Real billionaires are boring; they own blocks of shares and avoid the spotlight. Fictional billionaires swim in gold, build Iron Man suits and fight crime from caves beneath their mansions. These are the ten richest characters based on the latest official Forbes figures (adjusted for market fluctuations)
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Smaug ($54.1 billion)
The dragon's capital from 'The Hobbit' consists entirely of stolen goods. Smaug occupies the Lonely Mountain and sleeps on a treasure of gold, silver and gems that he stole from the dwarves. Forbes calculated his worth by appraising the dimensions of his treasury based on the length of the dragon. Unlike McDuck, Smaug does not invest, but rising commodity prices are causing his assets to rise rapidly.
Scrooge McDuck ($65.4 billion)
The Scottish duck who started his fortune on a dime built an empire in mining and manufacturing. His wealth is directly linked to the price of gold, which explains his rise in recent years. He keeps his capital in a gigantic warehouse in Duckburg that he literally swims in...
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Carlisle Cullen ($46 billion)
The patriarch of the Cullen family proves: time is money. His wealth does not come from shady business, but from three hundred years of compound interest. Cullen started investing in the 17th century and has practiced discipline ever since.
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Tony Stark ($12.4 billion)
Tony Stark's fortune has its origins in the international arms trade. His current power rests on the monopoly of the Arc Reactor. This technology allows him to pump astronomical sums into the Avengers and an endless series of Iron Man suits that cost a fortune each.
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Charles Foster Kane ($11.2 billion)
The main character from 'Citizen Kane'. Based on William Randolph Hearst, Kane built an empire of newspapers and radio stations. His estate Xanadu was filled with art treasures worth more than most small lands. He died alone, proving that eleven billion dollars still can't buy happiness.
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Bruce Wayne ($9.2 billion)
The heir to Wayne Enterprises spends his capital on the most expensive hobby in the world: fighting crime. Although Wayne Enterprises is a conglomerate that builds everything from ships to satellites, a significant portion of it is spent on the Batcave and gadgets.
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Richie Rich ($5.8 billion)
Richie is the classic example of the kid who has everything but a normal childhood. His value is mainly in real estate and personal belongings.
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Christian Gray ($2.5 billion)
The main character from the 'Fifty Shades' series made his fortune in logistics and shipping. With a monthly income of hundreds of thousands of dollars, he mainly invests in an extravagant lifestyle and private jets.
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Tywin Lannister ($1.8 billion)
A Lannister family always pays its debts. Although Casterly Rock's gold mines are running out on the books, Forbes estimates its cash and land holdings at just under two billion. However, his power is greater than his bank account; he controls the Iron Throne through debt charges.
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C. Montgomery Burns ($1.5 billion)
The owner of the Springfield nuclear power plant is the personification of unconscionable wealth. His power often fluctuates due to his bizarre plans (such as blocking the sun). Burns is frugal to the core and uses his capital mainly to finance his own arrogance.
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