According to Reuters, Captain Canuck, an iconic superhero from the ’70s, has been resurrected due to a Canadian citizen’s disapproval of President Trump’s tariff policies.
The U.S. President Donald Trump’s aggressive policies, particularly his annexation threats and tariffs, have sparked renewed interest in a 1970s superhero – Captain Canuck. This government agent boasts extraordinary physical abilities and is dedicated to preserving Canada’s independence.
Suddenly, Canadians view Captain Canuck as a representative figure, and for them, he embodies independence,” explained Richard Comely, the 74-year-old artist who jointly developed the comic book hero.
As a passionate admirer, I’d like to share that during a time when I felt Canadians yearned for their very own symbol, much like how the U.S. had Captain America, I set about creating a character.
In the 1970s in Canada, there was a subtle but powerful sentiment emerging. It seemed Canadians were gradually realizing that they needed to take pride in their own nation and culture. As Comely put it, “They were starting to understand that they were Canadians, and that they should acknowledge and be proud of their unique identity.
It’s commendable to feel a sense of national pride, but it doesn’t necessarily mean assuming that another country’s actions are inherently wrong just because they’re neighbors. This is especially true when we look back at the questionable policies Canada has implemented in recent years, particularly those enacted by leftist leaders like Justin Trudeau, whose administration has been criticized for certain decisions during the past decade. Is this a point of national pride?
Originally, his concept depicted Canada as a globally influential nation encountering threats from organizations aiming to penetrate, disrupt, and seize control of the country.
Comely stated clearly that not once in any of the stories did he find America intending to take over Canada.”
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“According to Comely, none of those stories showed America attempting to conquer Canada.”
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“In the stories mentioned by Comely, there was no instance where America aimed to control Canada.
On the occasion of Captain Canuck’s 50th anniversary special edition, Comely portrayed the superhero giving a reprimanding gesture towards Trump, who expressed an interest in making Canada a U.S. state.
These proposals have sparked a strong sense of Canadian identity among many, making them feel more connected as Canadians. In response, they are taking a firm stance against these proposals,” he stated.
[…] Comely mentioned that he’s been contacted by numerous Canadian businesses showing “strong curiosity” about the fictional character, possibly due to the ongoing political disputes between the neighboring nations.
“So in a sense, we have Mr. Trump to thank for a bit of resurgence,” he said.
Why is it that Trump’s actions seem to matter more than those of previous presidents such as Barack Obama and Joe Biden, when they too had their share of issues that could potentially harm Canada? It appears that it’s only when a figure like Trump comes into play, with his specific policies, that it suddenly becomes relevant.
As for Trump’s talk about “annexation”, I would imagine it’s merely a jest, given the historical context and considering how our recent Canadian leaders have handled their own share of contentious issues. So, one might question why we should be concerned with what Trump says, rather than the actions of a figure like Trudeau.
It’s interesting to note that a comic from the Bronze Age would find itself in the midst of such political debate today.
Instead of enhancing their legacies, both Comely and Starlin are unfortunately damaging them by using their creations to express heavy-handed politics and tackling controversial topics in a cheap manner, as was recently seen with Dreadstar by Jim Starlin. When creator-owned comics are used in this way, it leaves a negative impact on the comic’s own reputation.
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2025-04-23 16:15