Richie Rich Jackpots

***Richie Rich Jackpots*** was a comic book series published by Harvey Comics from 1972 to 1982. The series ran for 58 issues.

## Overview

The series was initially a 36-page issue, but like many Harvey publicaitons, it switched to a 52-page format from 1972 to 1973, before switching back to a 36-page format in 1974. The series switched back to a 52-page format for three issues in 1979 before 52-page issues were discontinued and 36-page issues returned permanently for the remainder of the series.

The original logo, used through 1978, had the word "Jackpots" in serif font, overlaying a pile of banknotes.  The logo was updated in 1979, around the same time 52-page issues returned for its short life, to use a sans serif version of the word "Jackpots", and the O looked more blocky, but the pile of banknotes was smaller, only shown just below the letters K and P in the logo - this only lasted a very short time.  The final version of the logo, introduced later in 1979, had banknotes and coins flowing out of the center of the letter "O" in the same fashion as a slot machine usually found in casinos.

In one issue of this series, there is a two-part story in which Richie and Mayda Munny get married, but it turns out to be a set-up to foil Mayda's schemes.

Also, to go along with the jackpot theme, the first issue saw the premiere of Richie Rich's cousin, Jack Potts.

## Cover Gallery

#1: Premiere issue, with a looming cash flow problem on the cover.#2: Talk about horsing around! Also, this cover was reprinted on a 1992 issue of *Richie Rich Big Bucks*, sans the crowd.#3: Richie hit the target! Or should I say jackpot?#4: Richie performs a pole vault! And not a vault of money.#5: Richie's having a hoppy day!#6: Now if only we can find out Mr. Rich's pay scale...#7: I wonder if that parking meter accepts $100 bills?#8: Doesn't that redhead bellhop look a lot like Billy Bellhops?#9: That xylophone sure plays rich notes!#10: Do you suppose the birds are heading $outh?#11: A gem of a vault.#12: Richie sure comes up with golden ideas.#13: Talk about a rich find!#14: Richie makes waves! Also, the last issue with the TV screens on the left of the cover.#15: Does Gold Nose really have a cold, or a gold?#16: Oil be darned! One TV screen returns to the left of the cover, but is permanently gone in the next issue. Also, the first issue with the Harvey logo featuring a coin background.#17: The Fantastic Building Machine can do more harm than good.#18: The Onion's breath is so powerful, it can create a new car fuel.#19: What's causing weird weather inside the mansion?#20: Richie and Mayda are married? What will Gloria say about this?#21: Uh-oh... Richie is in serious trouble. I wonder if he would have gotten a rare spanking?#22: A rowboat ride down a river takes them through the mists of time.#23: Things are really popping up in the kitchen. Also, the last issue with the Harvey logo with a coin background.#24: I wonder if this inspired the batting cage?#25: Richie floats a loan! Also, this cover was later reprinted on *Richie Rich Vacation Digest '93*, minus Cadbury.#26: Wouldn't this cover be more suited for a November release?#27: A car-azy cover!#28: Aw, nuts!#29: Richie enjoys a March wind. Quite fitting, considering the issue was released in March 1977.#30: Richie swings into summer!#31: A clever way to split a banana split among three kids. Also, wouldn't even a third of it be more suited for Little Lotta?#32: Exotic animals on Richie's animal preserve!#33: Dollar is very tail-ented when it comes to drumming!#34: Richie gets a birthday surprise!#35: When it comes to toys, Richie's on the right track.#36: Talk about green beans! But not the kind you eat.#37: It's the Goodyear Blimp! Wait a minute--wrong company. Also, the last appearance of the logo with the serifs.#38: Talk about a cash cow!#39: N-ICE!!!!#40: Talk about monkey business! Or should I say money-key business?#41: Curren Sea? More like a lake. Also, this series returns to the 52-page format, but would be short-lived.#42: Imagine how Little Lotta would react to that ice cream bar...#43: Disco music with a rich sound! Also, the last 52-page issue of the series.#44: That's some rich popcorn! Also, this series returns to the 36-page format which applies for the remainder of the series.#52: A cover during the height of the popularity of video arcade games.#53: Richie's being creative with his bow tie.#54: A jack-in-the-box TV set, four real!#55: Richie wearing his buck-aneer suit would later be recycled on promos for *Richie Rich Treasure Chest Digest* but with a different face.#56: Richie lost his puck, so if he's using a buck, why is he using a stack of bucks.#57: Richie's animal preserve revisited, with more exotic species!#58: The final issue of the series, and Richie has a clever way of budgeting his weekly allowance. Too bad Alfred Harvey didn't budget his revenue properly otherwise this series would have continued on.