The ultimate captain canuck tribute page pulp and dagger. In 2011, minds eye entertainment bought the rights captain canuck to produce a liveaction film adaptation. Captain canuck returns with a brand new first issue. Forget the captain canuck hardcovers, this is the volume to get, people.
Unfollow captain canuck comics to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. 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. Every newspaper, pretty well every magazine, and every television network in canada did several. Hottest comics key issues comics by letter cgc cert lookup investment speculation new comics this week sell my comics.
The first three issues of captain canuck were published in winnipeg, manitoba thereafter it was published out of toronto, ontario. If, by chance, i have missed one please send me an email. What are youre old captain canuck comics worth these days. Also, the first printing of number 4 was black and white and oversized. In the example above carnage part one is not part of the title. Waitll i tell my wife and kids, captain canuck, right here in my cab. See more ideas about captain, comic books art, superhero. 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. In other words, it takes a dealer time to sort, bag, board and price any comic book. 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. 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. Anniversaries the guide marks this year include captain marvel at 75, nick fury, agent of s. 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.
Comic creator and artist richard comely reports that the original idea for captain. When a bidder wins a large number of comics with high values, the final calculation is even less. Captain canuck is a reboot of the classic canadian comic book hero created in 1975 by richard comely and ron leishman. If you are unsure what the title is, look at the indicia small block of text inside front or rear cover. The newspaper strip reprinted in this volume was the tail end of this work. Hottest comics key issues comics by letter cgc cert lookup investment speculation new.
Captain canuck 1975 comely comix comic books mycomicshop. The fine folks at chapter house comics have a winner on their hands with this 6 part. 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. This item is %100 percent real that i got signed back at fan expo 2015. 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. Martys unofficial yet definitive captain canuck comicography. This allnew series reimagines canuck as a kinetic and accessible 21st century icon. The number 1 free online comic book community featuring a comic book price guide database, friends, lists, blogs, and more. A tribute to the canadian comic book superhero, captain canuck. Or are you just interested in the world of collecting. The first captain canuck patrolled canada in the thenfuture year of 1993, where canada had become the most po. Captain canuck is no doubt the most famous independent canadian superhero. This is the glossy, 1st print blank cover with an added nonglossy and logo less paper cover on top.
Comic book price guides, like overstreet, have a minimum price for comic books. Feel free to ask any questions regarding this item. The series was the first successful canadian comic book since the collapse of the nations comic book industry following world war ii. Given superhuman strength by aliens, he operated in an imaginary future where canada was a major power. Three characters have worn the maple leaf costume of captain canuck. 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. Over the years, he has studied comic history and, more recently, canadian comic book heroes. This comic bookshaped coin is the ultimate tribute to a canadian popculture icon created in 1975. Captain canuck is not merely another comic book, but should be considered a key component of canadian. 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. Captain canuck and canadian comic books, an interview with.
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. 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. First appearance of tom evans the original captain canuck. Either way come here for discussion, news, purchase. Over the last few years, however, under the chapterhouse comic book. Richard comely born october 9, 1950 is a canadian comic book creator, penciller, inker, letterer, colorist editor, and publisher. Agents at 50, wonder girl at 50, and captain canuck at 40. What superheroes look like in 14 countries around the world. A wonderful and valuable collectible for captain canuck fans and those who have a passion for comic books. Captain canuck year one martys unofficial yet definitive. Locate the book in the list of books you might need to change the drop list to go to another page. Learn how much the origin and first appearance comic books are worth featuring superheroes and villains.
Later, comely came up with a new captain canuck, totally different from the original. Captain canuck cgc comic book collectors chat boards. Captain canuck 2017 comic read captain canuck 2017. He respects human values and mankind and does not endanger human life. Scott pilgrim comic, bryan lee o malley, ramona flowers, chloe price, vs. In addition to the trade copy, a limited signed and numbered edition 1 to 500, now an unavailable collectors item, was printed. On the following pages, i will do my best to list every captain canuck comic book, appearance and more.
March 4 emerald city comic con, march 1215, 2020, seattle wa. Absolutely no trade dress on the paper outer cover. This allnew series reimagines canuck as a kinetic and accessible 21stcentury icon. He created and wrote the captain canuck comic book series which has been in and out of publication since its original release in 1975. Find the value of the comely comix comic captain canuck volume 1. Captain canuck may not be a name youre familiar with at first glance. Captain canuck 2015 comic read captain canuck 2015. Gemstone publishing, inc the overstreet comic book price guide. Captain canuck canada postage stamp comic book superheroes. Created by cartoonist ron leishman and artistwriter richard comely, the original captain canuck first.
Apr 04, 2014 what superheroes look like in 14 countries around the world. However, in 1975, a new comic book character, captain canuck, emerged. 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. See more ideas about comic books, superhero and comic books art. 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. 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.
Comic creator and artist richard comely reports that the original idea for captain canuck came form ron leishman, a calgarybased teacher and cartoonist. Captain canuck no 1 and no 2 by comely richard abebooks. 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. Aubin, and is really a joy to look at because, when it shines, its pure comic book cartooning at its finest. The minimum price is not a real reflection of market value. Captain canuck was a canadian comic book published in the mid70s and the early 80s. It is the only time wherein a comic book was published out of a western canadian city. A mixture of superhero, james bondlike espionage, and science fiction, the series. More recently a group did a 3issue miniseries with another version of captain canuck.
Vintage captain canuck memorabilia collection stuff from the publisher. Limited 1 for 10 retailer incentive blank variant cover. Captain canuck was rather visibly a canadian superhero in indie comics published from 1975 to 1981. Utilizing the coins rectangular shape, the reverse mimics the appearance of a comic book specifically the cover of captain canuck no. 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. 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. An exciting way to show your love for your country through your collection. 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. 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. Captain canuck canadian superhero character profile. Previously unpublished superman cover by superman cocreator joe shuster.
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