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== Behind the scenes == | == Behind the scenes == | ||
* Scrooge McDuck is a Disney character who first appeared in various comic books from 1947 before going on to appear in other media. He is the in-universe uncle of Donald Duck (from the same fictional universe as [[Mickey Mouse]]). The character is known for, among other things, his immense wealth. | * Scrooge McDuck is a Disney character who first appeared in various comic books from 1947 before going on to appear in other media. He is the in-universe uncle of Donald Duck (from the same fictional universe as [[Mickey Mouse]]). The character is known for, among other things, his immense wealth. | ||
* [[David Tennant]] voiced Scrooge in {{wi|DuckTales (2017 TV series)|the 2017 revival of the animated series DuckTales}}. | * [[David Tennant]] voiced Scrooge in {{wi|DuckTales (2017 TV series)|the 2017 revival of the animated series DuckTales}}. | ||
* One of the most renowned authors of comics featured Scrooge, American cartoonist Keno Don Rosa and self-confessed fan of ''Doctor Who'', had drawn a rendition of Scrooge (in a costume reminiscent of the [[Eleventh Doctor]]'s) using [[The Doctor's TARDIS|the TARDIS]] to go back in time to 1896 in the Klondike, meeting his younger self just as he is about to become a millionaire<ref>https://www.facebook.com/DonRosaOfficial/photos/a.400418246679756.106308.110293199025597/850189508369292/?type=1&theater</ref>, and another one where Scrooge (in his normal costume) appears intent on ''selling'' the TARDIS at a "Slightly Used Tardis Lot"<ref>https://scrooge-mcduck.wikia.com/wiki/Tardis_for_Sale</ref>. Both cartoons are considered canon on the [http://www.scrooge-mcduck.wikia.com Scrooge McDuck Wiki], though not (obviously) on Tardis Data Core. | |||
* [[IDW Publishing]], incidentally, would go on to be the publisher of multiple Disney comics in the United States, including [https://www.idwpublishing.com/product/uncle-scrooge-1/ a series starring Scrooge]. | |||
== Footnotes == | == Footnotes == | ||
Revision as of 00:01, 15 July 2019
Scrooge McDuck was, according to the Ninth Doctor, a "peasant" compared to Drake Ayelbourne, the richest man in the universe. (COMIC: Mystery Date)
Behind the scenes
- Scrooge McDuck is a Disney character who first appeared in various comic books from 1947 before going on to appear in other media. He is the in-universe uncle of Donald Duck (from the same fictional universe as Mickey Mouse). The character is known for, among other things, his immense wealth.
- David Tennant voiced Scrooge in the 2017 revival of the animated series DuckTales.
- One of the most renowned authors of comics featured Scrooge, American cartoonist Keno Don Rosa and self-confessed fan of Doctor Who, had drawn a rendition of Scrooge (in a costume reminiscent of the Eleventh Doctor's) using the TARDIS to go back in time to 1896 in the Klondike, meeting his younger self just as he is about to become a millionaire[1], and another one where Scrooge (in his normal costume) appears intent on selling the TARDIS at a "Slightly Used Tardis Lot"[2]. Both cartoons are considered canon on the Scrooge McDuck Wiki, though not (obviously) on Tardis Data Core.
- IDW Publishing, incidentally, would go on to be the publisher of multiple Disney comics in the United States, including a series starring Scrooge.
