Richie Rich #No. 81
Harvey Comics • Richie Rich: The Poor Little Rich Boy (Vol. 1)
Writer
Uncredited
Interior Artist
Uncredited
Cover Artist
Warren Kremer (attributed)
Publication Date
May 1969
Cover Variant
Regular Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the adventures of Richie Rich, the world's richest kid. Stories in this era typically involve Richie using his vast wealth to help others or outsmarting thieves (the Onion, etc.) alongside his butler Cadbury and dog Dollar.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good (CGC 2.0)
Condition Details
Significant damage including a large corner piece missing (top right), heavy spine wear with splitting, multiple creasing throughout cover, edge chipping, heavy staining/soiling, and a yellow sticker/residue on the right mid-edge. A large paper scrap is covering the bottom left corner.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8; Graded (CGC 2.0): $15 - $25
Recent Sales
Low-grade Harvey comics from this era typically sell in bulk lots for $2-$5 per issue. Higher grade copies (VF/NM) can fetch $40-$60, but this specimen is significantly degraded.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading exceeds the value of the comic in this condition. It is a common issue with substantial structural defects.
Notable Features
12 cent cover price. Classic dollar-sign cover motif. Silver Age Harvey publication.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1960s Harvey paper stock. Standard newsprint interior with expected tanning. Staples show signs of rust/oxidation consistent with age.