Captain Canuck ##7
Comely Comix • Captain Canuck Vol. 1
Writer
Richard Comely
Interior Artist
George Freeman
Cover Artist
George Freeman
Publication Date
September/October 1979
Cover Variant
Regular Edition
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Captain Canuck battles his brother, Michael Evans, in the Canadian wilderness. Features the 'Return of Jonn' backup story. Key characters include Tom Evans (Captain Canuck) and Bluefox.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Extensive cover damage due to two pieces of adhesive tape or sticker residue on the right side of the cover, impacting the art. Significant blunting on all four corners. Numerous color-breaking spine stress lines. Visible surface wear/scuffing on the light blue background. General edge wear and shelf wear.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $10.00 | Graded (CGC 4.0): $25.00 - $35.00
Recent Sales
High-grade copies (NM 9.4+) sell for $50-$80; mid-to-low grade raw copies typically sell in bulk or for under $10 at local comic shops.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The tape residue and significant spine/corner wear place it in a lower grade tier where the cost of grading exceeds the market value of the book.
Notable Features
Features the 50 cent price variant. Iconic George Freeman cover. Includes barcode in the lower-left corner (Direct Edition). This series is a cornerstone of Canadian independent publishing.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1979 newsprint edition. Features the 'CKR Productions 1979' copyright below the title. Paper aging is consistent with late 70s Canadian independent comics.