Superheroes
Since the debut of Superman in 1938, it has been obvious that comics and Super heroes were made for each
other.
Superheroes
Since the debut of Superman in 1938, it has been obvious that comics and Super heroes were made for each
other.
Co-created by Canadian Joe Shuster, Superman struck a powerful chord, inspiring a host of competitors. During World War II, American Super heroes were replaced on Canadian Newsstands by numerous homegrown heroes, including Nelvana and Johnny Canuck. Following the war, the Golden age of comics ended. Canada was left without its own Super heroes until the 1970 and 1980s. When a generation of more nationalistic costumed crusaders emerged, most notably captain Canuck and the team of Northguard and Fleu De Lys.
Superman, first of the Super heroes, made his debut in ACTION COMICS No. 1 (June 1938). He was the brain child of artist Joe Shuster and writer Jerry Siegel.
Nelvana of the Northern Lights was one of Canada's leading Golden Age Super heroes. Adrian Dingle's creation debuted in the inaugural issue of TRIUMPH-ADVENTURE-COMICS (August 1941).
Johnny Canuck, Canada's answer to Nazi oppression," was ceated by Leo Bachle (Les Barker). Johnny first appeared in DIME COMICS No. 1 (February 1942).
Captain Canuck made his first appearance in CAPTAIN CANUCK No. 1 (July 1975). This creation of Richard Comely and Ron Leishman is one of Canada's leading national Suer heroes.
Fleur de Lys was conceived by writer Mark Shainblum and artist Gabriel Morrissette. She made her debut in the third issue of NEW TRIUMPH FEATURING NORTHGUARD (1984).
