Richie Rich ##12
Harvey Comics • Richie Rich (Vol. 1)
Writer
Uncredited
Interior Artist
Warren Kremer
Cover Artist
Warren Kremer (attributed)
Publication Date
March 1963
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the adventures of Richie Rich, 'the poor little rich boy'. Stories in this era typically focus on Richie's immense wealth and his interactions with friends like Freckles (pictured on cover). This issue includes multiple short stories featuring Richie, his butler Cadbury, and his parents.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fair/Good (CGC 1.5)
Condition Details
Extensive spine damage including significant paper loss and heavy tape reinforcement along the entire left edge. Heavy writing in ink on the front cover. Multiple stickers/labels applied to the cover. Significant spine splitting, corner rounding, and general creasing throughout. Soiling and staining visible on the yellow background.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $25; Graded: Not recommended for grading in this condition.
Recent Sales
High-grade copies (CGC 9.0+) have sold for $300+, but low-grade copies with tape and writing fluctuate between $10 and $20 on secondary markets like eBay.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth professional grading. The cost of the grading service (approx. $25-$40) exceeds the value of the book in this condition. The tape and heavy writing are major 'Qualified' or 'Restored' labels/detractions in professional grading.
Notable Features
Silver Age Harvey comic. Features a cover with a diamond-encrusted turtle. Early issue in the long-running Richie Rich main series. Includes Freckles on the cover.
Authentication Notes
The paper aging and the specific Harvey '2c' price marking are consistent with 1963 production. The tape appears to be vintage cellophane tape which has yellowed over time, consistent with long-term storage.