The character archie andrews was created by john l. Bruce wayne may be the best known billionaire in comic books, but hes not the richest. Two different comics have sold for one million dollars recently and even lower grades of this comic book sell for hundreds of thousands of dollars. Az list of marvel comic characters marvel comic characters. Where would this list be without one of the most famously bizarre comic book characters out there. Throughout the golden age 1930s and 40s and the silver age 1950s and 60s of comic books, the industry had many critics.
Basically characters who usually have a lot of money, or at least their families do. Aug 01, 2019 the greatest comic book characters in the canon have been debated and argued over for decades. Sep 06, 2016 for the record, i am not including any characters on this list whose wealth cannot be quantified, so im not including any aliens such as the collector or gods like odin and thor, nor am i including guys like namor and aquaman, who would be undeniably wealthy due to being rulers and having access to any shipwrecks they should want. Feb 11, 20 in 1982, archie comics introduced cheryl blossom. Move over bruce wayne, these comic book characters are. With the 2014 san diego comic con in full swing, we take a look at the most richest comic book characters in history. In true comic book fashion, however, a hero saved the day. One such critic was fredric wertham, a child psychiatrist who believed that comic books were turning american youths into perverted juvenile delinquents. Smallville comic book smallville novels smallville season 11. That means its time to rank the richest comic book characters. Though darcy is intelligent and honest, his excess of pride causes him to look down on his social inferiors. Comic book characters in honor of this saturdays free comic book day, here are 24 comic book characters, both wellknown and lesser known, reading comics we think theyd love.
Spiderman is without doubt one of marvels most famous, popular, and moneyspinning characters. Jan 31, 2016 the archie comics characters that inspired riverdale. Where do they get those wonderful toys 18 obscenely wealthy. Luthor is one of the richest comic book characters because he never seems to run out of money, no matter what kind of ridiculous plan hes. That said, while the comic is a fun, youthful and visually appealing approach to the characters that make up. Janet van dyne and hank pym have such a long and storied comic book history, its easy to forget how they started. Browse a comprehensive az list of marvel comic characters.
The 20 richest comic book characters of all time 2020. It doesnt matter if they are old money or nouveau riche. There are more and more people who want to be just like these rich cartoon characters from their comic books. The creations of bon kane, bill finger, jerry siegel, joe shuster, stan lee and co. King tchalla of wakanda, better known by his superhero alias as the black panther. It is amazing to see how these rich cartoon characters from comic books have made an impression on youngsters in this generation. History talk 0 list of characters who are or have been wealthy. A former lover of bruce wayne, jezebel is a striking, highly deductive former model who also happens to. Jun 23, 2018 janet van dyne and hank pym have such a long and storied comic book history, its easy to forget how they started.
Many started fighting crime out of sheer boredom, and most pretended to be ineffetual hedonists in public to deflect suspicions about their secret lives. A horde of wealth can either buy you enough fancy gadgets to become a superhero, or try to take over the world. She is a wealthy teenage girl, the privileged daughter of a software engineer and apparently quite the boy magnet. Submit your own neatorama post and vote for others posts to earn neatopoints that you can redeem for tshirts, hoodies and more over at the neatoshop. Scroll down and check out our list of the top 5 richest comic book characters. Born in stockholm after the holocaust, he is the only surviving child of vladek and anja spiegelman. What you are about to read is the definitive list of the 100 greatest black comic book superheroesvillains of alltimeall ranked. Actually, no opinions this time, although some of the facts are conjecture. Just imagine the crazy home amenities wed have at our disposal.
It is amazing how some of these characters manage to run multinational corporations, have illustrious love lives, and still keep cities safe from crime. The richest fictional character may be right here on this list of comic book characters, though, were not sure how much lucy made at that psychiatry booth she has no paper trail. It doesnt matter if they flaunt their wealth with fancy cars and jewelry, or live austere lives. Aug 20, 2019 peter parker is one of the most relatable and popular comic book characters in the world, making it no wonder that spiderman has become the powerhouse that he is. But spidey was very close to being kicked in the wastepaper bin mere moments after making it off the drawing board. Literatures rich characters also vary in their likability ranging from appalling to appealing. The companys many titles feature the fictional teenagers archie andrews, jughead jones, betty cooper, veronica lodge, reggie mantle, sabrina spellman, and josie and the pussycats. The addams family the gothic lifestyle of the addam family adds to the extra pleasure of reading these comic books.
However, theres no question that he is one of the richest comic book characters. The 50 greatest comicbook characters movies empire. This is true in marvel comics and dc, and the truth is that this costs a lot of money. Jul 25, 2014 with the 2014 san diego comic con in full swing, we take a look at the most richest comic book characters in history. This dc character first appeared in 1989, when he tried out for the legion of superheroes a teen team from the future, and got promptly rejected for having an absolutely ridiculous power.
Over the years, bruce wayne has been known as one of the most wealthy characters in all of comics, paying for the newest technology for his. Most everyone immediately thinks of bruce wayne batman when they think of wealthy comic book heroes, but a new list at tells a different tale, looking at the top 20 wealthiest comic book characters. Luckily, their are some pretty wealthy characters within dc to bankroll their endeavors. Move over bruce wayne, these comic book characters are wealthy too 23 photos. Ten of the richest comic book characters ever worthly. Though some of his observations may seem like marginal philosophical stretches, he excels in showing how the dilemas facing the super hero in comics, can be very metaphorical to our world today. The 20 richest comic book characters ever money inc.
All comic book characters have the potential, but only the top 20 marvel villains and superheroes here and dc made it here. Comic book characters often have a lot of gadgets, inventions, soupedup vehicles, and loadedup secret bases to go to. From ballpark figures based on backstories to net worths actually mentioned within the pages of funnybooks, weve complied a list of the most loaded comic book characters going today. The dropoffs net worth estimates are based on an analysis of the fictional characters source material, and where possible, valued against known realworld commodity. The 20 richest comic book characters of all time being the first black superhero in mainstream american comic books, black pan. Miss fury has been identified as the first female superhero created and drawn by a woman cartoonist. These are the 20 richest comic book characters of all time. When it comes to rich cartoon characters in comic books, you might wonder how they have inspired young adults. In the universes of both marvel and dc, there are inhabitants who are only after money and will rob and steal from anyone to get it. Over the course of the novel, he tempers his classconsciousness and learns to admire and love elizabeth for her strong character. Janets father was a successful businessman who left her a very healthy inheritance.
Kicking off our list is one the most famous villainsantiheroes in all of comic book historymagneto. In this issue, a brand new superhero emerges, that goes by the name of barry allen, or the silver age flash. Comics have seen their fair share of billionaires over the years, some good, some evil, and here are ten of the absolute richest comic book characters ever. Martin goodman, head of marvel at the time, told spiderman creator stan lee that he thought the new hero was a rotten idea for a comic book hero. By day, madam fatal is the wealthy actor richard stanton, but when his young daughter is kidnapped, he decides to go undercover to find out who did it. After barbara salinger commits suicide at the coit tower, killing both parents in the fall, marcus lived on the streets of the city until he is aided by mysterious people and enrolled in kings dominion to become an assassin. Sep 29, 2019 comic book characters often have a lot of gadgets, inventions, soupedup vehicles, and loadedup secret bases to go to. Like mitt and the president, wealthy fictional protagonists vary in that some are to the manor born while others become affluent from their own hard work.
Is iron man the richest superhero in the marvel universe. Therefore, except for rare cases, superheroes have to have an abundant source of income. We know that magneto is one of the richest comic book characters ever because he has control of all of the metal, plus he stole a lot of nazi gold from hydra. Top 10 ghost and undead comic book characters duration. You dont have to be fabulously wealthy to be a comic book star, but it sure as hell cant hurt. May 06, 2010 most everyone immediately thinks of bruce wayne batman when they think of wealthy comic book heroes, but a new list at tells a different tale, looking at the top 20 wealthiest comic book characters. The dalmatian comic book is one such book you need to read in order to get to know more about the cruel rich villain. A trobuled teen, marcus lived with his parents in san francisco, having moved from the country of nicaragua during the wars. It is amazing how some of these characters manage to run multinational corporations, have illustrious love lives, and still keep. The following is a list of characters in the archie comics universe.
Art spiegelman is the author and narrator of maus, and also one of the storys main characters. Clark what if you had enough money to not have to worry about using the great responsibility that comes with having great power. This comic book is undoubtedly the most valuable comic book in the world. His brother, richieu, died as a child during the war, and his mother committed suicide in 1968 when he was twenty years old. Zimmerman does a adaquate job of finding a spiritual center for many of the characters well known in the comic book universe. Cecila reyes is one of two afrolatinx comic book characters on this list who will be featured prominently in the upcoming film the new mutants. As the saying goes, money makes the world go round. He is the most richest person in all of publishing comic books even marvel.
For some reason, he uses his talents as an actor and costumer to go undercover as an old woman with a cane. Characters that either became wealthy in their own right or lived off their families fortunes. If not, heres your refresher on the comic book inspirations for the main characters in. These inexperienced marvel fans dont know who is the richest character in the world. Xavier obviously inherited a great deal from him because he has been able to bankroll virtually every aspect of the xmen.
Oct 26, 2012 like mitt and the president, wealthy fictional protagonists vary in that some are to the manor born while others become affluent from their own hard work. As a matter of fact, when we first met her, she was quite the stuck up rich girl hank even had trouble getting past their class difference. Even though christian groups attacked the strip, it was still a common sight for american servicemen to paint miss fury on the sides of their planes. Xaviers father was a prominent and very wealthy nuclear scientist. But comic books are filled with rich playboys, superheroes born in the lap of luxury, and hardworking entrepreneurs. The archie comics characters that inspired riverdale. Here are 10 surprisingly wealthy superheroes just in case youve forgotten. But our day dreams may be misplaced, considering the fictional world is full of crazy rich characters who also get to live their lives as vampires, or superheroes, or animated animals. Discover a character s comic book appearances, and browse issues containing your favorite marvel characters.
In the universes of both marvel and dc, there are inhabitants who are only after money and will rob. In fiction, they tend to gather in places like beverly hills. Licensed characters like sonic the hedgehog and mega man are not included in this list. We know that magneto is one of the richest comic book characters ever because he has control of all of the metal, plus he stole a lot of nazi gold from hydra including platinum, gold, silver, copper, and vibranium, which is the rarest metal known in the comic book world. Dec 18, 2014 bruce wayne may be the best known billionaire in comic books, but hes not the richest. Aug 08, 2015 you dont have to be fabulously wealthy to be a comic book star, but it sure as hell cant hurt. The 20 richest comic book characters of all time 2020 wealthy.
Being the first black superhero in mainstream american comic books, black pan. Just in time for iron man 2s release this week, rankers put up a list of the 20 richest comic characters of all time. In the comics, reyes is a young puerto rican trauma surgeon from the south bronx. For years weve dreamt about swapping lives with the worlds richest people, just to see how the other half lives, even for a day. There are six new characters on the 2010 edition of. Where do they get those wonderful toys 18 obscenely. Black panther tchalla is the king of wakanda, land of vibranium. May 22, 2016 scroll down and check out our list of the top 5 richest comic book characters. His character proved to be a big success which led to his own title shortly after. Rich enough to have been described as a billionaire in the 50s and 60s, he. After barbara salinger commits suicide at the coit tower, killing both parents in the fall, marcus lived on the streets of the city until he is aided by mysterious people and enrolled in kings dominion to become an assassin saya kuroki. The greatest comicbook characters in the canon have been debated and argued over for decades. Top 10 comic book millionaires and billionaires youtube. That said, while the comic is a fun, youthful and visually appealing approach to the characters that make up the batman universe, its not without flaws.
These are the wealthiest heroes and villains in comic bookdom with a few ground rules. The wealth of these characters is wellknown, even outside of regular comic book readers, thanks to television and movie adaptations of the characters. A wealth of wealthy characters in literature huffpost. Dubbed the poor little rich boy, richie is the only child of fantastically wealthy parents and is the worlds richest kid. If not, heres your refresher on the comicbook inspirations for the main characters in.
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