Joakim von Anka

Joakim von Anka is the Swedish name for Scrooge McDuck, the famously wealthy and miserly duck uncle of Donald Duck (Kalle Anka). The world's richest waterfowl, he built his vast fortune through adventure and shrewd dealing, and often drags his nephews into treasure-hunting escapades.

Born from the pen of the legendary Carl Barks in 1952, Joakim von Anka is a Golden Age creation who has graced Swedish comics pages for nearly five decades — a remarkable span of enduring appeal. Published by Hemmets Journal, this character found a home across beloved series like Kalle Anka & C:o and the dedicated Joakim (Farbror Joakim), sharing adventures alongside familiar faces including Kalle Anka, Kajsa Anka, and Knatte. The Barks pedigree alone makes any appearance worth seeking out, and with a publishing history stretching from 1952 all the way to 2000, Joakim von Anka is a testament to how a Golden Age character can resonate across generations of readers.