Richie Rich Digest Stories #4

Richie Rich goes all out with lavish gifts for Gloria Glad, only to learn she’s more excited by simple pleasures. When she calls him during her scavenger hunt, she gently reminds him that a little something sweet might mean more than a big something expensive.

When Reggie Van Dough visits Richie Rich with a new batch of pranks, the boys are quickly caught in a wild situation when two crooks blow the door off one of the Rich money vaults—leaving them trapped and in need of a quick escape.

Richie Rich is handed a mysterious mood diamond by a foreign little man, promising it changes color with the wearer’s emotions—just as Mrs. Rich and Irona are swept up in the latest fad. But when the gem begins reacting in ways no one expects, even the most innocent mood shift could spark a heist.

When the Riches offer to buy the Mood Diamond, they demand proof of ownership—only for a gang of sword-wielding Oomigoomian men to ambush the little foreign man, revealing him as the Thief of Oomigoomi, and demand the sacred eye of the idol. With a clever twist, the Thief strikes a deal: he’ll take the Riches’ money and steal back the diamond, all while keeping the gang at bay.

In "The Idol Rich," the Thief of Oomigoomi sneaks through the mansion, hunting a diamond hidden in a piece of jewelry worn by Mrs. Rich—only to find her transformed into a living, breathing version of the legendary Idol of Oomigoomi when she appears at the ball.

When Mayda convinces Cousin Freddy to pretend to be her boyfriend to stir up jealousy in Richie, things take a surprising turn—especially when she spots Richie seemingly enjoying himself with a string of other girls. But is it really Richie, or is there more to the mystery than meets the eye?

Dr. Brainwave demonstrates his latest invention to Mr. Rich, a machine that can transfer animal traits to humans—until Cadbury starts behaving oddly, sending Mrs. Oyster-Shell into a panic.

Richie Rich’s latest prank war takes a turn when Reggie, after pulling a few too many jokes on his wealthy friend and pals, gets a surprise package that has him sweating—sure it’s revenge, but what’s really inside?