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 Edition (35c price point)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
First appearance and origin of Captain Canuck (Tom Evans), a secret agent for the Canadian International Security Organization (CISO). Set in a futuristic 1993 where Canada is the world's most powerful nation. Includes the backup story 'Jonn'.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine/Very Fine (7.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress with color-breaking ticks; corner blunting particularly on the bottom right; slight edge wear along the bottom; some surface scuffing visible on the yellow background; minor color fading at the top edge.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $50; Graded (CGC 7.0): $80 - $120
Recent Sales
Recent 9.0+ copies have reached $200+, while mid-grade raw copies consistently sell between $25 and $45 on secondary markets like eBay.
Grading Recommendation
Optional. While a historic key for Canadian comics, the current estimated grade (approx 7.0) limits the ROI after grading fees. Professional pressing could potentially bump this to a 7.5 or 8.0, making it more viable.
Notable Features
First appearance of Captain Canuck; notable for being a significant independent Canadian comic success; features the 35-cent price variant common to the first printing.
Authentication Notes
Authentic first printing. Displays the correct 'Comely Comix' logo, 35-cent price mark, and specific paper stock texture characteristic of the 1970s Canadian independent press.