Richie Rich #72

Richie Rich, Freckles, and PeeWee find themselves stranded on a jungle island after a storm knocks their hydrofoil off course, with magician Zombol the Great in tow. With the island's hidden jewels tempting the stage performer, the trio must navigate the wild terrain—before Zombol's latest trick turns into trouble.

In "Escape from Paradise," Richie Rich finds himself in a tropical island adventure when he rescues a stranded pearl diver, Jo, from drowning. With tensions rising among the island’s natives, a timely arrival from one of Mr. Rich’s ships offers a way out—though not without a twist. When the locals demand that Jo teach their witch doctor magic to secure his freedom, the balance of power begins to shift in unexpected ways.

Dot joins the Adventure Club, where her friends boast about daring exploits—until she worries she can’t keep up. To fit in, she spins a tale about her imaginary Uncle Tex and his faraway cattle ranch, hoping to impress the group.