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Superhero comics

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Genre/Form Terms

Found in 4 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 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 scripts, 1980-2015

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 9218 Series 1 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains scripts for Captain Canuck comic books, including various handwritten and typed annotated drafts, synopses, and a storyboard. Materials dated 1980 to 2015.

Dates: 1980-2015