Top 10 Richest Fictional Characters, Ranked

Money isn’t just for real-world tycoons – some of the richest people we know don’t even exist outside of comics, movies, and TV screens. I’ve dug into the world of fictional wealth to bring you a countdown of the top 10 richest fictional characters who could buy entire cities, planets, or even realms with their cash. These aren’t just big spenders – they’re icons with fortunes that make billionaires look broke. From clever inventors to kings of hidden nations, their bank accounts are as wild as their stories.

We’re talking about characters who’ve built empires, inherited kingdoms, or just stumbled into piles of gold. Their wealth comes from tech companies, magical metals, or underwater treasures – and it’s all part of what makes them unforgettable. So, let’s dive in and see who’s got the deepest pockets in the fictional universe, starting at number 10 and working our way up to the top spot.

10. Scrooge McDuck

Scrooge McDuck might be a duck, but his wealth is no joke. This feathered tycoon from Disney’s ‘DuckTales’ sits on a fortune worth about $65 billion. He started small, shining shoes in Scotland, before striking it rich in gold mines and smart investments. Now, he’s got a giant money bin where he swims in coins – a dream most of us can only imagine.

He’s not one to splash cash around, though. Scrooge pinches every penny, keeping his wealth locked up tight. His adventures with nephews Huey, Dewey, and Louie show off his thriftiness, but that pile of gold keeps growing. It’s a classic tale of rags to riches, proving even a cartoon duck can out-earn real-world moguls.

9. Lex Luthor & Tony Stark / Iron Man

Lex Luthor and Tony Stark/Iron Man share this spot with their brainpower and business savvy. Lex, Superman’s arch-enemy from DC Comics, runs LexCorp, a massive company dabbling in tech and real estate, netting him around $100 billion. Tony, the Marvel genius behind ‘Iron Man,’ isn’t far behind with Stark Industries, pulling in roughly $100 billion from weapons and AI.

Lex uses his money to stir trouble in Metropolis, always plotting against the Man of Steel. Tony, played by Robert Downey Jr. in the movies, funds his shiny suits and the Avengers, living large in a cliffside mansion. Two brilliant minds, two fat wallets – they’re a perfect tie at number nine.

8. Bruce Wayne / Batman & Victor Von Doom / Doctor Doom

Bruce Wayne/Batman and Victor Von Doom/Doctor Doom make a dynamic duo of wealth and power. Bruce, Gotham’s dark knight from DC, inherited Wayne Enterprises, which he uses to fight crime with gadgets like the Batmobile. Doom, Marvel’s metal-faced villain, rules Latveria and boasts a fortune from his genius inventions. They are both worth around $100 billion.

Bruce keeps his cash flowing into bat-tech and charity, hiding his wealth behind a playboy mask. Doom, with his castle and army of robots, spends big to dominate the world. Both are brilliant, but their money fuels very different goals – justice for one, tyranny for the other.

7. Charles Francis Xavier / Professor X & Roberto Da Costa / Sunspot

Charles Francis Xavier/Professor X and Roberto Da Costa/Sunspot bring mutant money to the table. Xavier, the X-Men leader from Marvel, has gotten a lot of money from his family estate, funding his school and the team’s jet. Roberto, known as Sunspot, inherited a chunk of his dad’s Brazilian empire. Their wealth is estimated to be around $125 billion.

Xavier’s mansion doubles as a training ground for mutants, and he’s all about peace between humans and his kind. Roberto, seen briefly in ‘X-Men: Days of Future Past,’ went from a reckless kid to a sharp businessman. Their wealth keeps the mutant cause alive, one dollar at a time.

6. Namor

Namor rules the seas and the cash flow at number six. Marvel’s underwater king controls Atlantis, giving him access to treasures like sunken ships and rare resources, totaling about $260 billion. He’s been swimming in wealth since his debut in 1939, a prince with an attitude.

Namor doesn’t need to sell much to stay rich – the ocean’s loot is his playground. He once bragged he could always find cash by grabbing artifacts from the deep. It’s a fortune that makes him a powerhouse, even if he’s not always the friendliest guy in the room.

5. Madelyne Pryor

Madelyne Pryor sneaks into the top five with a jaw-dropping $1 trillion. This Marvel mutant, once tied to the X-Men, got rich through her dark dealings in Limbo, a mystical realm she ruled. Her story took a wild turn from clone of Jean Grey to demonic queen.

She’s not just wealthy – she’s a force of chaos with cash to burn. Madelyne’s fortune comes from arcane power rather than business, setting her apart from the tech tycoons below her. It’s a creepy kind of rich that fits her twisted tale perfectly.

4. T’Challa / Black Panther

T’Challa/Black Panther claws his way to fourth place with a massive $500 billion. As king of Wakanda in Marvel’s universe, he controls vibranium, a metal worth $10,000 a gram. With 10,000 tons of it, his nation – and his personal stash – is beyond loaded, about $90 trillion.

Chadwick Boseman brought T’Challa to life in ‘Black Panther,’ showing off Wakanda’s tech and wealth. He spends it on his people, funding schools and science, not just his sleek suit. It’s a fortune tied to a whole country, making him a king in every sense.

3. Blackagar Boltagon / Black Bolt

Blackagar Boltagon/Black Bolt takes third with a cool $100 trillion. Marvel’s silent Inhuman king rules Attilan, a hidden city with tech and Terrigen Crystals – rare gems that power his people. His wealth is tied to that advanced society, not just his own pocket.

Black Bolt’s voice can shatter mountains, but his money speaks louder. He’s kept Attilan thriving, using resources that dwarf most nations. It’s a quiet kind of rich – fitting for a guy who barely talks – but it lands him near the top.

2. Arthur Curry / Aquaman

Arthur Curry/Aquaman swims into second with $150 trillion. DC’s ocean ruler owns 70% of Earth’s surface as Atlantis’s king. Shipwrecks, rare minerals, and underwater tech pile up his fortune, seen in Jason Momoa’s take in ‘Aquaman.’

He’s not just sitting on gold coins – Arthur’s got untapped resources that could change the world. His wealth funds his trident and his fight for justice, proving the sea holds more treasure than any land-based billionaire could dream of.

1. Thor

Thor tops the list with a godly $200 trillion. Marvel’s thunder god rules Asgard, a golden realm packed with vaults of treasure and artifacts. Chris Hemsworth’s hammer-wielding hero in ‘Thor’ inherited it all when Odin fell, making him the richest of them all.

Thor’s wealth isn’t just personal – it’s the worth of an entire divine kingdom. Gold palaces, ancient relics, and cosmic power add up to a fortune that’s out of this world. He might not carry a wallet, but he’s got more cash than anyone in fiction.