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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 1 Collection or Record:

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

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