Personal vs Technology

Who is richer, Richie Rich or Scrooge McDuck? Who is the richest among all fictional characters? Michael Noer and Dan Ackman originally compiled the list in Forbes 2002 edition. Santa Claus is crowned as The Richest Fictional Character with infinite wealth.While the list is updated in 2006, The number one is no longer owned by Father Christmas. Oliver “Daddy” Warbucks grabbed the chair with net worth approximately $36.2 billion! If he can be put into Forbes’ List of Billionaires (2007), he will be ranked #4 worldwide behind Bill Gates, Warren Buffet, and Mexican telecommunication tycoon Carlos Slim Helu. The character appeared in comic strip Little Orphan Annie, first published in 1924.

So, who is richer on the battle of Richie Rich against Scrooge McDuck? Apparently, Richie Rich won in 2002 with $24.7 billion vs $8.5 billion. But last list revealed that his wealth is degenerated and only less than half of his fortune in 2006. While Scrooge McDuck gained extra $2.5 billion during 4 years of time. The winner went to Mr Scrooge McDuck.

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