Richie Rich Inventions #22

In this quirky 1982 tale from *Richie Rich Inventions* #22, the Professor grows convinced that he, Richie, and everyone around them are nothing more than characters in a comic—watched by a reader with dangerous plans to steal the Professor’s inventions or the Rich family fortune. As paranoia sets in, the line between reality and the page begins to blur.

In "The Great Mansion-Wrecking Adventure, Part 1," Robusta, a well-meaning but dim-witted substitute for Irona, takes on a simple task: welcome interior decorator Mr. Bricabrac with hospitality. But when he takes the decorator’s critiques of the Riches’ taste too literally, Robusta’s efforts to be helpful quickly turn into a full-scale mansion makeover—by demolition.

In this 1982 tale from *Richie Rich Inventions* #22, the Professor puts his latest invention to the test—a single drop of fuel promised to power a car for 100 miles. When the engine sputters and stalls, he’s already two steps ahead, brainstorming a fix before the last mile is even lost.

In "The Great Mansion-Wrecking Adventure, Part 2: No Help Needed," Richie Rich enlists Irona’s help when Mr. Bricabrac, offended by a comment about his airport waiting room redesign, storms off—leaving Richie worried about his mother’s reaction. With Irona’s clever guidance, Bricabrac is coaxed back, only to find his original vision restored and praised, much to his surprise. When Richie’s mother returns, she’s not there to critique the decor—she just wants Bricabrac’s opinion on where to hang a portrait of her son.