Richie Rich Millions #49

In "Real Fun Business," Richie and Gloria take a crack at running an ice cream parlor—only to find everything from the soda fountain to the freezer is broken. When they discover the owner they bought the shop from is now thriving next door by cleaning the sticky messes left by their failed treats, they’re stunned. Then comes the real shock: the well water isn’t water at all, but crude oil.

When Richie Rich accidentally turns himself and his surroundings into grotesque shapes with a mysterious fluid, he finds an unexpected use for the chaos—just as a pair of bumbling kidnappers whisk him off to their island lair. The Instant Uglies! is a delightfully silly, fast-paced romp where humor and mischief take center stage, proving that even the most absurd inventions can save the day.

In "The Ample Camper," Lotta joins her scout troop on a camping trip, where her love of food gets her in trouble—especially when the troop leader reprimands her for eating too much. But when she uses her quick thinking to save everyone from a sudden landslide, her fellow scouts show their gratitude by treating her to a feast of hamburgers and hot dogs.

In "Richie Rich Meets Uncle Smart," Richie’s dad warns him that his uncle is a master of thrift, setting up a day where small choices matter. As Uncle Smart suggests increasingly extravagant outings, Richie keeps finding ways to save money—each clever idea delighting his uncle, who promises a reward. When Richie returns home in a brand-new limousine, his parents are stunned—only to learn it was, quite literally, the cheapest car at the dealership.