Episode 29: Richard Comely

André takes some time off from the holidays to talk with Canadian comics icon Richard Comely co-creator of The Great White North's homegrown hero Captain Canuck!

Richard Comely worked as a sign painter, crest, embroidery and clothing designer, portrait artist and graphic designer before publishing Captain Canuck from Winnipeg in 1975 and Star Rider and The Peace Machine in 1981.

He has written and illustrated for magazines and newspapers in Canada and The U.S writing and illustrating three newspaper strips as well as children's books, greeting cards and storyboards. He helped create a one year post graduate course in comic book scripting and illustration for Mohawk College. His Drawing from the Pros video was a best seller in the North American educational market and he is currently working with Chapterhouse on an ongoing Captain Canuck comic series and animated show.

Our host and Mr. Comely talk graphic design, drawing portraits for Eatons, creating Captain Canuck, early distribution chains and the enduring legacy of his creation. Check it out!