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A beloved Canadian comic book superhero is returning with a vengeance to ward off the threat of an unlikely adversary to the south.

Fans of Captain Canuck, a Mountie-turned-otherworldly warrior known for his quintessentially Canadian attire — white and red maple leaf-adorned armour — are leaning on his image to ignite a renewed sense of pride from coast to coast.

Captain Canuck first gained popularity in the 1970s and grew to represent the strength and spirit of Canada. Decades later, he has resurfaced as a symbol of patriotism in light of U.S. President Donald Trump’s pursuit of the country’s sovereignty.

“All of a sudden, Canadians are looking to Captain Canuck as a symbol. And it’s basically, to them, Captain Canuck symbolizes independence,” said Richard Comely, the artist who co-created the comic book superhero, to Global News.

Comley created Captain Canuck at a time where he felt Canadians needed their own icon, one that matched up …

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