richie rich

[Donald D. Markstein]

GlacierGod knows, I have nothing against comics produced for younger children, but I have to concur. Most Richie Rich comic books, despite the high-power talent that worked on them, were just plain dumb. Furthermore, as a parent and (recently) a grandparent, I must add that with his habit of buying his way out of any difficulty and his obsession with money (to the point where he named his dog "Dollar"), Richie Rich is among the worst role models in comics -- exceeded only by other Harvey characters, such as Little Lotta, whose atrocious eating habits lead not to early death, but to enthusiastic acceptance by her peers.

Not to get off topic, of course...

Quack, Don
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Simon DeBeer 
  To: 'dcml at stp.ling.uu.se' 
  Sent: Wednesday, September 25, 2002 6:06 AM
  Subject: richie rich



  >As for Richie Rich, I have nothing good to say about 
  >him. He's some creepy weedy little spoilt rich kid, 
  >wearing some dumb velvet pantaloons and bow tie. By 
  >rights all comics featuring the little milksop should 
  >be shredded. 

  I must vigorously disagree with these prejudiced & unnecessary comments. And in addition these views are in a minority. The Richie Rich character has appeared in one of the most successful comics of all time.  He was illustrated by very talented artists such as Ernie Colon & Warren Kramer. The Harvey comics tended to appeal to younger children, not the 'mature' audience that now is interested in Scrooge McDuck. Hence they tended to be more light weight but nonetheless of high quality artwork.  Please direct such scathing abuse to more worthy targets.


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