Richie Rich Vaults of Mystery #42

When the sneaky E.G. Fizzle sneaks into the Rich mansion and zaps Richie with a shrink ray, the millionaire kid suddenly finds himself the size of a toy—snatched up and pocketed like a prize. But with Dollar on the case and a trail of clues leading from the mansion to the garden, tiny Richie’s got a big adventure ahead, just trying to stay one step ahead of the villain’s next move.

When Fizzle chases a shrunken Richie and Dollar into the mansion, chaos ensues—until Prof. Keenbean steps in with a sweet twist: ice cream reverses the shrink ray. With a flash and a scoop, Fizzle gets his comeuppance, shrunk down and locked in a birdcage for the police.

When two bumbling kidnappers try to snatch Richie Rich for the third time, they resort to a ridiculous disguise—pretending to be Mr. Rich himself—only to find their plan hilariously undermined by the kid millionaire’s quick wit and knack for turning the tables. Written by a team known for playful twists, this five-page adventure blends slapstick humor with a clever kid’s-eye view of deception.

Richie Rich finds himself aboard a rundown river boat with his kidnappers, unaware that the vessel is actually his own high-tech vessel in disguise. As the boat transforms mid-river into a helicopter, it makes a dramatic landing at the Rich factories—where the police are already waiting.