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Comely, Richard (1950-)

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1950-

Biography

Richard Comely (born 1950) is a Canadian artist, designer, video producer, lecturer, and creator of the popular comic series Captain Canuck.

Richard Comely was born in Oxford, England on October 9, 1950. He relocated to Canada in 1953, and has since resided in Manitoba, Ontario, and Alberta. Comely went on to marry his wife, Evelyn, in 1975 and together they have 8 children. Comely has worked as a commercial artist and writer since his teens. He began publishing his Captain Canuck comic book series in early 1975, which has been published on and off for approximately 40 years. He has also written and illustrated children's books, syndicated newspaper features, greeting cards, for advertising, promotional videos and for television. He designed and manufactures the ComelyCrane; a portable, extendable jib arm. In 2012, Richard entered into an exclusive licensing agreement with Fadi Hakim to produce animation, new Captain Canuck comic book series, merchandise, and pursue licensing ventures under Captain Canuck Incorporated. Comely is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and is an active member of his community.

Citation:
Wikipedia, via WWW, accessed July 11, 2019; (Richard Comely was born in Oxford, England on October 9, 1950. He relocated to Canada in 1953, and has since resided in Manitoba, Ontario, and Alberta. Comely went on to marry his wife, Evelyn, in 1975 and together they have 8 children. Comely has worked as a commercial artist and writer since his teens. He began publishing his Captain Canuck comic book series in early 1975, which has been published on and off for approximately 40 years. He has also written and illustrated children's books, syndicated newspaper features, greeting cards, for advertising, promotional videos and for television. He designed and manufactures the ComelyCrane; a portable, extendable jib arm. In 2012, Richard entered into an exclusive licensing agreement with Fadi Hakim to produce animation, new Captain Canuck comic book series, merchandise, and pursue licensing ventures under Captain Canuck Incorporated, is active in his community).

Mormonwiki, via WWW, accessed July 11, 2019; (Comely is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints).

Lambiek, via WWW, accessed July 11, 2019; (Is a Canadian artist, designer, video producer, lecturer, and creator of the popular comic series Captain Canuck).

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Richard Comely papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 9218
Scope and Contents

Contains published comics and promotional materials for Captain Canuck and other projects created by Richard Comely. Includes comic books, posters, flyers, and other items related to Comely's career as a professional artist. Includes work he did for hire, teaching materials, and family papers as well. Materials dated approximately 1970 to 2019.

Dates: 1970-2019

Richard Comely papers on Captain Canuck, 1970-2019

 Series
Identifier: MSS 9218 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains promotional materials and publications related to the comic series Captain Canuck, created by Richard Comely. Includes posters, postcards, fliers, character cards, newspapers, coloring books, and other collectable items. Also includes 39 publications of the Captain Canuk comic series, original art, scripts, business plans and invoices, correspondence (both from fans and professional), newspaper clippings, and photographs. Materials dated approximately 1970 to 2019.

Dates: 1970-2019

Richard Comely promotional materials, 1975-2019

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 9218 Series 1 Sub-Series 7
Scope and Contents

Contains buttons, posters, fliers, banners, magnets, tote bags, keychains, school folders, mugs, action figure distribution files, and other memorabilia. Includes Comic Con and other comic convention guides, programs, photographs, and advertisements. Materials mainly pertain to Comely's comic, Captain Canuck. Dated 1975 to 2019.

Dates: 1975-2019

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