Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
Found in 13 Collections and/or Records:
Comely family papers, 1976-2018
Includes personal correspondence, journal sketchbooks, letters, church talks and records, clippings, papers relating to Richard Comely's mother, and other personal papers. Materials dated 1976 to 2018.
Richard Comely papers
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.
Richard Comely business plans and invoices, 1970-2017
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.
Richard Comely correspondence, 1975-2015
Professional and fan correspondence, including letters, fan artwork, and faxes. Materials dated 1975 to 2015.
Richard Comely newspaper clippings, 1975-2018
Contains clippings, mainly Captain Canuck comics or stories on Captain Canuck. Materials dated 1975 to 2018.
Richard Comely original art on Captain Canuck, 1975-2016
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.
Richard Comely papers on Captain Canuck, 1970-2019
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.
Richard Comely papers on for-hire work, 1980-2009
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.
Richard Comely papers on other creative works, approximately 1970-2018
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.
Richard Comely photographs, approximately 1970-2010
Photographs from the life of Richard Comely, mainly related to the creation and promotion of Captain Canuck. Materials dated approximately 1970 to 2010.