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 1947 Vol. 2
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1st appearance of Uncle Scrooge, introduced in a story titled ‘Christmas on Bear Mountain’

Four Color #189

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2nd appearance of Uncle Scrooge

First cover art by Carl Barks

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Debut of Uncle Scrooge in the Walt Disney's Comics and Stories title

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1st cover appearance of Uncle Scrooge

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First Uncle Scrooge headlining title

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First reprint of Four Color #178, the first appearance of Uncle Scrooge

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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 1981 Vol. 1
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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

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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

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Premiere issue of a comic book series based on the animated DuckTales cartoon that were inspired by the stories of Carl Barks

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Origin of Scrooge McDuck

Part 1: The Life & Times of Scrooge McDuck - a young Scrooge earns his 'Number One Dime'

Uncle Scrooge: His Life and Times

Celestial Arts 1995 Vol. 1
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375-page hardcover collection of fourteen Carl Barks stories

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Origin of Uncle Scrooge - The Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck part 12

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Cover art from an oil painting by Carl Barks 'This Dollar Saved My Life At Whitehorse'

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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

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First issue published by Gemstone

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Origin of Uncle Scrooge McDuck

Softcover trade paperback that collects Uncle Scrooge (1994) #285 thru #296

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Origin of Uncle Scrooge McDuck

Hardcover graphic novel that collects Uncle Scrooge (1994) #285 thru #290

Walt Disney's Uncle Scrooge #384

BOOM! 2009 Vol. 1
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Variant cover art by Don Rosa

Baltimore Comic Con Exclusive 2009

First issue of Uncle Scrooge published by Boom Studios

Limited to 500 copies

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Origin of Uncle Scrooge McDuck

Hardcover graphic novel that collects Uncle Scrooge (1994) #291 thru #296

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Milestone issue

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Walt Disney's Uncle Scrooge #400

BOOM! 2011 Vol. 1
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Deluxe edition with virgin cover (no title) of Money Lake by Carl Barks, originally used for Four Color #386 (1952)

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Comic book series based on the Disney Afternoon TV show

Circulation: 7,208

DuckTales #1

BOOM! 2011 Vol. 1
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San Diego Comic Con 2011 exclusive

Limited to 500 copies

DuckTales #0

IDW 2017 Vol. 1
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Variant cover art by Marco Ghiglione

Uncle Scrooge #34

IDW 2018 Vol. 1
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Variant cover art by Carl Barks, 70th anniversary of Uncle Scrooge

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Origin of Uncle Scrooge

'My First Millions' is a four-part miniseries

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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

Uncle Scrooge #51

IDW 2019 Vol. 1
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Variant cover art by Giorgio Cavazzano

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