Richie Rich Vault of Mystery #1

Harvey Comics launched this inaugural issue of Richie Rich Vault of Mystery in 1974 with a cover that plunges readers straight into supernatural chaos — a wide-eyed Richie stands at the threshold of his vault as money bags and bills fly wildly through the air, while a startled adult staggers backward in shock. A glowing green statue at Richie's feet appears to be the source of the mayhem, with the cover copy warning that "the statue cast a curse upon the riches…that couldn't be destroyed!" It's a fun, spooky twist on the world's wealthiest kid, blending the familiar Harvey humor with just enough eerie mystery to make this first issue feel like something genuinely different.