Uncle Scrooge: The Richest Character in the Comic Book Universe?
When it comes to wealth in comics, Scrooge McDuck dominates the scene with his legendary stash of gold coins. But how rich is he really? Is he the richest of all comic book characters? Let's find out.
How Much Is Uncle Scrooge's Fortune Worth?
According to creator Carl Barks , Scrooge McDuck owns 1 multiplujillion, 9 obsquatumilions, 623 dollars and 62 cents . A purely imaginary figure that does not help to determine his true wealth, but gives a clear idea of his immense fortune. Screenwriter Don Rosa increases the figure to 5 multiplujillions, 9 impossibibilions, 7 fantastictrillions and 16 cents , adding even more exaggeration to the imagination.
In 1961, Italian cartoonist Gian Giacomo Dalmasso coined the term "fantastiliardo" to describe Scrooge's immense wealth, a term that has even entered the Italian language! More and more authors have tried to quantify his wealth, such as Giorgio Pezzin , who ventured 1200 fusomilioni .
Scrooge McDuck's Immense Money Bin
Uncle Scrooge’s wealth isn’t limited to extravagant numbers. One of the most iconic elements of his fortune is his enormous vault , which Barks claims contains 3 cubic hectares of dollars’ worth of gold. But how big is this vault really?
One blog has estimated that the space inside the vault could hold up to $27 billion in silver coins. This estimate, however, is only in pocket change, as the duck's fortune extends far beyond cash: Scrooge owns industries, mines, and lands scattered all over the world.
Scrooge McDuck in the Forbes Ranking
In 2013, Forbes estimated Scrooge's wealth at $65.4 billion , likely taking into account all of his assets, not just the contents of his vault. Other estimates, such as those from the website The Billford , also place his fortune at $31 billion .
Is He Really the Richest?
When comparing Scrooge McDuck to other wealthy comic book characters like Bruce Wayne (Batman) and Tony Stark (Iron Man) , none of them seem to come close to his phantasmagorical figures. Scrooge McDuck remains, for all intents and purposes, the richest.
However, what makes Uncle Scrooge truly special is not only his immense fortune, but his adventurous spirit and the way he uses his wealth to live unique experiences, protect what he loves, and challenge his adversaries.
