Richie Rich Inventions (1977) comic books 1977-1979

52-page giant. "The Misfit Room, Part 1"; Professor Inventos shows Richie several inventions that are considered failures because they do not work as planned. Untitled one-page story; When Richie exclaims, "Hold your breath!", Cadbury does so until Richie later returns. "The Misfit Room, Part 2: When Better Bubbles Are Built"; Richie experiments with a malfunctioning bubble maker, inadvertently foiling two spies from the Snarco Invention Center. "Lazy Robot"; Richie and Gloria try several ways to motivate a robot that prefers relaxation to physical activity; Eventually they succeed, but then they learn that perhaps they shouldn't have tried quite so hard. "The Ghost Trap"; The Professor demonstrates a vacuum-like invention that was created to trap ghosts; Instead of catching ghosts, though, it repeatedly captures people and objects. "Stupendous Stunts"; Clifton smugly tries to impress Gloria and Richie with his stunts; At first they are indeed impressed, but they are soon put off by his conceited manner. "The Sleeping Genius"; While sound asleep, Richie begins sleepwalking, getting fully dressed and taking his checkbook with him; Afraid of what may happen if Richie is awakened, Cadbury follows him to makes sure he stays safe. Untitled one-page story; While helping a swimmer who is in trouble, Lotta's rowboat apparently disappears. "The Girl Who Saw Tomorrow"; After a bump on the head, Lotta gains the ability to foresee events in the future; She uses this to help several people to avoid accidents. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.50.

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52-page giant. "The Whatziz"; Richie and Gloria try to figure out the purpose of a forgotten invention. Untitled one-page story; Mr. Woody builds a kite for Richie that is too heavy to fly. "The Great Inventions Contest"; Inventors demonstrate their creations at the annual Invention Contest, but Dollar surprises everyone by winning. "Professor Keenbean's Confounded Contraption"; Professor Keenbean tries to perfect a gold digging machine, which ends up damaging everything it encounters. "The Persuader"; A criminal tries to use a pair of hypnotizing glasses to steal all of the Rich's cash. "The Mystery of Project X"; Reggie is transported to another world where everyone looks like him and he is mistaken for a famous movie star. Untitled one-page story; Richie goes fishing and catches an extraordinary fish. "The Convertible Convertible"; Richie's Uncle Bright gives him an experimental car which can transform into many configurations. When crooks try to steal it, they get more than they bargained for. "Quick Change!"; Dot finds that an instant disguise device creates problems when used. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.50.

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52-page giant. "The Strange Behavior Of Professor Keenbean, Part 1"; Professor Keenbean seems to have lost his genius; all his inventions are malfunctioning. Untitled one-page story; Gloria is surprised to see that after a few weeks, Richie's tiny piggy-bank has changed considerably. "The Strange Behavior of Professor Keenbean, Part 2: Mad Scientists Are Undesirable"; Inventions and machinery are malfunctioning both at the Rich Invention Center and at the Rich estate; And why does Professor Keenbean keeping pouring a bottle of liquid on his head? "The Disassembler"; When Keenbean develops a new machine that can disassemble anything, Reggie grabs it and begins sowing destruction. "I Am Engine"; The Prof develops yet another robot, but this one is unsatisfied with its purpose in "life." "Little Boy Lost"; On a rainy day, Richie invites his friends over to the mansion; But, silent Peewee disappears and the mansion is a BIG place to search. "Pardon My Garden"; Lotta has trouble with a greedy neighbor when she plants a vegetable garden. Untitled one-page story; Lotta builds a doghouse for a homeless dog, but he doesn't get to use it. "Uncle Branes' Cloud"; Dot's inventor uncle gives her a dot-covered pet cloud. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.50.

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52-page giant. Sad Sack "Catches It!" Hostess Fruit Pies ad. "Fuelish Experiments"; Two crooks make several attempts to steal a getaway car and are stymied by each car's experimental means of propulsion. Untitled one-page story; Richie and Gloria search for gold at the end of a rainbow. "The Ventrilo Machine"; Richie tests out a machine that projects voices and other sounds. "The Fantastic Machine"; Mr. Rich buys an invention that can transport anyone instantly, but it is stolen by criminals. "A Multi-Billionaire Vanishes"; Criminals use an invention that can transport anyone instantly to kidnap Mr. Rich. "Rip-Roaring Rescue!"; Richie and Cadbury try to rescue Mr. Rich, who has been kidnapped by criminals. Untitled one-page story; A mischievous toy robot surprises both Dot and her mother. "A Ticklish Situation"; Reggie plays pranks with a device that can cause anyone or anything to scratch like a dog. Untitled two-page story; Peewee tries on the role of being a detective. "Sitting Problem"; Uncle Branes asks Dot to babysit a robot. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.50.

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52-page giant. "The Greatest Invention in the World"; Professor Keenbean invents a machine that invents other inventions, and everyone has an idea for what needs to be invented. Untitled one-page story; A normal playtime activity like doing handstands presents complications for Richie. "Complimentary Dinner"; Richie helps resolve escalating disagreements between Dollar and Chef Pierre. Untitled one-page story; Dot punches the tickets of friends coming to see a movie at her house. "Pie Golly"; Professor Keenbean tries to work out issues with his automatic pie making machine. "Big Money"; Richie dreams that he invents a machine that shrinks and grows money, which causes problems for him and a couple of crooks. "Reggie Tests the Butler"; When Cadbury fills in for the Van Doughs' regular butler, Reggie plays pranks on him to test his composure. Untitled one-page story; Lotta helps her mother by emptying a refrigerator that needs repair. "The Initiation"; Lotta wishes to join the Centipedes' club, but must first pass their initiation. "Super Pogo Stick"; Dot takes a pogo stick from a pile of her uncle's discarded inventions and finds that it bounces much higher than the normal variety. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.50.

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"Arctic Ice Delivery Service, Part 1"; Richie and his father try several methods to move Antarctic icebergs to a water starved western state, but each time it melts before they can deliver it. Untitled one-page story; Peewee and the Professor team up to create a giant bubblegum bubble. "Arctic Ice [Delivery Service], Part 2: Think Cool"; Richie and his father attempt to transport arctic ice to a water-starved western state via a radio matter transmitter. "The Danger Stopper"; Richie and Cadbury go for a hike on some land recently added to the Rich estate; During their outing, Richie has several opportunities to test a new vibration ray that briefly stops movement. "The Emotion Controller"; Richie experiments with an invention that instantly changes people's moods and emotions. "Mixed Feelings"; Gangsters kidnap Richie, but don't realize that he has with him an invention that can instantly change their emotions. "Frightfully Fit"; After hearing Cadbury talk about frequently exercising, Mrs. Rich tries to secretly observe him doing so; Cadbury finds ways to exercise without being seen, and ends up catching a burglar in the process. "The Social Climber"; Lotta goes to a wealthy friend's party, but mistakenly attends a party at a different house, where the hostess thinks Lotta is a maid from a temp agency. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.50.

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"Robots on His Mind, Part 1"; Two crooks trespassing on the Rich estate grounds are foiled by a series of robotic anti-theft devices. Untitled one-page story; Fortunately for Richie, a crook who tries to rob him is more interested in Richie's wallet than in the old tire Richie is rolling down the street. "Robots [on His Mind], Part 2: Always Room for Improvement"; Two crooks kidnap Richie and the Professor, planning to force the Professor to build a robot that steals for them. "The Very Best Boomerang"; The Professor gives Richie a boomerang that works too well, causing Richie some frustration and a crook to rethink his life of crime. "It's A Mud, Mud World"; Two crooks threaten Richie's parents with an invention that can turn jewelry to mud. "Cadbury's Last Laugh"; Richie and Cadbury test two robot servants and learn that the robots need very specific instructions in order to do their jobs correctly. Untitled one-page story; Gloria refuses Richie's suggestions for gifts of expensive jewelry and candy. "Bull's-Eye Butler"; Cadbury demonstrates his ability to toss almost anything and hit his target. Untitled one-page story; Lotta's shout while climbing in a snow-covered mountain doesn't create an avalanche, but it does have another unexpected effect. "Little Dot and Aunt Fumble"; Dot visits her Aunt Fumble for a cooking lesson; but her aunt's clumsiness and quirky methods repeatedly end up injuring Dot. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.50.

"The Incredible Wrapping Machine"; A machine that wraps up things at high speed goes haywire. Untitled one-page story; A remark by some passersby that Richie's Aunt Noovo swims in her money turns out to be true. "The Old Computer"; Richie buys an old computer, which is bullied by two newer computers in the Rich mansion. "Green Moonlight, Part 1"; While alone in the Rich mansion, Richie falls asleep and awakes to find that the house is floating through space, then lands on the planet Zoog. "Green Moonlight, Part 2: Zoog"; When Earth's use of atomic weapons disrupts Zoog's weather patterns, its citizens need shelter for the first time in their lives. "Green Moonlight, Part 3: Back In No Time"; Richie uses a duplicator ray to solve the Zoogians' housing problem. Untitled one-page story; Dot finds a way to turn a failed invention into a dot to play with. "Mr. Woody's Helper"; Richie recruits a robot assistant to help Mr. Woody build a storage building. Untitled two-page story; Cadbury uses an anti-doorbell device to avoid salesmen. "The Abominable Snow Woman"; Cadbury's past experiences in the Himalaya mountains makes him nervous to join Richie and Mr. Rich on a trip to the same area. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.50.

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"Oddball Professor, Part 1"; Richie is perplexed when the Professor plays some nasty tricks on Richie's friends and family. Untitled one-page story; While competing in a chauffeurs' race, the resourceful Bascomb overcomes several cheating attempts by another competitor. "Oddball Professor, Part 2: Don't Mess with a Genius"; A disguised Dr. Blemish tricks the Professor and plans to keep him locked away; Suspecting foul play, Richie and his father follow the Professor's trail. "I'm Only Perfect"; Richie contends with and attempts to repair a conceited robot. "Out of Sight, Part 1"; Richie visits one of the Rich factories for an inspection, but finds it has completely disappeared. "Out of Sight, Part 2: The Invisible Men"; Richie releases the imprisoned Professor whose "invisispray" is allowing the crooks to hide the entire Rich factory. "Well Guarded"; Gloria wants to bring Richie to a park across the street from the Rich estate, but she is continually foiled by anti-kidnapping devices that are set to protect Richie. "The Deciding Issue" text story. "Fast Cures"; Nurse Jenny apparently "cures" people with just a touch or an interaction, which attracts some unwanted attention. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.50.

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"HIP"; The Professor's latest creation, a computer designed to solve problems by answering questions, considers all the questions asked of it too trivial and a waste of time for its talents. Untitled one-page story; Reggie uses a time machine to go back in time a throw a pie at cavemen, but he gets a surprise of his own in the process. "Weather You Will Is Up To You"; Two crooks hope to find cash in a truck that Richie and the Professor are driving, but they are instead frustrated by its cargo—a machine that generates weather effects. "Sure Hitter"; Reggie steals a glove that allows its wearer to throw items and always hit the desired target, which he uses to throw pies at unsuspecting bystanders. "Visitor From A Million Years Ago! Part 1"; Mr. Rich uses a time machine to retrieve a giant man from a million years in the past. "Visitor From a Million Years Ago, Part 2 Way Back When"; Richie befriends a stone age giant brought from the distant past and helps him escape a mob of angry townspeople. "Big Bill Blues"; Two crooks have trouble spending a billion dollar bill they have stolen from Richie's vault. "The New Job" text story. Casper, the Friendly Ghost ad. "The Angel"; Richie and Marva try to stop an unethical financier from controlling the local production of a play that Marva is starring in. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.50.

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"The Smartest Computer"; A computer dubbed the Riches' "smartest" makes itself mobile and then begins enlarging itself, based upon comments from Mr. Rich. Untitled one-page story; Irona chops wood in an unconventional way. "Guardedly Speaking"; When Reggie enters the Rich estate unannounced, he falls victim to a series of anti-crook devices. "Chow Hound!"; Dollar wants to try a new dog food he sees advertised on television, but Chef Pierre refuses to give him anything but freshly made food. "The Planet Collectors, Part 1"; 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. "The Planet Collectors, Part 2: The Mightiest Attack!"; Richie, his father and the Professor have observed giant aliens who have embarked on a journey to "collect" an inhabited planet. "Precious Equipment"; Richie is disconcerted by the fact that his Mom brought along a backpack full of jewelry for their mountain-climbing expedition. "Taking the Cake" text story. "Cure for Crooks"; Two criminals hold the Rich family at gunpoint. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.50.