Manitoba’s renowned weed-themed superhero, Captain Cannabis, is due for some fresh excitement. Initiated back in 1977 as a post-legal character, Hal Lighter’s time has finally come. His mission? World peace for all human-kind. At this instant, cannabis legalization has grown to a near-global approval level, so the stage is truly set for a hero icon.
Captain Cannabis Remains Distinct From Present Day Superheroes
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Captain Cannabis still stands out from present day superheroes today. Stoned or not, the Cap’ applies a method of non-violent crisis intervention to help resolve conflicts. He has also maintained the ultimate mysterious day time persona: Hal Lighter, 1970’s hippy-stoner. By night, Lighter is equipped with magical herbs, wild accessories and a will to supply everyone with an immense high.
He’s Not a Vigilante, Nor is He a Gangster
Captain Cannabis is not a vigilante or a gangster, since cannabis is legally accepted amongst authority in his world. Cap’ may in fact be the sole representation of one common denomination through all weed consumers since cannabis’ cultural conception: we all have – and can connect with – our endocannabinoid system.
A New Dilemma For Hal
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Regulations that guide “promotion or access to cannabis for young people” might be an upcoming dilemma for Captain Cannabis. The potential fine against brands for allegedly inappropriate marketing creates hesitation in cannabis marketing schemes. This stigmatic residue could be hindering public awareness of a suitable posterchild like Captain Cannabis.
Trending Characters Experimentally Consuming
Furthermore, he would appear more suitable to the promotional role rather than a “family watch together” type. Hal practiced extreme patience over the last four decades. During the latter twenty years, he had full length television reruns subsequently posted to YouTube to confirm whether Gandalf or Homer J. Simpson offered a better herbal review.
Who figured Batman, Aquaman, Wolverine, and any other superhero and villain hitting northern retreats had a mutual connection? A global effort to decolonize cannabis recently emerged, and so perhaps Verne Andru’s Captain Cannabis film isn’t so far-out, after all. Hal delivering to Bruce Banner, for instance, would spin up for a great cameo appearance and introduction.
Verne Andru Began Illustrations Of Captain Cannabis In 1975
Creator of Captain Cannabis, Verne Andru, via LinkedIn
Verne Andru began illustrations of his hemp hero in 1975 precisely as Canadian senate produced a report exploring decriminalization of cannabis. At that time, Verne was highly influenced by Robert Crumb (Zap Comix – Wikipedia) and Gilbert Shelton (The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers – Wikipedia). By 1975, Captain Cannabis began taking shape as the first known marijuana superhero. And on 4/20 of 1977, the hero finally made his first public appearance. To this day he patrols the streets, consuming and reviewing intergalactic bud while out for a rip in Winter-peg!
