Richie Rich Diamonds #No. 54
Harvey Comics • Richie Rich Diamonds Vol. 1
Writer
Uncredited
Interior Artist
Uncredited
Cover Artist
Warren Kremer (attributed)
Publication Date
September 1982
Cover Variant
Regular/Direct Edition (with UPC)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Humorous adventures featuring 'the poor little rich boy' Richie Rich and his friend Freckles. This issue includes typical Richie Rich scenarios involving his massive wealth, often featuring his butler Cadbury and his robot maid Irona.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress and localized color breaking; visible corner blunting particularly at the top right; some general surface soiling/yellowing consistent with age; possible small tear or abrasion near the top edge; minor alignment shift on the spine (Harvey World logo is tucked into the fold).
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3.00 - $8.00; Graded (CGC 9.0+): $40.00 - $60.00
Recent Sales
Recent sales for mid-grade Richie Rich titles from this era typically range from $2 to $10 in raw condition. High-grade slabbed copies are rare as the cost of grading often exceeds the market value for these issues.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS services (approximately $25-$40) would exceed the final market value of this issue. It is best enjoyed as a raw collectible.
Notable Features
Includes a UPC barcode (direct sales). Features the iconic Harvey 'Every Story Is A Gem' tagline. Notable for being from the final years of Harvey's original publication run before their mid-80s hiatus.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Harvey Comics newsprint and ink saturation. No signs of restoration or counterfeiting. Correct 60c price point for the 1982 publication era.