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Captain N

Captain N
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Creation & Design

Captain N was created as part of a multimedia franchise to promote Nintendo's video games, blending elements of gaming with animated storytelling.

Early Years

Captain N first appeared in animated series and comics, where he was depicted as a teenager who was transported into the world of video games.

Character Development

Throughout his adventures, Captain N evolves from a mere gamer to a true hero, learning the value of friendship, courage, and responsibility.

Cultural Reception

Captain N was well-received by fans of the Nintendo franchise, becoming a nostalgic figure for many who grew up in the 80s and 90s.

Character Details

Real Name:
Kevin Keene
Aliases:
Captain N
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Game Masters, Nintendo Heroes
Abilities:
Video Game Mastery, Strategic Thinking
Equipment:
Zapper Gun, Power Pad
Weight:
150lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
brown
Valiant Feb 1990

Nintendo Comics System Sneak Preview

Nintendo Comics System Sneak Preview
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8-page sneak preview of publications featuring Nintendo characters
Included in Comic Buyers Guide #849 dated February 9th 1990
Preview of Captain N
1st appearance of Link from Zelda
In this preview there is a page that appears to be intended for the story 'Trust Me' from The Legend of Zelda #1 (1990) but the page was never included in the premiere issue, therefore this is a standalone story sequence, printed only in this promotional piece
Acclaim Valiant Apr 1990

Nintendo Comics System #1

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Nintendo Comics System #1
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96-page trade paperback anthology of stories featuring Nintendo characters
1st appearance of Captain N
1st appearance of Mac from Mike Tyson's Punch-Out
Stories later reprinted in standard comic issues
Issue included an unattached 3.5 in. x 6 in. subscription card
Version with and without a price in upper right corner - copies with price appear to be the scarcer item

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