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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
First Appearance:
Four Color #178
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
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Four Color #178
 
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1st appearance of Uncle Scrooge, introduced in a story titled ‘Christmas on Bear Mountain’

Four Color #189
Dell ⋅ 1948
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Four Color #189
 
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2nd appearance of Uncle Scrooge

First cover art by Carl Barks

Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #2 (98)
Dell ⋅ 1948
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Walt Disney's Comics and Stories #2 (98)
 
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Debut of Uncle Scrooge in the Walt Disney's Comics and Stories title

Walt Disney's Vacation Parade #2
Dell ⋅ 1951
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Walt Disney's Vacation Parade #2
 
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1st cover appearance of Uncle Scrooge

Four Color #386
Dell ⋅ 1952
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Four Color #386
 
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First Uncle Scrooge headlining title

Walt Disney's Christmas Parade #3
Western ⋅ 1965
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Walt Disney's Christmas Parade #3
 
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First reprint of Four Color #178, the first appearance of Uncle Scrooge

Walt Disney's Uncle Scrooge #179
Whitman ⋅ Dell ⋅ 1980
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Walt Disney's Uncle Scrooge #179
 
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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
Hardcover ⋅ Celestial Arts ⋅ 1981
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Uncle Scrooge: His Life and Times #1
 
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375-page leather-bound deluxe collection of fourteen Carl Barks stories

Limited to 5,000 copies

Includes signed and numbered art print by Carl Barks

Walt Disney's Uncle Scrooge #219
Dell ⋅ 1987
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Walt Disney's Uncle Scrooge #219
 
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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

DuckTales #1
Gladstone ⋅ 1988
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DuckTales #1
 
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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

Walt Disney's Uncle Scrooge #285
Gladstone ⋅ 1994
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Walt Disney's Uncle Scrooge #285
 
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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
Hardcover ⋅ Celestial Arts ⋅ 1995
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375-page hardcover collection of fourteen Carl Barks stories

Original retail price: $34.95

Walt Disney's Uncle Scrooge #296
Dell ⋅ 1996
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Walt Disney's Uncle Scrooge #296
 
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Origin of Uncle Scrooge - The Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck part 12

Walt Disney's Uncle Scrooge #309
Dell ⋅ 1998
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Walt Disney's Uncle Scrooge #309
 
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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 ⋅ 1998
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Walt Disney's Uncle Scrooge #310
 
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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

Walt Disney's Uncle Scrooge #319
Gemstone ⋅ 2003
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Walt Disney's Uncle Scrooge #319
 
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First issue published by Gemstone

Walt Disney's Uncle Scrooge #325
Gemstone ⋅ 2004
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Walt Disney's Uncle Scrooge #325
 
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Copies ordered by retailers: 6,055

The Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck #1
TPB ⋅ Gemstone ⋅ 2006
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The Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck #1
 
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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 ⋅ 2009
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The Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck #1
 
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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
Convention Exclusive ⋅ BOOM! ⋅ 2009
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Walt Disney's Uncle Scrooge #384
 
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Variant cover art by Don Rosa limited to 500 copies

Baltimore Comic Con Exclusive 2009

First issue of Uncle Scrooge published by Boom Studios

The Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck #2
Gemstone ⋅ 2010
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The Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck #2
 
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Origin of Uncle Scrooge McDuck

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

Walt Disney's Uncle Scrooge #400
BOOM! ⋅ 2011
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Walt Disney's Uncle Scrooge #400
 
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Milestone issue

Copies ordered by retailers: 4,333

Walt Disney's Uncle Scrooge #400
Deluxe Edition ⋅ BOOM! ⋅ 2011
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Walt Disney's Uncle Scrooge #400
 
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Deluxe edition with virgin cover (no title) of Money Lake by Carl Barks, originally used for Four Color #386 (1952)

DuckTales #1
BOOM! ⋅ 2011
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DuckTales #1
 
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Comic book series based on the Disney Afternoon TV show

Circulation: 7,208

DuckTales #1
SDCC ⋅ BOOM! ⋅ 2011
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DuckTales #1
 
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San Diego Comic Con 2011 exclusive, limited to 500 copies

DuckTales #0
Design ⋅ IDW ⋅ 2017
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Variant cover art by Marco Ghiglione

Uncle Scrooge #34
Variant ⋅ IDW ⋅ 2018
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Uncle Scrooge #34
 
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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 ⋅ 2018
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Uncle Scrooge: My First Millions #1
 
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Origin of Uncle Scrooge

'My First Millions' is a four-part miniseries

Uncle Scrooge #51
IDW ⋅ 2019
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Uncle Scrooge #51
 
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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
Variant ⋅ IDW ⋅ 2019
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Uncle Scrooge #51
 
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Variant cover art by Giorgio Cavazzano

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