Richard Comely

Richard Comely

artist Canada

Richard Comely is a Canadian comic book artist best known for co-creating Captain Canuck, a superhero character introduced in 1975. The character, a Mountie with superhuman strength, was conceived during a time when Canadians sought their own national icon, inspired by the popularity of American superheroes like Captain America. Captain Canuck symbolizes Canadian independence and has seen a resurgence in popularity amid political tensions, particularly due to former U.S. President Donald Trump's remarks about annexing Canada. Comely's work has expanded beyond comics to include animated series and various merchandise, marking him as a significant figure in Canadian pop culture.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
743,341
Power
2,626$
Sentiment
7.02
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Canada 1 8.00 0.06% +0% 38,005,238 22,703 $1,700,000 1,016$
Greece 1 6.00 0.06% +0% 10,423,054 5,980 $190,000 109$
India 1 7.00 0.05% +0% 1,380,004,385 714,658 $2,900,000 1,502$
Totals 3 1,428,432,677 743,341 $4,790,000 2,627$
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Recent Mentions

India India: Richard Comely is the co-creator of Captain Canuck and reflects on the character's resurgence due to political climate. 7

The Times of India: Canadian comic depicts Donald Trump as supervillain, Elon Musk as his loyal sidekick

Canada Canada: Richard Comely is the comic book artist who co-created the character Captain Canuck. 8

The Globe and Mail: Canada’s 1970s superhero Captain Canuck has resurgence amid Trump’s annexation threats