SomeMarvelandDCheroes are so low-key about their wealth that it’s easy to forget they could easily rival Iron Man and Batman. Throughout the decades, it has been common knowledge that comic books are filled with extremely wealthy characters. Marvel heroes like Iron Man and Black Panther are rich enough to buy the world over, andthe wealth of DC heroes like Batmanand Mister Terrific sometimes challenges the amounts that could be amassed in real life.
Heroes like Marvel’s Black Bolt and DC’s Aquaman usually don’t flaunt their wealth as often as Tony Stark and Bruce Wayne, but their roles as emperors guarantee them even bigger riches. Villains like Wilson Fisk and Lex Luthor place all their bets on wealth to torment their respective enemies. Meanwhile,there are many other characters that can be classified as “exceedingly rich,” but they aren’t reliant on their money, they’re little known, or their special abilities overshadow their bank accounts.
10Beast Boy
Garfield Logan Comes From A Very Wealthy Family
Beast Boy is the fun-loving, comedic heart of the Teen Titans and the Doom Patrol. While other heroes like Robin often take the spotlight when it comes to financial resources, Garfield Logan is far from broke.Beast Boy’s parents, Mark and Marie Logan, were accomplished scientists who traveled the world conducting research, and they left behind a sizable estate when they died.
The Teen Titans are usually funded by Bruce Wayne, Oliver Queen, Silas Stone, or Beast Boy and Starfire’s own wealth.
While not a billionaire like Batman, Beast Boy inherited his parents' fortune, as well as royalties tied to their scientific work. Additionally, when Gar was adopted by Rita Farr a.k.a. Elasti-Girl and Steve Dayton a.k.a. Mento, his financial status was elevated even further. Althoughthe incredibly powerful Beast Boydoesn’t rely on this wealth in most storylines, it canonically has supported him behind the scenes, especially during his time with the Doom Patrol.
9Monet St. Croix
Monet Yvette Clarisse Maria Therese St. Croix Was Born Rich
Former Generation X and X-Factor hero Monet St. Croix, also known as M, is one of the wealthiest mutants in the Marvel Universe, though this fact is often overshadowed by her powers and intellect.Monet’s father, Cartier St. Croix, is a Monaco ambassador, influential businessman, and president of a multinational corporation. Meanwhile, Monet’s mother descends from Algerian royalty. As a result, Monet grew up surrounded by financial privilege.
Though Monet has never flaunted her wealth, she’s long been accustomed to power and wealth. M has used her financial means on occasion to support mutant causes or fund initiatives during her time with X-Corporation. Despite her wealth, however,Monet’s character arcoften focuses more on her as a team member and her family trauma, especially involving her brother Marius a.k.a. Emplate, who led her to create her Penance persona.
8Star Sapphire
Carol Ferris Comes From Wealth, But She Also Works To Increase It
Carol Ferris comes from significant wealth due to her family’s ownership of Ferris Aircraft, a major aerospace and defense contractor. Besides the money and the company themselves, Hal Jordan’s former girlfriend is a formidable business executive and a commendable CEO at Ferris Aircraft. This gives her more credit for her riches than just her inheritance.
Like Batman and Green Arrow, Carol Ferris is one of the many DC characters who successfully balances a high-level civilian career with her superhero responsibilities
While her status asa Star Sapphire Lanternplaces her on the front lines of cosmic conflicts, Carol continues to earn an impressive income through her corporate role. Like Batman and Green Arrow, Carol Ferris is one of the many DC characters who successfully balances a high-level civilian career with her superhero responsibilities. And similar to them, Carol doesn’t need to be working actively in her company every day for it to succeed.
7Ulysses Bloodstone
Ulysses Bloodstone became a seasoned monster hunter thanks in large part to his unnaturally long lifespan. Having lived for over ten millennia due to the Bloodstone, Ulysses had centuries to amass immense wealth, which he uses to travel all across the world and hunt supernatural threats independently.Ulysses Bloodstone’s resources include a vast collection of mystical weapons and a secret island base known as Bloodstone Island.
As the Bloodstone heiress, Elsa benefits directly from her father’s treasure trove of resources, artifacts, and global safehouses
Ulysses Bloodstone’s legacy extended into modern times through his daughter, Elsa Bloodstone, to whom he passed on his mission and his wealth. Elsa continues the family tradition as a well-equipped monster hunter. As the Bloodstone heiress, Elsa benefits directly from her father’s treasure trove of resources, artifacts, and global safehouses.
6Betsy Braddock
Captain Britain & Former Psylocke Betsy Braddock Also Comes From A Wealthy Family
The Otherworldian Sir James Braddock and the human Lady Elizabeth Braddock raised their children in the opulent Braddock Manor in London.Brian, James, and Betsy Braddock grew up quite wealthy and privileged, with access to elite education, resources, and training. Before she became involved with mutant affairs or superhero teams like the X-Men and Excalibur, Betsy Braddock may have been one of the richest heroes in the United Kingdom.
Despite her time inhabiting the body of the Japanese assassin Kwannon while operating as Psylocke, Betsy never lost her status as a Braddock. When she later reclaimed her original identity and took up the mantle of Captain Britain, Betsy stepped fully into her family’s legacy. As is usual with other wealthy Marvel heroes, Betsy Braddock is capable of funding her own operations, travel, and arsenal.
5Vixen
Mari Jiwe McCabe Is A Self-Made Millionaire
Mari Jiwe McCabe a.k.a. Vixen was an internationally acclaimed supermodel before gaining superpowers.Based in New York City, Vixen became one of the most in-demand figures in the fashion industry, earning millions through modeling contracts and endorsements. This success granted her financial independence that certainly granted her more time and energy to be a superhero.
Vixen is canonically an animal rights activist
What sets Vixen apart from many other wealthy heroes is that her fortune was built through talent and perseverance in a highly competitive industry, not through inheritance. After becoming a hero, Vixen remained a public figure and entrepreneur. She has often funded her own missions and used her celebrity platform to support causes she believes in.
4Karma
Xuân Cao Mạnh Is Canonically A Billionaire
Karma is one of the few rich superheroes who gained her wealth late in her journey.A refugee from Vietnam,the mutant Xuân Cao Mạnhendured early trauma from war, displacement, and family tragedy long before discovering her mutant ability to possess minds. Even after joining the New Mutants under Charles Xavier’s guidance, Karma faced immense personal hardship, including the loss of her younger siblings and ultimately the amputation of her left leg.
It wasn’t until much later that Karma’s circumstances dramatically changed. Xuân discovered that her long-lost half-sister, Da’o a.k.a. Susan Hatchi, was the CEO of the powerful Hatchi Corporation. After Da’o’s death, Karma inherited the entire company, instantly becoming one of Marvel’s rare billionaire mutants. Instead of retreating into luxury, though, Karma used her newfound resources to fund her own version of the New Mutants.
3Geo-Force
Brion Markov Is A Superhero Prince
Geo-Force may not be a household name, but his royal background sets him apart.As the prince of the European nation of Markovia, Brion Markov has access to vast national resources and political influence. Unlike his sisterTara a.k.a. Terra of Teen Titans fame, Brion retained close ties to Markovia’s monarchy and embraced his royal duties. At one point, Geo-Force accepts the role of Markovian king.
Geo-Force has repeatedly used his royal wealth and authority to support his heroic ambitions. Most notably, Brion Markov has bankrolled and led various iterations of the Outsiders, a team that often operates outside the Justice League’s oversight. While he doesn’t often take the spotlight, Geo-Force’s combination of political power and metahuman abilities makes him a uniquely privileged hero.
2Zatanna
Zatanna Zatara Is A Millionaire Performer
Like her father Giovanni, Zatanna Zatara built a lucrative career as a world-renowned stage magician, receiving sizable paychecks from sold-out shows and private performances.Zatanna’s fame in DC’s in-universe entertainment world is comparable to real-life illusionists like David Copperfield or David Blaine, except she’s also a member of the Justice League and one of DC’s most formidable mystics. Like other heroes, she’s able to fund her own missions.
Beyond her magical accomplishments, Zatanna has significant financial assets. On one occasion,it was confirmed that Zatanna is at least a millionaire, as she owns at least one mansion in San Francisco and another in Gotham City, plus a personal fleet of sports cars. Nevertheless, Zatanna keeps a low profile among magicians and other wealthy heroes in theDCUniverse.
1Nighthawk
Kyle Richmond Is Quite Literally Marvel’s Batman
Kyle Richmond a.k.a. Nighthawk is one of Marvel’s clearest analogues to DC’s Batman. Like Bruce Wayne, Richmond is a wealthy industrialist who uses his fortune to fund his crime-fighting operations.Nighthawk’s wealth stems from his inheritance and ownership of Richmond Enterprises, which gives him access to advanced technology and research. Unlike Batman, however, Nighthawk was originally depicted as more morally conflicted, starting his career as a supervillain with the Squadron Sinister before becoming a hero.
While Bruce Wayne is usually a renowned public figure, Kyle Richmond’s persona is sometimes more controversial
Nighthawk uses his fortune to operate independently from government organizations or superhero teams. However, Nighthawk’s public persona is often more reckless than Batman’s, and his double life is less polished. While Bruce Wayne is usually a renowned public figure, Kyle Richmond’s persona is sometimes more controversial. Still, Nighthawk’s status as a wealthy vigilante with cutting-edge tech cements him asMarvel’s answer to the Dark Knight.
