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<DIV><FONT color=#000000>God 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.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT color=#000000>Not to get off topic, of course...</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT color=#000000>Quack, Don</FONT></DIV>
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style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: black"><B>From:</B>
<A href="mailto:Simon_DeBeer@bathnes.gov.uk"
title=Simon_DeBeer@bathnes.gov.uk>Simon DeBeer</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A
href="mailto:'dcml@stp.ling.uu.se'"
title=dcml@stp.ling.uu.se>'dcml@stp.ling.uu.se'</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Wednesday, September 25, 2002 6:06
AM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> richie rich</DIV>
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<P><BR><SPAN class=296430213-25092002>></SPAN>As for Richie Rich, I have
nothing good to say about <BR><SPAN
class=296430213-25092002>></SPAN>him. He's some creepy weedy little spoilt
rich kid, <BR><SPAN class=296430213-25092002>></SPAN>wearing some dumb
velvet pantaloons and bow tie. By <BR><SPAN
class=296430213-25092002>></SPAN>rights all comics featuring the little
milksop should <BR><SPAN class=296430213-25092002>></SPAN>be shredded.
</P>
<P><SPAN class=296430213-25092002>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.</SPAN></P><BR>**********************************************************************<BR>The
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