Tio Patinhas

Tio Patinhas is the Brazilian Portuguese edition of Scrooge McDuck, the famously wealthy and miserly duck uncle of Donald Duck, published in Brazil by Editora Abril beginning in 1950. The character originated in American comics by Carl Barks.

Few characters in comics carry the unmistakable stamp of Carl Barks quite like Tio Patinhas, who made his Brazilian debut in O Pato Donald #1 in 1950 — a Golden Age entrance into what would become a publishing relationship with Editora Abril spanning over five decades. Across Superaventuras Marvel, O Pato Donald, and Zé Carioca 60 Anos, this beloved figure kept remarkably eclectic company, sharing pages with the likes of Pato Donald, Conan, and even Demolidor and Matt Murdock — a testament to the wonderfully unpredictable world of Brazilian comics anthologies. That a character born in the Golden Age was still appearing in catalog titles as late as 2003 speaks to a remarkable staying power, and for collectors tracing the rich history of Editora Abril's publishing legacy, Tio Patinhas is an essential and enduring presence.