Richie Rich Jackpots #40

In "Engine Stoppers, Part 1," two crooks steal Bascomb’s car and speedboat, prompting a high-speed chase that escalates when Bascomb and Richie take to the skies in a jet plane. Forced to land on the roof of a passing zeppelin, the duo is ordered to skydive—just to prove how powerless they are to the thieves who now hold the upper hand.

Richie tries to join in the fun when Freckles and Pee Wee show off their kites, but their excitement leaves him out—until he finally gets a chance to reveal his rocket-shaped kite, just as the others are wrapped up in their own playful flight.

In "Engine Stoppers - Part 2: Motor-vation," Richie and Bascomb return to the Rich Estate just as Mr. Rich’s car refuses to start—only to discover a far bigger threat: a gang of criminals who’ve gone rogue with engine-control technology, disabling police cars and holding stolen vehicles hostage in an invisible dirigible. With the crooks demanding a billion-dollar ransom, Richie and his crew must rely on skateboards and a clever device in Richie’s hand to turn the tables before the invisible threat takes over the roads entirely.

In "All Around Nurse," Nurse Jenny’s sudden resignation shocks the Riches—after all, with everyone so healthy, who needs a nurse? But when Richie suspects she’s faking it, the truth reveals something unexpected: Nurse Jenny’s care extends far beyond humans. She’s been tending to a variety of non-human patients, from broken toys to malfunctioning gadgets, and she’s not happy with how they’ve been treated. With a mix of compassion and firm resolve, she decides to stay—but only if the household learns better care habits.

In this lighthearted 1979 tale from *Richie Rich Jackpots #40*, Richie’s concern over a crook locked in Mrs. Rich’s jewel room leads to a clever escape attempt—using a rope spun from precious gems. The antics unfold in just one page, blending humor and quick thinking in a classic children’s crime caper.

In "Pa's BIG Moment," Jo’s dad, Mr. Plump, tries to pitch a product to a stuck-up businessman, while Lotta gets caught up in a mix-up involving a boy she thinks is his son. When she rushes to protect a seemingly shy kid from a bully, the truth flips—Cyril, the boy she’s trying to help, is actually the one causing trouble.