Johnny Canuck was a Canadian cartoon superhero who was created as a political cartoon in 1869 and was later re-invented, first in 1942, then in 1975.Johnny Canuck was created as a lumberjack national personification of Canada. He first appeared in early political cartoons where he was portrayed as a younger cousin of the United States' Uncle Sam and Britain's John Bull. Depicted as a wholesome, if simple-minded, fellow in the garb of a habitant, farmer, logger, rancher or soldier, he often resisted the bullying of John Bull or Uncle Sam. For thirty years, he was a staple of editorial cartoonists. Then, in the early twentieth century, he faded from view.
Johnny Canuck has been adopted, unofficially, by the Vancouver Canucks as a second team mascot and alternate logo.
Johnny Canuck has been adopted, unofficially, by the Vancouver Canucks as a second team mascot and alternate logo.