Uncle Scrooge
Creation & Design
Uncle Scrooge was created by Carl Barks and first appeared in the 1947 comic 'Christmas on Bear Mountain'. He was designed as a foil to Donald Duck, showcasing a character driven by wealth and adventure.Early Years
Scrooge's early stories often revolved around his adventures in search of treasure and his interactions with his family, particularly Donald Duck and his nephews, Huey, Dewey, and Louie.Character Development
Over the years, Scrooge has evolved from a one-dimensional miser to a complex character who values family and adventure, often reflecting on his past while navigating new challenges.Cultural Reception
Uncle Scrooge has been well-received by audiences, becoming a beloved character in Disney's pantheon, known for his wit, intelligence, and adventurous spirit.Character Details
Real Name:
Scrooge McDuck
Aliases:
Scrooge, The Richest Duck in the World
Species:
Duck
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Duck family, The Beagle Boys, Donald Duck
Abilities:
Wealth management, Business acumen, Adventuring
Equipment:
Money bin, Adventurer's gear
Weight:
150lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
white
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Four Color #178
Dell
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1947
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Vol. 2
1st appearance of Uncle Scrooge, introduced in a story titled ‘Christmas on Bear Mountain’
1st appearance of Uncle Scrooge, introduced in a story titled ‘Christmas on Bear Mountain’
Four Color #189
Dell
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1948
•
Vol. 2
2nd appearance of Uncle Scrooge
First cover art by Carl Barks
Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #2 (98)
Dell
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1948
•
Vol. 9
Debut of Uncle Scrooge in the Walt Disney's Comics and Stories title
Debut of Uncle Scrooge in the Walt Disney's Comics and Stories title
Walt Disney's Vacation Parade #2
Dell
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1951
•
Vol. 1
1st cover appearance of Uncle Scrooge
Four Color #386
Dell
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1952
•
Vol. 2
First Uncle Scrooge headlining title
Walt Disney's Christmas Parade #3
Western
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1965
•
Vol. 2
First reprint of Four Color #178, the first appearance of Uncle Scrooge
First reprint of Four Color #178, the first appearance of Uncle Scrooge
Whitman edition, distributed in three-packs
Similar covers exist with a colorless moon and star but do not command significant value
Whitman edition, distributed in three-packs
Similar covers exist with a colorless moon and star but do not command significant value
Uncle Scrooge: His Life and Times #1
Celestial Arts
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1981
•
Vol. 1
Hardcover
375-page leather-bound deluxe collection of fourteen Carl Barks stories
Includes signed and numbered art print by Carl Barks
Limited to 5,000 copies
375-page leather-bound deluxe collection of fourteen Carl Barks stories
Includes signed and numbered art print by Carl Barks
Limited to 5,000 copies
Walt Disney's Uncle Scrooge #219
Dell
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1987
•
Vol. 1
First written and illustrated work in comics by Don Rosa
Nominated for a Harvey Award
Later, Rosa won an Eisner for 'Best Serialized Story' for a 12-chapter contribution to Scrooge history with The Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck
First written and illustrated work in comics by Don Rosa
Nominated for a Harvey Award
Later, Rosa won an Eisner for 'Best Serialized Story' for a 12-chapter contribution to Scrooge history with The Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck
DuckTales #1
Gladstone
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1988
•
Vol. 1
Premiere issue of a comic book series based on the animated DuckTales cartoon that were inspired by the stories of Carl Barks
Premiere issue of a comic book series based on the animated DuckTales cartoon that were inspired by the stories of Carl Barks
Walt Disney's Uncle Scrooge #285
Gladstone
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1994
•
Vol. 1
Origin of Scrooge McDuck
Part 1: The Life & Times of Scrooge McDuck - a young Scrooge earns his 'Number One Dime'
Origin of Scrooge McDuck
Part 1: The Life & Times of Scrooge McDuck - a young Scrooge earns his 'Number One Dime'
375-page hardcover collection of fourteen Carl Barks stories
Original retail price: $34.95
375-page hardcover collection of fourteen Carl Barks stories
Original retail price: $34.95
Walt Disney's Uncle Scrooge #296
Dell
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1996
•
Vol. 1
Origin of Uncle Scrooge - The Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck part 12
Origin of Uncle Scrooge - The Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck part 12
Walt Disney's Uncle Scrooge #309
Dell
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1998
•
Vol. 1
Cover art from an oil painting by Carl Barks 'This Dollar Saved My Life At Whitehorse'
Copies ordered by retailers: 10,044
Cover art from an oil painting by Carl Barks 'This Dollar Saved My Life At Whitehorse'
Copies ordered by retailers: 10,044
Walt Disney's Uncle Scrooge #310
Dell
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1998
•
Vol. 1
Scarce, low print run
Cover art from painting by Carl Barks 'Treasure Island'
Photograph of Carl Barks on back cover shows him painting the illustration on page one
Scarce, low print run
Cover art from painting by Carl Barks 'Treasure Island'
Photograph of Carl Barks on back cover shows him painting the illustration on page one
Walt Disney's Uncle Scrooge #319
Gemstone
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2003
•
Vol. 1
First issue published by Gemstone
Walt Disney's Uncle Scrooge #325
Gemstone
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2004
•
Vol. 1
Copies ordered by retailers: 6,055
Origin of Uncle Scrooge McDuck
Softcover trade paperback that collects Uncle Scrooge (1994) #285 thru #296
Origin of Uncle Scrooge McDuck
Softcover trade paperback that collects Uncle Scrooge (1994) #285 thru #296
The Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck #1
Gemstone
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2009
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Vol. 1
Origin of Uncle Scrooge McDuck
Hardcover graphic novel that collects Uncle Scrooge (1994) #285 thru #290
Origin of Uncle Scrooge McDuck
Hardcover graphic novel that collects Uncle Scrooge (1994) #285 thru #290
Walt Disney's Uncle Scrooge #384
BOOM!
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2009
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Vol. 1
Convention Exclusive
Variant cover art by Don Rosa
Baltimore Comic Con Exclusive 2009
First issue of Uncle Scrooge published by Boom Studios
Limited to 500 copies
Variant cover art by Don Rosa
Baltimore Comic Con Exclusive 2009
First issue of Uncle Scrooge published by Boom Studios
Limited to 500 copies
The Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck #2
Gemstone
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2010
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Vol. 1
Origin of Uncle Scrooge McDuck
Hardcover graphic novel that collects Uncle Scrooge (1994) #291 thru #296
Origin of Uncle Scrooge McDuck
Hardcover graphic novel that collects Uncle Scrooge (1994) #291 thru #296
Walt Disney's Uncle Scrooge #400
BOOM!
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2011
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Vol. 1
Milestone issue
Copies ordered by retailers: 4,333
Deluxe edition with virgin cover (no title) of Money Lake by Carl Barks, originally used for Four Color #386 (1952)
Deluxe edition with virgin cover (no title) of Money Lake by Carl Barks, originally used for Four Color #386 (1952)
DuckTales #1
BOOM!
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2011
•
Vol. 1
Comic book series based on the Disney Afternoon TV show
Circulation: 7,208
Comic book series based on the Disney Afternoon TV show
Circulation: 7,208
San Diego Comic Con 2011 exclusive
Limited to 500 copies
Variant cover art by Marco Ghiglione
Variant cover art by Carl Barks, 70th anniversary of Uncle Scrooge
Copies ordered by retailers: 2,736 including cover A and B
Variant cover art by Carl Barks, 70th anniversary of Uncle Scrooge
Copies ordered by retailers: 2,736 including cover A and B
Uncle Scrooge: My First Millions #1
IDW
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2018
•
Vol. 1
Origin of Uncle Scrooge
'My First Millions' is a four-part miniseries
Uncle Scrooge #51
IDW
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2019
•
Vol. 1
Origin of Uncle Scrooge, how he earned his "Fifth Million" - a continuation from a 2018 4-part limited series that explored how Scrooge earned his first four million dollars
Origin of Uncle Scrooge, how he earned his "Fifth Million" - a continuation from a 2018 4-part limited series that explored how Scrooge earned his first four million dollars
Variant cover art by Giorgio Cavazzano
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