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Comic books, strips, etc.

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 50 Collections and/or Records:

Landscape, Interference, and Impression of Louis Marcus posters, no date recorded

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 3775 Series 4 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

Various posters, one of a mountain landscape, one for the movie Interference, and one containing an Impression of Louis Marcus. Also contains an enlarged comic strip piece about Louis Marcus and his film business. No date recorded.

Dates: no date recorded

Richard Comely business plans and invoices, 1970-2017

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 9218 Series 1 Sub-Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains letters, agreements, invoices, business plans, notes, financial records, and other records documenting the various projects, planned or proposed, by Richard Comely. Materials dated 1970 to 2017.

Dates: 1970-2017

Richard Comely correspondence, 1975-2015

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 9218 Series 1 Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents

Professional and fan correspondence, including letters, fan artwork, and faxes. Materials dated 1975 to 2015.

Dates: 1975-2015

Richard Comely newspaper clippings, 1975-2018

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 9218 Series 1 Sub-Series 5
Scope and Contents

Contains clippings, mainly Captain Canuck comics or stories on Captain Canuck. Materials dated 1975 to 2018.

Dates: 1975-2018

Richard Comely original art on Captain Canuck, 1975-2016

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

Includes comic books, as well as materials produced during the creative process, such as original art drawings, mock-ups, drafts, galley proofs, color guides, clippings, print-ups, and character cards. Also includes some reference materials. Dated 1975 to 2016.

Dates: 1975-2016

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 papers on for-hire work, 1980-2009

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 9218 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains business and financial records, letters, drafts, artwork, proposals, videocassettes, petitions for artwork use, and other records pertaining to the for-hire artwork Richard Comely created. Materials dated 1980 to 2009.

Dates: 1980-2009

Richard Comely papers on other creative works, approximately 1970-2018

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 9218 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains materials such as drafts, letters, artwork, proposals, manuscripts, and other publications related to Comely's various artistic projects undertaken during his career as a professional artist. Includes material for "Star Rider and the Peace Machine," "Trumpet and Friends," "Gemini Force," "Wabbits," and more. Materials dated approximately 1970 to 2018.

Dates: approximately 1970-2018

Richard Comely photographs, approximately 1970-2010

 Sub-Series — Carton 4: Series 1 [Barcode: 31197239120378], Folder: 37
Identifier: MSS 9218 Series 1 Sub-Series 6
Scope and Contents

Photographs from the life of Richard Comely, mainly related to the creation and promotion of Captain Canuck. Materials dated approximately 1970 to 2010.

Dates: approximately 1970-2010

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