(November 1979)

Harvey, 1977 Series
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Price
0.50 USD
Pages
52
Indicia Frequency
bi-monthly
On-sale Date
1979-08-16
Publisher's Age Guidelines
Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Indicia / Colophon Publisher
Harvey Picture Magazines Inc.
Brand
Harvey World
Barcode
0716585390011
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Richie Rich / cover / 1 page (report information)

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Genre
children
Characters
Richie Rich; Freckles Friendly
Synopsis
Richie and Freckles react to an automated sandwich making machine that is out of control.

The Smartest Computer (Table of Contents: 1)

Richie Rich / comic story / 5 pages (report information)

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Richie Rich; Richard Rich; "smartest" computer; Regina Rich (heard speaking from off-panel); Cadbury
Synopsis
A computer dubbed the Riches' "smartest" makes itself mobile and then begins enlarging itself, based upon comments from Mr. Rich. Richie uses psychology to reverse the process.

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Richie Rich / comic story / 1 page (report information)

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First Line of Dialogue or Text
This is my latest playhouse, Irona!
Genre
children
Characters
Richie Rich; Irona
Synopsis
Irona chops wood in an unconventional way.

Guardedly Speaking (Table of Contents: 3)

Richie Rich / comic story / 5 pages (report information)

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children
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Richie Rich; Professor Keenbean; Reggie Van Dough
Synopsis
When Reggie enters the Rich estate unannounced, he falls victim to a series of anti-crook devices.

Chow Hound! (Table of Contents: 4)

Richie Rich and Dollar the Dog / comic story / 5 pages (report information)

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humor; anthropomorphic-funny animals; children
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Richie Rich; Dollar; Chef Pierre; Bascomb; robot plant manager 235 X; robot factory workers
Synopsis
Dollar wants to try a new dog food, Poochie Yum-Yums, which he sees advertised on television, but Chef Pierre refuses to give him anything but freshly made food. So, Dollar sneaks into the dog food factory to get some himself.

Indexer Notes

This story was later adapted into a cartoon version on Episode 8 of "The Richie Rich/Scooby-Doo Show", originally aired on ABC in December 1980. The segment was later rebroadcast on episode 9 of "The Pac-Man/Little Rascals/Richie Rich Show" in November 1982. As with many cartoon segments, there were some alterations including the exclusion of Chef Pierre.

The Planet Collectors, Part 1 (Table of Contents: 5)

Richie Rich / comic story / 5 pages (report information)

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Richie Rich; Richard Rich; Professor Squintmore; unnamed giant aliens; Slarbmont; Pickle Beak; King (of the aliens); Osfarg; Cleosnark; Queen Gribnik
Synopsis
Professor Squintmore shows Richie and his father a planet 40 light years away that is inhabited by giant aliens who collect moons to use as jewelry and ornamentation in their buildings. Using an instant translation device, they learn that the aliens have tired of moons and wish to collect an inhabited planet. They worry that the aliens might look toward Earth in their search.
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Story continues in "The Mightiest Attack!", which immediately follows.

The Planet Collectors, Part 2: The Mightiest Attack! (Table of Contents: 6)

Richie Rich / comic story / 5 pages (report information)

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Richie Rich; Richard Rich; Professor Squintmore; alien Captain; Sparks; alien doctor; unnamed alien crewman
Synopsis
Richie, his father and the Professor have observed giant aliens who have embarked on a journey to "collect" an inhabited planet. In hopes of steering them away, at Richie's suggestion a message is sent to warn the aliens of diseases which they should avoid. However, the aliens' doctor tells them not to worry, as he can cure any disease or infection. What's worse, Richie's message has shortened the alien' search for an inhabited planet. Can Richie come up with another idea to keep the aliens away?
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Indexer Notes

Story and page numbering (6-10) continue from "The Planet Collectors, Part 1".

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Richie Rich / comic story / 1 page (report information)

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Camping out sure is fun, Dad!
Genre
children
Characters
Richie Rich; Richard Rich; Regina Rich
Synopsis
Mrs. Rich's jewelry becomes an unusual component of an otherwise normal camping trip.
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Precious Equipment (Table of Contents: 8)

Richie Rich / comic story / 5 pages (report information)

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Richie Rich; Regina Rich; unnamed crook; mountain goat; condors
Synopsis
Richie is disconcerted by the fact that his Mom brought along a backpack full of jewelry for their mountain-climbing expedition. But, the jewels end up being useful, after all.
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Taking the Cake (Table of Contents: 9)

Richie Rich / text story / 2 pages (report information)

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children
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Richie Rich; Neighborhood Youth Club members; Freckles Friendly; Regie Van Dough; Gloria Glad; Peewee Freckles; Dot Polka [Little Dot]; Lotta Plump [Little Lotta]; Jackie Jokers; Chef Pierre; Cadbury
Synopsis
The Neighborhood Youth Club plans their annual party, and everyone contributes to the refreshments. But Reggie and his contribution never makes it to the party.
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Cure for Crooks (Table of Contents: 10)

Richie Rich / comic story / 5 pages (report information)

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Richie Rich; Richard Rich; Cadbury; Slugger; Squinty
Synopsis
Two criminals hold the Rich family at gunpoint. But, when they are treated kindly and given a chance to go straight, they take it.
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Table of Contents
  1. 0. [no title indexed]
    Richie Rich
  2. 1. The Smartest Computer
    Richie Rich
  3. 2. ["This is my latest playhouse, Irona!"]
    Richie Rich
  4. 3. Guardedly Speaking
    Richie Rich
  5. 4. Chow Hound!
    Richie Rich and Dollar the Dog
  6. 5. The Planet Collectors, Part 1
    Richie Rich
  7. 6. The Planet Collectors, Part 2: The Mightiest Attack!
    Richie Rich
  8. 7. ["Camping out sure is fun, Dad!"]
    Richie Rich
  9. 8. Precious Equipment
    Richie Rich
  10. 9. Taking the Cake
    Richie Rich
  11. 10. Cure for Crooks
    Richie Rich
This issue was modified by, among others
  • Ray Bottorff Jr
  • Jean-Francois Masse
  • Craig Richardson
  • Jonathan Seaward