Dollar. While Dr. Blemish (also voiced by Frank Welker) appeared in one episode, Richie also has a recurring enemy in the Collector (voiced by [[Robert Ridgely]]).
* [[Wendy the Good Little Witch]]
* In 1996, the second ''Richie Rich'' animated series, also called ''[[Richie Rich (1996 TV series)|Richie Rich]]'' aired in non-network [[Broadcast syndication|syndication]], starring [[Katie Leigh]] as the voices of Richie Rich and Irona. The series ran for 13 episodes and portrayed Richie in his "classic" [[tuxedo]] outfit. The show also features the voice talents of Jeannie Elias as Freckles, Gloria Glad, Reggie Van Dough, and Pee-Wee, [[René Auberjonois (actor)|René Auberjonois]] as Richard Rich, Chef Pierre, and Professor Keanbean, [[Pat Fraley]] as Dollar, [[Martin Jarvis (actor)|Martin Jarvis]] as Cadbury and Bascomb, and [[Susan Silo]] as Regina Rich.
* [[Little Dot]]
* Richie Rich made some appearances in the [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]] cartoon ''[[The Simpsons]]'', in the episodes "[[Three Men and a Comic Book]]", "[[Behind the Laughter]]", "[[Simple Simpson]]", and "[[Double, Double, Boy in Trouble]]".
* [[Little Lotta]]
* Richie Rich was parodied in the [[Adult Swim]] cartoon ''[[Robot Chicken]]'', voiced by [[Seth Green]]. He was featured in a parody of the TV show ''[[MTV Cribs]]'', where the character is portrayed as a [[playboy (lifestyle)|playboy]] and a [[rapper]] and he shows his house in the same style as the MTV show.
* [[Little Audrey]]
* In 2019, Richie Rich made his first appearance as a guest character on ''[[Harvey Girls Forever!]]'', a [[Netflix]] animated series based on Harvey Comics characters, voiced by [[Jack Quaid]]. He is a main character in season 3 which premiered later that year.
* [[Jackie Jokers]]
* [[Hot Stuff the Little Devil]]


===Live-action TV series===
== Comic book titles ==
A half-hour comedy series titled ''[[Richie Rich (2015 TV series)|Richie Rich]]'' debuted in 2015 on [[Netflix]], with Jake Brennan starring as Richie Rich, along with Joshua Carlon, [[Jenna Ortega]], [[Lauren Taylor (actress)|Lauren Taylor]], [[Kiff VandenHeuvel]], and Brooke Wexler. However, the series is very different from the original and the rest of the original main characters were replaced, like Herbert Cadbury their butler and Professor Keenbean head of Rich's research and development, the only exception is Irona. Unlike the comic book version, Richie is not born wealthy and is a self-made trillionaire. Unlike the comics, in this series, Richie has a sister, instead of being an only child, and both of them are raised by a single parent, their father. The show was executive produced by Jeff Hodsden and Tim Pollack from ''[[The Suite Life of Zack & Cody]]'' and ''[[A.N.T. Farm]]''. The show was produced by [[DreamWorks Animation]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thewrap.com/netflix-orders-live-action-richie-rich-series-from-awesomeness-tv-exclusive/ |title=Netflix Orders Live Action 'Richie Rich' Series From AwesomenessTV (Exclusive) |last1=Nededog |first1=Jethro |last2=Bennett |first2=Anita |publisher=[[TheWrap]] |date=October 29, 2014 |access-date=October 29, 2014}}</ref>

===Live-action films===
* ''[[Richie Rich (film)|Richie Rich]]'', a live-action film adaptation, was released in 1994, with [[Macaulay Culkin]] as the titular character, [[Edward Herrmann]] as Richard Rich, [[Christine Ebersole]] as Regina Rich, [[Jonathan Hyde]] as Cadbury, [[Mike McShane|Michael McShane]] as Professor Keanbean, [[John Larroquette]] as the evil Laurence Van Dough, and [[Frank Welker]] providing special vocal effects. It was produced by [[Silver Pictures]] and [[Davis Entertainment]] and released by [[Warner Bros.]] under its [[Warner Bros. Family Entertainment|Family Entertainment]] label.
* A live-action [[sequel]] titled ''[[Richie Rich's Christmas Wish]]'' followed in 1998. This film starred [[David Gallagher]] as the titular character, [[Martin Mull]] as Richard Rich, [[Lesley Ann Warren]] as Regina Rich, [[Keene Curtis]] as Cadbury, [[Don McLeod]] as Irona, [[Michelle Trachtenberg]] as Gloria, [[Eugene Levy]] as Professor Keanbean, and [[Jake Richardson]] as Reggie Van Dough.

===Music===
*''Richie Rich'' is mentioned in the [[Dance Hall Crashers]] song “Old and Grey” as having been, along with ''[[Scooby-Doo]]'', one of co-vocalist Elyse Rogers' favorite television programs to watch after school as a child (this may be referring to ''[[The Richie Rich/Scooby-Doo Show]]'').

===Advertisements===
In 2012, Richie Rich was shown in [[MetLife]]'s "Everyone" commercial during [[Super Bowl XLVI]].

==Titles published==
'''''Published by [[Harvey Comics]] unless otherwise noted'''''
* ''Richie Rich''
* ''Richie Rich''
** vol. 1 (Nov. 1960 – Jan. 1991)—254 issues
** vol. 2 (Mar. 1991 – Nov. 1994)—28 issues
* ''Richie Rich Adventure Digest''
* ''Richie Rich Adventure Digest''
* ''Richie Rich and...'' (Oct. 1987 – May 1990)—11 issues; each issue had a different guest star whose name became a part of the title for that issue only
* ''Richie Rich and...''
* ''Richie Rich and Billy Bellhops''
* ''Richie Rich and Billy Bellhops''
* ''Richie Rich and Cadbury''
* ''Richie Rich and Cadbury'' (Oct. 1977 – Jan. 1991)—29 issues
* ''Richie Rich and Casper''
* ''Richie Rich and Casper'' (Aug. 1974 – Sept. 1982)—45 issues
* ''Richie Rich and Casper in 3-D''
* ''Richie Rich and Casper in 3-D''
* ''Richie Rich and Dollar''
* ''Richie Rich and Dollar'' (Sept. 1977 – Aug. 1982)—24 issues
* ''Richie Rich and Little Dot''
* ''Richie Rich and Little Dot''
* ''Richie Rich and Gloria''
* ''Richie Rich and Gloria'' (Sept. 1977 – Sept. 1982)—25 issues
* ''Richie Rich and His Girlfriends''
* ''Richie Rich and His Girlfriends'' (Apr. 1979 – Dec. 1982)—16 issues
* ''Richie Rich and Jackie Jokers''
* ''Richie Rich and Jackie Jokers'' (Nov. 1973 – Dec. 1982)—48 issues
* ''Richie Rich and New Kids on the Block''
* ''Richie Rich and New Kids on the Block''
* ''Richie Rich and Professor Keenbean''
* ''Richie Rich and Professor Keenbean'' (1990)—2 issues
* ''Richie Rich and Reggie''
* ''Richie Rich and Reggie''
* ''Richie Rich and Timmy Time''
* ''Richie Rich and Timmy Time''
* ''Richie Rich Bank Books''
* ''Richie Rich Bank Book'' (Oct. 1972 – Sept. 1982)—59 issues
* ''Richie Rich Best of the Years Digest''
* ''Richie Rich Best of the Years Digest''
* ''Richie Rich Big Book''
* ''Richie Rich Big Book''
* ''Richie Rich Big Bucks''
* ''Richie Rich Big Bucks''
* ''Richie Rich Billions''
* ''Richie Rich Billions'' (Oct. 1974 – Oct. 1982)—48 issues
* ''Richie Rich Cash''
* ''Richie Rich Cash'' (Sept. 1974 – Aug. 1982)—47 issues
* ''Richie Rich Cash Money''
* ''Richie Rich Cash Money''
* ''Richie Rich, Casper, and Wendy''
* ''Richie Rich, Casper, and Wendy''
* ''Richie Rich Diamonds''
* ''Richie Rich Diamonds'' (Aug. 1972 – Aug. 1982)—59 issues
* ''Richie Rich Digest''
* ''Richie Rich Digest'' (Oct. 1986 – Oct. 1994)—42 issues
* ''Richie Rich Digest Stories''
* ''Richie Rich Digest Stories'' (Oct. 1977 – Oct. 1982)—17 issues
* ''Richie Rich Digest Winners''
* ''Richie Rich Digest Winners'' (Dec. 1977 – Sept. 1982)—16 issues
* ''Richie Rich Dollars and Cents''
* ''Richie Rich Dollars and Cents'' (Aug. 1963 – Aug. 1982)—109 issues
* ''Richie Rich Fortunes''
* ''Richie Rich Fortunes'' (Sept. 1971 – July 1982)—63 issues
* ''Richie Rich Gems''
* ''Richie Rich Gems'' (Sept. 1974 – Sept. 1982)—43 issues
* ''Richie Rich Giant Size''
* ''Richie Rich Giant Size''
* ''Richie Rich Gold and Silver''
* ''Richie Rich Gold and Silver'' (Sept. 1975 – Oct. 1982)—42 issues
* ''Richie Rich Gold Nuggets Digest''
* ''Richie Rich Gold Nuggets Digest''
* ''Richie Rich Holiday Digest''
* ''Richie Rich Holiday Digest''
* ''Richie Rich Inventions''
* ''Richie Rich Inventions'' (Oct. 1977 – Oct. 1982)—26 issues
* ''Richie Rich Jackpots''
* ''Richie Rich Jackpots'' (Oct. 1972 – Aug. 1982)—58 issues
* ''Richie Rich Million Dollar Digest''
* ''Richie Rich Million Dollar Digest''
* ''Richie Rich Millions''
* ''Richie Rich Millions'' (Sept. 1961 – Oct. 1982)—113 issues
* ''Richie Rich Money World''
* ''Richie Rich Money World'' (Sept. 1972 – Sept. 1982)—59 issues
* ''Richie Rich Money World Digest''
* ''Richie Rich Money World Digest''
* ''Richie Rich Movie Adaptation''
* ''Richie Rich Movie Adaptation''
* ''Richie Rich Profits''
* ''Richie Rich Profits'' (Oct. 1974 – Sept. 1982)—47 issues
* ''Richie Rich Relics''
* ''Richie Rich Relics''
* ''Richie Rich Riches''
* ''Richie Rich Riches'' (July 1972 – Aug. 1982)—59 issues
* ''Richie Rich Success Stories''
* ''Richie Rich Success Stories'' (Nov. 1964 – Sept. 1982)—105 issues
* ''Richie Rich Summer Bonanza''
* ''Richie Rich Summer Bonanza''
* ''Richie Rich Treasure Chest Digest''
* ''Richie Rich Treasure Chest Digest''
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* ''Richie Rich Vacation Digest Magazine''
* ''Richie Rich Vacation Digest Magazine''
* ''Richie Rich Vacation Digest '93 Magazine''
* ''Richie Rich Vacation Digest '93 Magazine''
* ''Richie Rich Vault of Mystery''
* ''Richie Rich Vaults of Mystery'' (Nov. 1974 – Sept. 1982)—47 issues
* ''Richie Rich Zillionz''
* ''Richie Rich Zillionz'' (Oct. 1976 – Sept. 1982)—33 issues
* ''SupeRichie''
* ''SupeRichie'' (Oct. 1976 - Jan. 1979)—18 issues


==See also==
==Similar characters in comics ==
* [[Lord Snooty]] (in ''[[The Beano]]'' UK Comics)
* Rollo (in ''[[Nancy (comic strip)|Nancy]]'')
* [[Royal Roy]], (a [[Star Comics]] answer to Richie Rich)
* Wilbur Van Snobbe (in ''[[Little Lulu]]'')


==References==
*Rollo (in ''[[Nancy (comic strip)|Nancy]]'')
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*Wilbur Van Snobbe (in ''[[Little Lulu]]'')
*[[Lord Snooty]]


== External links ==
==External links==
* [https://www.comics.org/searchNew/?q=Richie%20Rich Richie Rich at Grand Comics Database]
* [http://www.classicmedia.tv/harvey/characters/richie.html Harvey Entertainment]
* [http://www.toonopedia.com/richie.htm Don Markstein's Toonopedia]
* [http://home.att.net/~thft/richie.htm Richie Rich at The Harveyville Fun Times]


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Richie Rich
Cover of Richie Rich #254 (January 1991), the final issue of the flagship series.
Publication information
PublisherHarvey Comics
First appearanceLittle Dot #1 (Sept. 1953)
Created byAlfred Harvey
Warren Kremer
In-story information
Full nameRichard $ Rich Jr.
Team affiliationsRich Industries

Richard "Richie" $ Rich Jr. (often stylized as Ri¢hie Ri¢h)[1][2][3] is a fictional character in the Harvey Comics universe. He debuted in the comic book Little Dot #1, cover-dated September 1953, and was created by Alfred Harvey with artists Warren Kremer and/or Steve Muffati. [4][5]Dubbed "the poor little rich boy", Richie is the only child of fantastically wealthy parents and is the world's richest kid. He is so rich, his middle name is a dollar sign, $.[6]

During Harvey Comics' heyday from 1950 to 1982, Richie was the publisher's most popular character, eventually starring in over 50 separate titles, including the long-running comics Richie Rich, Richie Rich Millions, Richie Rich Dollars and Cents, and Richie Rich Success Stories.

In 2011, Ape Entertainment began publishing a new licensed Richie Rich comic book series, taking the character in a very different, action-oriented, direction.[7]

Publication history

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Although created in 1953, Richie did not have his own title until 1960.[8] Once he did, however, he quickly became Harvey's most popular character,[9] eventually starring in over fifty separate titles. The flagship, Richie Rich, ran 254 issues from 1960 to 1991 (with a hiatus from 1982 to 1986), followed by a second volume that ran an additional 28 issues from 1991 to 1994.

Other long-running titles were Richie Rich Millions (113 issues from 1961 to 1982), Richie Rich Dollars and Cents (109 issues from 1963 to 1982), and Richie Rich Success Stories (105 issues from 1964 to 1982).

In 1972, Harvey realized that Richie was its most lucrative character, and introduced five new Richie Rich titles: Richie Rich Bank Book, Richie Rich Diamonds, Richie Rich Jackpots, Richie Rich Money World and Richie Rich Riches.[10] By the mid-1970s, says historian Mark Arnold, "Richie was starring in 32 different titles every 60 days... Certainly Richie was the most successful feature in American comic books in the 1970s."[11]

Harvey ceased publishing in 1982, but started up again in 1986 under new ownership;[12] this hiatus resulted in the cancelation of many titles. Richie (along with many of the Harvey characters) has been published only sporadically since 1994.

Writers for the Richie Rich comic books and syndicated comic strip included Sid Jacobson, Lennie Herman, Stan Kay, and Ralph Newman. Richie Rich's most famous illustrator is Warren Kremer. Other illustrators included Ernie Colón, Sid Couchey, Dom Sileo, Ben Brown, Steve Muffatti, and Joe Dennett.

Character

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Despite negative stereotypes associated with his incredible wealth, Richie Rich is portrayed as unfailingly kind and charitable (in fact, his moniker is "the poor little rich boy"). He lives in an expensive mansion and owns at least two of everything money can buy. Richie appears to be around seven to ten years old, with a round cherubic face and parted blond hair. His typical attire is a waistcoat, a white shirt with an Eton collar (which is obscured by a giant red bow tie), and blue shorts. He was occasionally shown attending school in his hometown of Harveyville.[13] Other times he is classmates with Little Dot and Little Lotta in Bonnie Dell.[14]

Ape Entertainment

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For the Ape Entertainment comic book series debuting in 2011, the character was updated by emphasizing his altruistic side; "a mix of James Bond and Indiana Jones with the world's biggest bank account, Richie is an altruistic adventurer who travels the world helping the less fortunate!"[15] The new Richie was joined by updated versions of his robot maid Irona and his butler Cadbury.[7]

Supporting characters

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Rich family

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  • Mr. Richard Rich Sr. – Richie's father who is an industrialist (first appearance Little Dot #3)
  • Mrs. Regina Rich (née Van Dough) – Richie's mother (first appearance Little Dot #1)
  • Aunt Noovo Rich (a pun on the French term nouveau riche) – Richie's wealthy but very eccentric aunt who is crazy about posting signs. She has a tendency to show off her wealth. While few of Richie's aunts and uncles are clarified to be paternal or maternal, Aunt Noovo is known to be his paternal aunt making her Mr. Rich's sister.
  • Uncle Titus - although just as wealthy as the rest of the family, Uncle Titus is fanatical about saving money. He typically wears the most threadbare of clothes and makes every conceivable effort to avoid spending money, to the extent that his house is equipped with an alarm that goes off if he carelessly leaves the house with "too much" money. Some in the family have nicknamed him "Tite-wad"(as in tightwad), a name he accepts with good humor.
  • Aunt Mintley – oft-bewildered aristocrat.
  • Aunt Cleo – an animal lover.
  • Uncle Worry – Richie's uncle and former coach of a professional football team known for its long losing streak.
  • Uncle Stormy – another of Richie's uncles whom Richie initially mistakes for an impostor named Blackie Bludsoe in one issue.
  • Uncle Spender – another uncle of Richie who squanders his money yet often realizes a profit on his extravagance.
  • Aunt Gussie – a formerly overweight aunt who slimmed down and decided to keep her new figure.
  • Aunt Surprise – a jovial aunt who brings Richie elaborate toys for Christmas and is imprisoned along with Richie, his parents, Cadbury, and Casper inside a magic lamp by the Meanie Genie.
  • Ezekiel Rich – Richie's nineteenth century ancestor whom Richie and Gloria met when they went back in time. He was arrested by the British as an enemy of the crown, but Richie came up with a way to save him.
  • Gabby – a cousin who talks incessantly and became a salesman only to discover it was not the best line of work for him.
  • Buck/Dollar – the Rich family "Dollarmatian" dog (like a Dalmatian, but with dollar signs instead of spots).[16]

Van Dough family

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  • Reginald "Reggie" Van Dough Jr. – Richie's mean, spoiled, maternal cousin, known for playing constant pranks on everyone, most notably Richie and his family, which causes his father to punish him. He treats his servants shabbily, often by calling them "peasant" which in turn causes them to call him "monster" as they swiftly correct themselves and call him Master (first appearance Little Dot #2).
  • Reginald Van Dough Sr. – Mrs. Rich's brother and Reggie's father. He is often angered with Reggie's non-stop pranks and often punishes him for them (usually by spanking).
  • Vanessa Van Dough – Mrs. Rich's sister-in-law and Reggie's mother. She is not as quick to punish Reggie for his pranks, but she doesn't tolerate Reggie's unabashed cruelty either.
  • Penny Van Dough – Reggie's baby sister. She talks only in "baby talk". The curl on her head is shaped like a dollar sign.

Richie's friends

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  • Gloria Glad – Richie's red haired girlfriend, notorious for her regular refusal of the many luxurious gifts Richie offers, and for her disdain for the open display of money, diamonds and other forms of wealth in Richie's household, despite his efforts to conceal it from her. Regardless, she always wins his attention in comparison to Mayda Munny (first appearance Little Dot #33). Gloria's last name, for the 1994 live-action film, was changed to Koscinski.
  • Mayda Munny – Mayda Munny (whose name is a play on the phrase "made of money") is Richie's snobby ravenette wannabe-girlfriend, who never wins his attention. Like the Riches and Van Doughs, her family is fabulously wealthy. Immensely jealous of Gloria, and often angry when her plans to snare Richie's attention backfire on her. Like Reggie, Mayda is snobbish and addresses those beneath her as "peasant".
  • Freckles and Pee-Wee Friendly – Richie's poor but most-prized friends (first appearance Little Dot #2), whose blue-jeaned playtime attire sharply contrasts Richie's bow-tied formal suit. Despite his working-class background, Freckles doesn't object to Richie's wealth the way Gloria does, and at times even enjoys it. Pee-Wee plays along with all of Freckles' and Richie's activities without ever saying a word.
  • Billy Bellhops – a redheaded boy who worked as a bellhop at his father's hotel. Premiered in "Richie Rich and Billy Bellhops" in 1977, but was short-lived.[17] Created by Alfred Harvey's son Russel.[18]
  • Timmy Time – an extraterrestrial boy who time-travels to present-day Earth (landing on the Riches' private beach) from the year 2019 in search of tholarine, a substance he needs for spaceship fuel back in 2019. He appeared only in Richie Rich Meets Timmy Time #1 (September 1977).[19] Timmy Time was created by Ernie Colón as Mark Time. Colón's frustration at Mark Time being renamed Timmy Time and presented as a Richie Rich spin-off, when the original agreement had been that the character would debut in his own series, led him to abandon the project.[18]
    • Traveler - Timmy Time's robot friend.
  • Jackie Jokers – a stand-up comedian and a friend of Richie Rich.
  • Jerry Jokers – father of Jackie Jokers who often performs in comedy acts with his son.

Rich family employees

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  • Cadbury C. Cadbury – the Riches' butler who attends to the Rich estate. British born, Cadbury gives the image of propriety and service. When need demands, however, he becomes a tough, gun-toting man of action. He is also a master hypnotist, ventriloquist and wood-carver. The 1994 live-action film gave him a modified (longer, but actually more credible) name: Herbert Arthur Runcible Cadbury.
  • Irona – the Riches' robot maid and Richie's bodyguard.
  • Bascomb – the Riches' chauffeur and skilled mechanic and vehicle inventor when not performing his primary duty.
  • Chef Pierre – the Riches' chef extraordinaire.
  • Mr. Cheepers – Mr. Rich's accountant who finds constantly working with cash stressful.
  • Mr. Woody – the incompetent Rich estate carpenter who is most adept at inadvertently annoying Richard Rich.
  • Nurse Jenny – the Rich family nurse who was Richie's nanny when he was a baby.
  • Professor Keenbean – a scientist who is the head of the Rich research and development department and Richie's personal tutor.
  • Professor Mindblow – a worker at the research and development department.
  • Professor Pianissimo – Richie's violin teacher for one lesson in one issue, who becomes the teacher of a promising self-taught child violinist named Louis whom Richie met in a music shop.[20]
  • Chadwick – the Riches' assistant butler.
  • Minnie Mintz – one of the Riches' cooks.
  • Captain Fuzzby – the captain of the Rich family's estate police.
  • Marie – the Riches' French maid and Chef Pierre's girlfriend.
  • Mr. Green – the Riches' gardener.
  • Captain Alar – the pilot of the Riches' supersonic jet.

Villains

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  • Onion – a recurring villain with horrible onion-powered breath capable of knocking victims unconscious with a trademark "hashaah!"
  • Dr. Robert Blemish – a recurring villain, he is an evil mad scientist and nemesis of Professor Keenbean.
  • Dr. N-R-Gee – a recurring villain with the distinguishing feature of a huge red light bulb for a head, caused when scientist Phil Lament (a pun referring to a light bulb's "filament") suffered an electrical accident in his lab.
  • Condor – a billionaire mastermind with his own terrorist army and the Rich Family's worst enemy. His only desire is to take over Mr. Rich's empire.

In other media

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Animated TV series

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Live-action TV series

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A half-hour comedy series titled Richie Rich debuted in 2015 on Netflix, with Jake Brennan starring as Richie Rich, along with Joshua Carlon, Jenna Ortega, Lauren Taylor, Kiff VandenHeuvel, and Brooke Wexler. However, the series is very different from the original and the rest of the original main characters were replaced, like Herbert Cadbury their butler and Professor Keenbean head of Rich's research and development, the only exception is Irona. Unlike the comic book version, Richie is not born wealthy and is a self-made trillionaire. Unlike the comics, in this series, Richie has a sister, instead of being an only child, and both of them are raised by a single parent, their father. The show was executive produced by Jeff Hodsden and Tim Pollack from The Suite Life of Zack & Cody and A.N.T. Farm. The show was produced by DreamWorks Animation.[21]

Live-action films

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Music

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Advertisements

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In 2012, Richie Rich was shown in MetLife's "Everyone" commercial during Super Bowl XLVI.

Titles published

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Published by Harvey Comics unless otherwise noted

  • Richie Rich
    • vol. 1 (Nov. 1960 – Jan. 1991)—254 issues
    • vol. 2 (Mar. 1991 – Nov. 1994)—28 issues
  • Richie Rich Adventure Digest
  • Richie Rich and... (Oct. 1987 – May 1990)—11 issues; each issue had a different guest star whose name became a part of the title for that issue only
  • Richie Rich and Billy Bellhops
  • Richie Rich and Cadbury (Oct. 1977 – Jan. 1991)—29 issues
  • Richie Rich and Casper (Aug. 1974 – Sept. 1982)—45 issues
  • Richie Rich and Casper in 3-D
  • Richie Rich and Dollar (Sept. 1977 – Aug. 1982)—24 issues
  • Richie Rich and Little Dot
  • Richie Rich and Gloria (Sept. 1977 – Sept. 1982)—25 issues
  • Richie Rich and His Girlfriends (Apr. 1979 – Dec. 1982)—16 issues
  • Richie Rich and Jackie Jokers (Nov. 1973 – Dec. 1982)—48 issues
  • Richie Rich and New Kids on the Block
  • Richie Rich and Professor Keenbean (1990)—2 issues
  • Richie Rich and Reggie
  • Richie Rich and Timmy Time
  • Richie Rich Bank Book (Oct. 1972 – Sept. 1982)—59 issues
  • Richie Rich Best of the Years Digest
  • Richie Rich Big Book
  • Richie Rich Big Bucks
  • Richie Rich Billions (Oct. 1974 – Oct. 1982)—48 issues
  • Richie Rich Cash (Sept. 1974 – Aug. 1982)—47 issues
  • Richie Rich Cash Money
  • Richie Rich, Casper, and Wendy
  • Richie Rich Diamonds (Aug. 1972 – Aug. 1982)—59 issues
  • Richie Rich Digest (Oct. 1986 – Oct. 1994)—42 issues
  • Richie Rich Digest Stories (Oct. 1977 – Oct. 1982)—17 issues
  • Richie Rich Digest Winners (Dec. 1977 – Sept. 1982)—16 issues
  • Richie Rich Dollars and Cents (Aug. 1963 – Aug. 1982)—109 issues
  • Richie Rich Fortunes (Sept. 1971 – July 1982)—63 issues
  • Richie Rich Gems (Sept. 1974 – Sept. 1982)—43 issues
  • Richie Rich Giant Size
  • Richie Rich Gold and Silver (Sept. 1975 – Oct. 1982)—42 issues
  • Richie Rich Gold Nuggets Digest
  • Richie Rich Holiday Digest
  • Richie Rich Inventions (Oct. 1977 – Oct. 1982)—26 issues
  • Richie Rich Jackpots (Oct. 1972 – Aug. 1982)—58 issues
  • Richie Rich Million Dollar Digest
  • Richie Rich Millions (Sept. 1961 – Oct. 1982)—113 issues
  • Richie Rich Money World (Sept. 1972 – Sept. 1982)—59 issues
  • Richie Rich Money World Digest
  • Richie Rich Movie Adaptation
  • Richie Rich Profits (Oct. 1974 – Sept. 1982)—47 issues
  • Richie Rich Relics
  • Richie Rich Riches (July 1972 – Aug. 1982)—59 issues
  • Richie Rich Success Stories (Nov. 1964 – Sept. 1982)—105 issues
  • Richie Rich Summer Bonanza
  • Richie Rich Treasure Chest Digest
  • Richie Rich Vacation Digest
  • Richie Rich Vacation Digest Magazine
  • Richie Rich Vacation Digest '93 Magazine
  • Richie Rich Vaults of Mystery (Nov. 1974 – Sept. 1982)—47 issues
  • Richie Rich Zillionz (Oct. 1976 – Sept. 1982)—33 issues
  • SupeRichie (Oct. 1976 - Jan. 1979)—18 issues

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Richie Rich (Harvey comic book). Page 1". Comicvine.com. Retrieved November 27, 2011.
  2. ^ "The Richie Rich/Scooby-Doo Show, Vol. One". Amazon. May 20, 2008. Retrieved November 27, 2011.
  3. ^ "Richie Rich Feature Film DVD (1994)". Amazon. July 12, 2005. Retrieved November 27, 2011.
  4. ^ Steve Muffatti: A Friend's Salute to an Unsung Genius of Cartooning
  5. ^ Little Dot #1 credits, Grand Comics Database
  6. ^ "The $ Sign", Richie Rich #20, November 1963
  7. ^ a b "Richie Rich' Comics Return". ICv2. October 9, 2010.
  8. ^ Wells, John (2015). American Comic Book Chronicles: 1960-64. TwoMorrows Publishing. p. 34. ISBN 978-1605490458.
  9. ^ Markstein, Don. Richie Rich, the Poor Little Rich Boy at Don Markstein's Toonopedia. Accessed May 14, 2011. Archived from the original on January 14, 2017.
  10. ^ Sacks, Jason; Dallas, Keith (2014). American Comic Book Chronicles: The 1970s. TwoMorrows Publishing. p. 76. ISBN 978-1605490564.
  11. ^ Arnold, Mark (June 2002). "A Family Affair: The Harvey Comics Story". Comic Book Artist (19). TwoMorrows Publishing: 30.
  12. ^ "From the Ashes: Charlton and Harvey to Resume Publishing This Spring", The Comics Journal #97 (April 1985), pp. 15–16.
  13. ^ Upon learning his father transferred all his employees and substituted robots, he says: "You mean they had to leave Harveyville? This wonderful town?" "The Revolting Machines", Little Dot #118, August 1968
  14. ^ "The Talking Dots", Richie Rich Millions #25, October 1967
  15. ^ Solicitation language from Richie Rich Digest Vol. 3: Just Desserts & Other Stories, published by Ape Entertainment. Accessed Dec. 11, 2011.
  16. ^ Rovin, Jeff (1991). The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Cartoon Animals. Prentice Hall Press. p. 72. ISBN 0-13-275561-0. Retrieved April 8, 2020.
  17. ^ "Billy Bellhops". Comicvine.com.
  18. ^ a b Arnold, Mark (April 2014). "Timmy Time". Back Issue! (71). Raleigh, North Carolina: TwoMorrows Publishing: 56–57.
  19. ^ "Timmy Time". Toonpedia.com.
  20. ^ "Richie Rich and the Stradivarius", Richie Rich #118, January 1974, http://www.jhalpe.com/items/view/00592
  21. ^ Nededog, Jethro; Bennett, Anita (October 29, 2014). "Netflix Orders Live Action 'Richie Rich' Series From AwesomenessTV (Exclusive)". TheWrap. Retrieved October 29, 2014.
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