Characters who actively enjoyed being rich

[Tzigone]

I was just thinking about this. I guess it's sort of a "new money" stereotype. But I mean the ones who actively thought about the fact they were rich. And knew it was awesome. Not saying they never did any good with their money, never improved the world or anything. But they lived like they were rich and acknowledged it was a great lifestyle. Not like golden age Bruce or Ollie to (to a lesser extent, because of age) Mary Bromfield, who were rich, but didn't seem to have the same mentality.

So, who can you think of?

Obviously, Silver Age Sue Dibny. She loved to shop, loved luxury resorts, and so forth.

1986 series Blue Beetle. Cross his palm with the usual outrageous amount of silver if you want him consult.

Silver age Steve Dayton - and he was a jerk, too. But fifth richest man in the world and he wasn't shy about throwing money around.

[bat39]

I'm just reading the Savage Velocity trade, and early Post-Crisis Wally West who's just won the lottery and become a multi-millionaire overnight, sure enjoys being rich in a way that you seldom see the likes of Bruce Wayne enjoy.

I suppose you have a point about ''old money'' versus ''new money''. Bruce, being the product of old money, probably isn't really conscious of being 'rich' or living a luxurious lifestyle...its all just normal for him.

[Tzigone]

I'm just reading the Savage Velocity trade, and early Post-Crisis Wally West who's just won the lottery and become a multi-millionaire overnight, sure enjoys being rich in a way that you seldom see the likes of Bruce Wayne enjoy.

I suppose you have a point about ''old money'' versus ''new money''. Bruce, being the product of old money, probably isn't really conscious of being 'rich' or living a luxurious lifestyle...its all just normal for him.

Excellent choice. Should have thought about him.

[Jim Kelly]

Of course, Sue Dearbon being an heiress (a la Paris Hilton) had all her own money, so she never needed Ralph's support (who made his money by doing public appearances, like Peter Parker's Spider-Man, except he never got his Uncle Ben killed). I imagine Sue had a lot more money than Ralph. Like how Nick Charles lived off his wife's fortune--Nora being another heiress.

Sapphire Stagg always seemed quite happy with her daddy's billions. R. J. Brande a thousand years in the future enjoys spending his money on his pet projects.

[Tzigone]

Of course, Sue Dearbon being an heiress (a la Paris Hilton) had all her own money, so she never needed Ralph's support (who made his money by doing public appearances, like Peter Parker's Spider-Man, except he never got his Uncle Ben killed). I imagine Sue had a lot more money than Ralph. Like how Nick Charles lived off his wife's fortune--Nora being another heiress.

You would think so (or at least, I would have thought so), but that was not the depiction in the comics, despite her being referred to as a debutante. She got money from him when she wanted to shop (which really bugs me, to be honest). She bought herself an expensive chinchilla coat as an apology gift from him. On occasion when doing something luxurious, she said she was glad she married him. She implied (IMO) that her aunt couldn't afford places like Monte Carlo and was excited to be there. But I do not recall that in the silver age did she reference spending her, or even their, money. Just his. Though she did have a rich uncle in the movie business, as I recall. Though maybe only one side of her family had money? Or she just didn't have an inheritance, because her parents didn't give kids money (they inherited on death)? Or it was in a trust fund she didn't have access to yet? I don't know. But they didn't act like she was richer than him back in the silver age, so far as I recall (but I can't say I remember every line). Though I know it showed up post-COIE.

[Jim Kelly]

You would think so (or at least, I would have thought so), but that was not the depiction in the comics, despite her being referred to as a debutante. She got money from him when she wanted to shop. She bought herself an expensive chinchilla coat as an apology gift from him. On occasion when doing something luxurious, she said she was glad she married him. She implied (IMO) that her aunt couldn't afford places like Monte Carlo and was excited to be there. But I do not recall that in the silver age did she reference spending her, or even their, money. Just his. Though she did have a rich uncle in the movie business, as I recall. Though maybe only one side of her family had money? Or she just didn't have an inheritance, because her parents didn't give kids money (they inherited on death)? Or it was in a trust fund she didn't have access to yet? I don't know. But they didn't act like she was richer than him back in the silver age, so far as I recall (but I can't say I remember every line). Though I know it showed up post-COIE.

You must be right, but I guess I have always subconsciously retconned her into being the one with more money. Why Ralph controls the purse strings is just a man thing. Back then men were supposed to be the one's in charge. But I quietly assume this is one of the many games that Ralph and Sue play to enliven their sex life--she lets him control her money (but in reality he doesn't)--just to spice up the marriage. Given the timeline, I can't imagine that Ralph could have amassed a large fortune from his public appearances--that's just the story he tells. I like to believe it's all coming out of Sue's trust fund, which Ralph manages for her.

[Riv86672]

Booster Gold was all about enjoying his money and celebrity status when he debuted.
It was the whole reason he came back in time to begin with.