It is the only time wherein a comic book was published out of a western canadian city. The newspaper strip reprinted in this volume was the tail end of this work. Captain canuck is no doubt the most famous independent canadian superhero. The grand comics database gcd is a nonprofit, internetbased organization of international volunteers dedicated to building an open database covering all printed comics throughout the world. Captain canuck canada postage stamp comic book superheroes. When a bidder wins a large number of comics with high values, the final calculation is even less. Every newspaper, pretty well every magazine, and every television network in canada did several. Feel free to ask any questions regarding this item.
More recently a group did a 3issue miniseries with another version of captain canuck. Created by richard comely who at the time was unaware of the earlier johnny canuck character, captain canuck was a costumed superhero rather than just a hero, and he wore red and white tights and bore a red maple leaf emblazoned on the forehead of his mask. Give our search a try, take a look at the menu to the left to see how you can help us improve the site, or use to track and manage your. According to john bells canuck comics 1986, issues 14 were published by comely comix, winnipeg and issues 4 special edition to 14 were published by ckr productions, calgary. Apr 04, 2014 what superheroes look like in 14 countries around the world. Comic creator and artist richard comely reports that the original idea for captain canuck came form ron leishman, a calgarybased teacher and cartoonist. What are youre old captain canuck comics worth these days.
A mixture of superhero, james bondlike espionage, and science fiction, the series was about a costumed herogovernment agent who battled evil throughout canada, the world, and beyond, in what was then the future the 1990s. Sized like a regular tpb with the thickness of an idw omnibus, all the issues as stated in the description are presented here, including the first issue of legacy 1. Arctic standoff after canada becomes the most important country in the world, two citizens of unequaled physical and mental prowess captain canuck and blue fox begin their journey to protect their country. Three characters have worn the maple leaf costume of captain canuck. What superheroes look like in 14 countries around the world. The fine folks at chapter house comics have a winner on their hands with this 6 part. Captain canuck returns with a brand new first issue. Also, the first printing of number 4 was black and white and oversized. Vintage captain canuck memorabilia collection stuff from the publisher. However, in 1975, a new comic book character, captain canuck, emerged.
These stories were written by richard comely, who created and drew the first captain canuck comics in the mid1970s, but by this point has focused on his talents as a scripter. Limited 1 for 10 retailer incentive blank variant cover. Captain canuck canadian superhero character profile. Captain canuck is not merely another comic book, but should be considered a key component of canadian. Captain canuck is a reboot of the classic canadian comic book hero created in 1975 by richard comely and ron leishman.
An exciting way to show your love for your country through your collection. In the example above carnage part one is not part of the title. Utilizing the coins rectangular shape, the reverse mimics the appearance of a comic book specifically the cover of captain canuck no. Over the last few years, however, under the chapterhouse comic book. Whether you are an avid comic collector, a repeat offender one who once collected but fell by the wayside, are new to the industry, or someone who came across some old comics, welcome to the world of comics. Captain canuck and canadian comic books, an interview with. Either way come here for discussion, news, purchase pictures and collections. Captain canuck goes in search of mister golds lost city, while stardance is asked to take on the samota case in the search.
This is the glossy, 1st print blank cover with an added nonglossy and logo less paper cover on top. Captain canuck no 1 and no 2 by comely richard abebooks. Aubin, and is really a joy to look at because, when it shines, its pure comic book cartooning at its finest. Richard comely born october 9, 1950 is a canadian comic book creator, penciller, inker, letterer, colorist editor, and publisher. Captain canuck may not be a name youre familiar with at first glance. The minimum price is not a real reflection of market value.
Captain canuck was rather visibly a canadian superhero in indie comics published from 1975 to 1981. The first three issues of captain canuck were published in winnipeg, manitoba thereafter it was published out of toronto, ontario. See more ideas about comic books, superhero and comic books art. Comic book price guides, like overstreet, have a minimum price for comic books. Born of the true north and tested in war, captain canuck is thrust into battle at the head of the global crisis intervention agency called. Tom evans has walked away from equilibrium, his brother michael, and the mantle of captain canuck, choosing to return instead to a simple life on the reservation near flin flon where he grew up. In 2011, minds eye entertainment bought the rights captain canuck to produce a liveaction film adaptation. If you are unsure what the title is, look at the indicia small block of text inside front or rear cover. While leishman served a mission brussels, belgium, from 19751977, comely began creating and selfpublishing the first independent comic book printed in full color, captain canuckand the endearing canadian champion soon inundated the country. Absolutely no trade dress on the paper outer cover. Over the years, he has studied comic history and, more recently, canadian comic book heroes. Given superhuman strength by aliens, he operated in an imaginary future where canada was a major power.
By derek newmanstille the original captain canuck comics by richard comely were highly conservative, involving excessive ideas of nationalism not surprising for a comic book character who wore the canadian flag, prayer before battles, and conservative moral. The ultimate captain canuck tribute page pulp and dagger. He created and wrote the captain canuck comic book series which has been in and out of publication since its original release in 1975. A wonderful and valuable collectible for captain canuck fans and those who have a passion for comic books. Gemstone publishing, inc the overstreet comic book price guide. The first captain canuck patrolled canada in the thenfuture year of 1993, where canada had become the most po.
This year, the overstreet comic book price guide celebrates with new prices, new feature articles, new additions to the overstreet hall of fame, and more. Unfollow captain canuck comics to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Learn how much the origin and first appearance comic books are worth featuring superheroes and villains. Scott pilgrim comic, bryan lee o malley, ramona flowers, chloe price, vs. Find the value of the comely comix comic captain canuck volume 1. Captain canuck was a canadian comic book published in the mid70s and the early 80s. If, by chance, i have missed one please send me an email.
I will have heroes of the home front and my weca price guide for sale and signing and ron kasman will have his great, period piece graphic novel, the tower of the comic book freaks, for sale and signing. Comic creator and artist richard comely reports that the original idea for captain. The number 1 free online comic book community featuring a comic book price guide database, friends, lists, blogs, and more. Later, comely came up with a new captain canuck, totally different from the original. March 4 emerald city comic con, march 1215, 2020, seattle wa. Anniversaries the guide marks this year include captain marvel at 75, nick fury, agent of s. Born of the true north and tested in war, captain canuck is thrust into battle at the head of the global crisis intervention agency called equilibrium. This item is %100 percent real that i got signed back at fan expo 2015. Forget the captain canuck hardcovers, this is the volume to get, people. In other words, it takes a dealer time to sort, bag, board and price any comic book. Hottest comics key issues comics by letter cgc cert lookup investment speculation new. First appearance of tom evans the original captain canuck. This allnew series reimagines canuck as a kinetic and accessible 21stcentury icon. Hottest comics key issues comics by letter cgc cert lookup investment speculation new comics this week sell my comics.
He respects human values and mankind and does not endanger human life. Captain canuck 1975 comely comix comic books mycomicshop. Captain canuck 2017 comic read captain canuck 2017. In addition to the trade copy, a limited signed and numbered edition 1 to 500, now an unavailable collectors item, was printed. Or are you just interested in the world of collecting. Previously unpublished superman cover by superman cocreator joe shuster. More than a homegrown comic book hero, captain canuck personifies the spirit of canadians by embodying selfsacrifice, determination, and integrity, and all with a full dose of humility and compassion.
Either way come here for discussion, news, purchase. Captain canuck cgc comic book collectors chat boards. Captain canuck year one martys unofficial yet definitive. Waitll i tell my wife and kids, captain canuck, right here in my cab. This comic bookshaped coin is the ultimate tribute to a canadian popculture icon created in 1975. Created by cartoonist ron leishman and artistwriter richard comely, the original captain canuck first. Locate the book in the list of books you might need to change the drop list to go to another page. On the following pages, i will do my best to list every captain canuck comic book, appearance and more. Captain canuck 2015 comic read captain canuck 2015.
This allnew series reimagines canuck as a kinetic and accessible 21st century icon. A tribute to the canadian comic book superhero, captain canuck. Captain canuck started following shelly moldoff action comics 1, emerald city comic con, march 1215, 2020, seattle wa and does anyone recognize this superman image. Martys unofficial yet definitive captain canuck comicography. A mixture of superhero, james bondlike espionage, and science fiction, the series.