Richie Rich: The Fictional Wealthy Child from Harvey Comics

Overview of Richie Rich, a fictional wealthy child from Harvey Comics created by Alfred Harvey and Warren Kremer in the 1950s. Covers his adventures, iconic gadgets, comic series and cultural legacy.

Richie Rich is a comic-book fictional character created by publisher Alfred Harvey and artist Warren Kremer for Harvey Comics. The character was introduced and promoted by Harvey Comics beginning in the 1950s.

Character concept

Presented as a very wealthy child, Richie Rich is often nicknamed "the poor little rich boy" and described as "the richest kid in the world." Stories typically focus on his adventures and the extravagant devices, playthings, and household staff that surround his wealthy lifestyle.

Publication

Richie Rich headlined a number of comic-book series published by Harvey Comics. Examples of titles that featured him as the central character include:

Richie Rich Millions (1961)
Richie Rich Dollars & Cents (1963)

Over time the character appeared in many subsequent issues and spin-off titles produced by Harvey Comics and later licensees, becoming one of the publisher's best-known properties.