Richie Rich Jackpots #24

Richie Rich is taking his swing to the next level in this 1976 Harvey Comics entry — the cover shows the wealthy youngster in his signature bow tie and blazer connecting with a pitch so powerfully that his bat snaps clean in two, with a robotic pitching machine in the background and baseballs scattered all across the diamond. It's a cheerful, energetic image that captures everything fun about the series: even a simple game of baseball gets an over-the-top, gadget-filled twist when you're the poorest little rich boy around. With the promise of "Every Story a Winner," issue #24 of Richie Rich Jackpots looks like a fine pick-up for fans of Harvey's lighthearted humor comics.