He was voiced by david tennant, who also voices angus and charles darwin. Mcduck s first job was shining shoes before he left his native glasgow to dig for gold in the klondike. Scrooge mcduck he has has three cubic acres of money inside his money bin and thats just the beginning of his wealth, rest of the wealth is the money in the real bank accounts, stocks, oil,diamonds, golds, inventions, supermarkets, etc. At first, donald ducks uncle scrooge was quite dickensian in character, but creator carl barks knew that a churlish miser would not sustain an audiences sympathy. A list of who i regard as the 15 richest comic characters excluding villains, ranging from disneys scrooge mcduck to marvel superhero black panther.
Over the decades, scrooge has emerged from being a mere supporting character in the donald duck oeuvre to a major figure of the duck universe. Scrooge s first appearance was essentially the personification of ebenezer scrooge. He portrays the tenth doctor in doctor who and crowley in good omens. But the arrival of his nephew donald and greatnephews huey, dewey and louie has. Buy a cheap copy of the life and times of scrooge mcduck book by don rosa. The first 70 issues mostly consisted of stories written and drawn by carl barks, the creator of scrooge mcduck. Scrooge mcduck mad cartoon network wiki fandom powered.
In case any of you are curious, forbes does a yearly richest fictional characters list, and scrooge mcduck frequently wins, as he did last year. Rockerduck is a fictional character from the scrooge mcduck universe. Scrooges first appearance was essentially the personification of ebenezer scrooge. The 20 richest comic book characters of all time 2020. The life and times of scrooge mcduck is the tirelessly researched, lovingly executed life story of scrooge mcduck, disneys most beloved and complex comic book character. Scrooge mcduck, lara croft make forbes list of richest fictional. He is portrayed as an oil tycoon, businessman, industrialist, and. The character soon became so popular that scrooge mcduck became a major figure of the duck universe. King tchalla of wakanda, better known by his superhero alias as the black panther.
Scrooge mcduck was created by carl barks in 1947 and originally made his first appearance in a comic book as opposed to most disney creations where they were introduced in animation first. Carl barks, the genius behind the creation of scrooge mcduck, the worlds richest duck, and the man who drew the comic book. Keno don rosas the life and times of scrooge mcduck was the ultimate arc welding project of the promoted fanboy of carl barks already famous for his continuity porn. Since dickenss a christmas carol, it has elicited thoughts of disagreeable skinflints. These superwealthy fictional characters from film, tv, books and games hold a wide variety of occupations.
The fictional 15 worlds billionaires forbes 400 richest. Scrooge mcduck is a comic book character created by legendary writer and artist carl barks in 1947. Many of these series include republications of stories originally written for the main uncle scrooge title in the united states or various european countries. He was created by comic book artist carl barks in 1947. The uncle to donald duck, scrooge mcduck was born to a poor scottish family and lived a relatively normal life until his 10th birthday, where his. Scrooge mcduck, also known as uncle scrooge, is a scottish duck created by carl barks. He typically wears a red or blue frock coat, top hat, pincenez glasses, and spats. When most people think of rich comic book characters, they naturally flock to two notable superheroes. Scrooge is an elderly scottish anthropomorphic pekin duck with a yelloworange bill, legs, and feet. The life and times of scrooge mcduck confirmed don rosas status as the heir apparent to the great carl barks as disneys premiere comic storyteller. Scrooge mcduck also known as uncle scrooge is a scottish duck created by carl barks.
Scrooge mcduck, also known as uncle scrooge, is an anthropomorphic duck, and the richest duck in the world. The comic strip is dated december 10th, 1988, and measures 14. Scrooge mcduck is a disney character whose name is inspired by famous literary character ebenezer scrooge by dickens. Deep down he may have a soft spot for huey, dewey and louie but they shouldnt be expecting any financial support as they head out into the world. Uncle scrooge is one of the richest and stingiest duck in the world.
The comic that tells the origin of scrooge mcduck is the duck dynasty. The life and times of scrooge mcduck book by don rosa. The former, owner of wayne enterprises, uses much of the revenues gained through the many branches of the company wayne steel, wayne shipping, wayne industries, wayne technologies, wayne medical, etc. Scrooge mcduck, duckburgs most famous resident and the star of the recent ducktales remastered, topped forbes 20 list of the 15 richest. Within the context of the fictional duck universe, he is the worlds richest person. Lessons from the richest duck in the world foundation for. Hanging on the wall near the desk in one of my offices is a beautiful limited edition work called embarrassment of riches by famed comic book artist carl barks. Lessons from the richest duck in the world foundation. In it, scrooge mcduck, his nephew donald, and his grandnephews huey, dewey, and lewy are measuring the depths of the gold and treasurers in the money bin. In 2002, forbes magazine named scrooge mcduck historys 4th richest fictional character but moved him down to sixth place in 2005. Scrooge mcduck tops forbes fictional 15 wealthiest characters. He was created by carl barks, who used him in one story.
He is the most richest person in all of publishing comic books even marvel. Born in 1867 in scotland, he left in 1880 for the united states of america, where he sought wealth for a decade before finding it in the klondike in 18961898 see his biography. Scrooge mcduck is a protagonist from disney and the main protagonist of the ducktales series. This is a disambiguation page for richest duck in the world. I made my name by being tougher than the toughies and smarter than the smarties. Scrooge could easily buy out every other character on this list and still. Many of these series include republications of stories originally written for the main uncle scrooge title in the.
How scrooge mcduck taught me to be rich the balance. Scrooge was originally named after the pennypinching character from charles dickens 1843 book, a christmas carol. The series also featured donald duck and his nephews as supporting characters. Many of his stories are built on characters and locations created by carl barks. See more ideas about scrooge mcduck, duck tales and uncle scrooge. Scrooge mcduck was first introduced in 1947 most boomers who grew up in the knew him as uncle scrooge he was a super popular comic book character in the scrooge mcduck from duck tales scrooge mcduck favourite disney character after kermit since he is now disney. Flintheart glomgold is scrooge s archenemy and the second richest duck in the world. We specialize in marvel and dc, but carry dark horse, and many others as well. Scrooge mcduck is the best comic book character ever. Well, thats true, but scrooge and richie rich have managed to make it onto our list of the richest comic book characters of all time. The first richest comic book character of all time is silver sable.
He typically wears a red or blue frock coat, top hat, pincenez glasses, and spats and is portrayed in animations as speaking with a slight scottish accent, also sometimes. Well, thats true, but scrooge and richie rich have managed to make it onto our list of. Defying comic book time, don rosas 12part epic takes every reasonably possible noodle incident, adventure, and reference from scrooge mcduck s life in barks comics and organizes them into a coherent, plausible timeline. The uncle of donald duck made his first appearance in the christmas on bear mountain and has been accumulating money in his large money bin ever since, while searching the world for hidden treasure. Once a world famous adventurer, scrooge has seemingly retired. Scrooge mcduck is the main protagonist of ducktales 2017 series. Carl barks said that scrooges wealth is five billion quintiplitilion unptuplatillion multuplatillion. Scrooge mcduck is a fictional character created in 1947 by carl barks as a workforhire for the walt disney company. Jul 28, 2019 scrooge mcduck is a disney character whose name is inspired by famous literary character ebenezer scrooge by dickens. The 20 richest comic book characters of all time 2020 wealthy. Uncle scrooge is a comic book with the moneygrubber scrooge mcduck the richest duck in the world as the main character. Defying comicbook time, don rosas 12part epic takes every reasonably possible noodle incident, adventure, and reference from scrooge mcducks life in barks comics and organizes them into a coherent.
Batman the comic book hero better known as batman, bruce wayne inherited his fortune when his parents. The life and times of scrooge mcduck comic book tv tropes. In the hills his family was arch enemy with the clan of whiskervilles. The character was created by carl barks in the 1956 story the second richest duck. Scrooge mcduck officially began his career in fall of 1947 when carl barks while working for disney created an antagonistic uncle for popular disney character, donald duck for a comic book entitled christmas at bear mountain. These are the 20 richest comic book characters of all time. Lost in the andes 2011, this second volume collecting barks complete duck oeuvre shines the spotlight squarely on his finest creation, the miserly scrooge mcduck, known for swimming like a porpoise through his cubicacres worth of cash and sweating every last dime of his fortune. He typically wears a red or blue frock coat, top hat, pincenez glasses, and spats and is portrayed in animations as speaking with a slight scottish accent, also sometimes known as a. Donald ducks pennypinching uncle scrooge mcduck came from humble beginnings before amassing his fortune. Over the years, scrooge mcduck has proven popular enough to appear as the main character in a number of other comic book series. Scrooge mcduck was first introduced in 1947 most boomers who grew up in the knew him as uncle scrooge he was a super popular comic book character in the scrooge mcduck from duck tales scrooge mcduckfavourite disney character after kermit since he is now disney.
The character soon became so popular that mcduck became a major figure of the duck universe. Jul 16, 2015 scrooge is an unlikely name for a hero. Scrooge mcduck, lara croft make forbes list of richest. Gifts featuring the worlds richest duck scrooge mcduck. While she first appeared in 1960, her relationship with. When you first try to think about who are the richest comic book characters of all time, you dont immediately think of scrooge mcduck or richie rich, right. Rosa painstakingly researched every scrooge story ever written by his creator and legendary writer, carl barks, for references, both substantial and passing, to scrooge s past.
Keno don hugo rosa born june 29, 1951, is an american comic book writer and illustrator known best for his stories about scrooge mcduck, donald duck and other duck family characters. Rockefeller, the american capitalist and philanthropist. The worlds richest duck is back on top after recovering his fortune from archrival flintheart glomgold. Scrooge mcduck tops forbes fictional 15 wealthiest.
Scrooge mcduck is the uncle of the famous disney character, donald duck. He is named after the miserly ebeneezer scrooge, from a christmas carol, and even played him in mickeys christmas carol. The uncle to donald duck, scrooge mcduck was born to a poor scottish family and lived a relatively normal life until his. Black panther was the richest human superhero thus far, scrooge mcduck. Over the decades, scrooge has emerged from a supporting character in the comic book world to one of the most popular and recognizable. Scrooge mcduck, son of fergus mcduck and downy odrake, is the richest duck in the world. He is portrayed in animations as speaking with a scottish accent. Rosa painstakingly researched every scrooge story ever written by his creator and legendary writer, carl barks, for references, both substantial and passing, to scrooges past. Black panther was the richest human superhero thus far. As a finishing touch, each comic strip is signed by carl barks to commemorate his role as the creator of the scrooge mcduck character. Rockerduck is also known as the third richest duck in the world.
Named after ebenezer scrooge from charles dickens 1843 novel a christmas carol, he is donald ducks rich, miserly uncle, whose primary character trait is his thrift. Uncle scrooge 1404 series complete download free cbr. Scrooge mcduck richest fictional character dibujos. Characterized as a greedy antihero in his first few appearances, mcduck was eventually portrayed as a thrifty. As per forbess official website, scrooge mcduck ranks 6th in the list of fobes fictional 15 rich characters. Scrooge mcduck heads the forbes list of fictional 15 wealthiest. Scrooge mcduck is a cartoon character created in 1947 by carl barks and licensed by the walt disney company.
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