Net Worth Over Time
Net Worth Timeline
1935$0.01MF
Begins Disney Career
Carl Barks starts as an in-betweener and animator at Disney Studios.
1940$0.05M+400%D
Transitions to Comic Books
Barks starts writing and drawing Donald Duck comics, anonymously.
1947$0.1M+100%C
Creates Scrooge McDuck
Barks creates the iconic character Scrooge McDuck, boosting his reputation.
1966$0.5M+400%C
Retires from Disney
Barks retires from Disney but continues writing stories, increasing his royalties.
1987$1M+100%B
Hall of Fame Induction
Inducted into the Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame, increasing reputation.
2000$3M+200%B
Passes Away at 99
Carl Barks passes away, leaving behind a large catalog of influential work in comics.
2026$3MB
Legacy as Duck Artist
Carl Barks legacy continues to live on through his comics.
Last updated: February 25, 2026