Forbes has released the Fictional 15, its annual list of fiction’s wealthiest characters.

Returning this year is Gotham millionaire Bruce Wayne (No. 7), with an estimated net worth of $6.7 billion. At No. 8 is a newcomer to the list, defense contractor Tony Stark, whose net worth is judged at $3 billion.

Among those falling off the list this year was inventor and real estate magnate Lex Luthor, who “is struggling to rebuild his fortune after blowing billions on his latest (futile) attempt to take over the world.”

Luthor shouldn’t feel bad, though; Santa Claus was bumped, too.

Along with Stark, other notable newcomers include “spam entrepreneur” Prince Abakaliki of Algeria (No. 9), and plumber-adventurer Mario (No. 15), who built a fortune by collecting gold coins.

Forbes Fictional 15:

1. Oliver “Daddy” Warbucks
2. C. Montgomery Burns
3. Scrooge McDuck
4. Richie Rich
5. Jed Clampett
6. Mr. Monopoly
7. Bruce Wayne
8. Tony Stark
9. Prince Abakaliki of Nigeria
10. Thurson Howell III
11. Willy Wonka
12. Lucius Malfoy
13. Tony Montana
14. Lara Croft
15. Mario

For the complete list, with entry biographies, follow the link.

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