Richie Rich and Dollar the Dog – Harvey Comics – 1977–1982 – Ongoing Series – #1–24

Richie Rich and Dollar the Dog (1977–1982)

📘 Series Summary

Dedicated to the adventures of the "World's Richest Dog," Richie Rich and Dollar the Dog highlights the antics of Richie’s faithful "Dollar-mation." Known for his unique spots (shaped like dollar signs), Dollar is more than just a pet; he's a recurring hero who saves the Rich fortune, explores high-tech doghouses, and often carries his own pocket money. The series blends animal humor with the signature Harvey escapism of the late 1970s.

⭐ Series Highlights

  • The Dollar-mation: The series consistently plays with Dollar's unique breed and his penchant for high-society canine life, including dreams of being a piano virtuoso (#3) and a Naval cadet (#10).
  • Chef Pierre vs. Dollar: A recurring comedic theme throughout the series is the ongoing battle between Chef Pierre and Dollar, as the dog constantly attempts to "help" in the kitchen or stow away in royal meals.
  • Sci-Fi Shenanigans: Like other Richie titles, things often turn weird with the help of Professor Keenbean, such as Dollar growing to 50 feet tall (#10) or Richie and Cadbury being shrunk to insect size (#4).
  • Luxury Living: Featured elaborate visual gags of Dollar’s wealth, including solid gold braces to impress his girlfriend Fifi (#15) and a doghouse more elaborate than most mansions (#18).
  • Harvey Supporting Stars: The issues frequently included "Giant-Size" content in the early run, featuring backup stories with Little Dot and Little Lotta to round out the anthology.
  • Reggie’s Rivalry: Richie’s mean cousin Reggie Van Dough often attempted to outdo Dollar with robot dogs (#19) or fake obedience tests, usually resulting in Reggie’s own humiliation.