Captain Canuck ##1
Comely Comix • Captain Canuck Vol. 1
Writer
Richard Comely
Interior Artist
George Freeman
Cover Artist
Richard Comely
Publication Date
July 1975
Cover Variant
Regular (Collector's Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
First appearance of Captain Canuck (Tom Evans). Set in the then-future of 1993, the story follows a Canadian secret agent who gains superhuman strength and speed through alien contact. This issue also features the backup story 'Jonn'.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress marks reflecting light in the middle and lower spine; minor blunting of the top right corner; slight surface wear on the yellow background; minor edge wear along the top; interior pages likely off-white to cream based on age; staples appear intact through the poly-bag.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $55; Graded (CGC 7.0): $120 - $160; Graded (CGC 9.0+): $350+
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar mid-to-high grade condition have sold between $40 and $60. High-grade CGC 9.4+ copies can fetch over $400 due to their historical significance in Canadian comics.
Grading Recommendation
Potentially worth grading if a professional cleaning and press could elevate it to an 8.0 or higher. As a 7.0, the cost of grading may equal the value added. A 'Collector's Edition' variant in high grade is desirable for Canadian bronze-age collectors.
Notable Features
First appearance of Captain Canuck; first appearance of Blue Fox; significant as the most successful independent Canadian comic book of its era. Features the 'Collector's Edition' banner in the bottom right corner.
Authentication Notes
Original 1975 35-cent cover price. The 'Collector's Edition' banner is printed directly on the cover, confirming it as part of the initial print run intended for more durable distribution. Ink saturation and paper texture appear consistent with Comely Comix production standards.