OM DENNE EPISODE
What if I told you that in the future of 1990, Canada was the most powerful country on Earth—and its greatest defender wore a red-and-white costume and battled evil from the cockpit of a flying patrol car?Join us for a deep dive into Captain Canuck #4 (July/Aug 1979)—a cult classic that marked the historic return of Canada’s original superhero after a 4-year hiatus. But this isn’t just a plot summary—this is the untold story behind the issue:
🔥 The bold risks Comely Comics took to print full-color indie books before anyone else.🎨 The rise of legendary creators George Freeman and Claude St. Aubin—two talents who helped put Canadian comics on the map.👁️ A gold-eyed villain named Mr. Gold, flying rocketships, jungle battles, and a nurse sidekick who kicks just as much ass.🇨🇦 And yes, the patriotic power of publishing a Canadian superhero during a time when Marvel and DC reigned supreme.Featuring exclusive quotes from creator Richard Comely, never-before-heard production stories, and appearances from other characters like Catman and The Canuck Kid, this episode is a love letter to indie comics, Canadian pride, and old-school comic book grit.
