"Captain Canuck" Comic Book: Trump & Musk Become Supervillains

I'm a Canadian who is sick of hearing about Trump. Good, bad, ugly, it's all anyone talks about on the news and talk shows, and now comic books are using the tariff war as a plotline.

In a bold, tongue-in-cheek twist, Captain Canuck—Canada's patriotic superhero—has returned to comics with two highly recognizable villains: Donald Trump and Elon Musk. The resurgence of the classic Canadian hero was sparked in part by rising political tensions, particularly the trade disputes and tariff wars between Canada and the United States. Now, in the comic's 50th Anniversary issue, Trump and Musk are portrayed as exaggerated, mustache-twirling antagonists that Canuck must literally lift—or give a wedgie to.

The depiction is more than playful parody. Co-creator Richard Comely shared that the political climate has reawakened Canadian patriotism, similar to what was seen in the 1970s when Captain Canuck first debuted. “Canadians are looking to Captain Canuck as a symbol,” said Comely. “He symbolizes independence.” Back then, Canadians were seeking to define a national identity distinct from American culture. Today, that sentiment is being reignited through graphic panels and superhero showdowns.

Captain Canuck, originally Tom Evans, was a secret agent given superpowers by aliens, but more importantly, he has always stood for Canadian sovereignty. As Comely noted, previous villains came from a variety of countries—but never the U.S. “Of course, never, never in any of those stories was it America that was going to be taking over Canada,” he said.

That changed with the rise of Trump-era politics and proposals that many Canadians found threatening or dismissive of Canadian autonomy. The comic leans into this with caricatures and satire, depicting the former president and tech mogul as foil characters against Canada’s red-and-white-clad hero.

Since 2012, Captain Canuck has been slowly making a comeback, thanks to collaborations with Marvel artist Kalman Andrasofszky and a crowdfunded animated series. A live-action adaptation is now in the works, although details remain scarce. With the latest issue stirring international buzz and reigniting national pride, it's clear the maple leaf-clad hero is here to stay.

In the end, Trump’s political persona and Musk’s polarizing tech empire have done more than make headlines—they’ve helped revive a Canadian icon.

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