Richie Rich #213

When a string of pickpocketing incidents stumps the town, Richie Rich takes a surprising turn—he starts slipping cash into people’s pockets to help those in need. But when he learns an animal park is in trouble, his generosity takes a new, unexpected form.

In this lighthearted 1982 tale from *Richie Rich* #213, Dot and Lotta play catch—until a stray throw knocks Dot hard on the head. While Lotta panics, Dot, seeing stars (or rather, dots), is oddly delighted and asks to be hit again.

When Mr. Rich’s high-tech MX Vault system goes haywire—sending one vault careening onto a real railroad track and baffling commuters—Richie steps in to salvage the situation. Though the elaborate setup meant to foil thieves ends in chaos, Richie finds a clever new purpose for the runaway track, turning a mishap into something surprisingly useful.

In "Hold It!", Keenbean's latest invention—magnetic-sensored brakes—spills over into every corner of the Rich household, from his belt to a jet plane, leaving Mr. Rich fed up with the distraction. When Richie sees a way to put the tech to better use, he designs an invisible sensor-magneto wall that keeps employees from leaving early—until their shift is truly over.