Who is this ruggedly handsome Gentleman named Martin?
Martin Boruta has been reading comic books and graphic novels for 50+ years (he reads books without pictures too, just sayin’). A lifelong fan of Captain Canuck, Martin is the curator of The Unofficial Yet Definitive Captain Canuck Comicography website. Since 2016, Martin has been reviewing comic books and highlighting great new Kickstarter projects at First Comics News. Martin’s writting has also been featured in Sequential Magazine. For over two-hundred episodes, Martin enjoyed teaming up with his pals and sharing hosting duties on The Hey Kids Comics Radio Show broadcast on Trent Radio 92.7 CFFF FM in lovely Peterborough, ON Canada, and still available at The Hey Kids Comics Radio Show website. Martin is a founding member of the Canadian Comic Book Alliance. In his various adventures, Martin has demonstrated an innate ability to spell “Erik Larsen” incorrectly.
Martin’s “day job” is owner of Shaw Computer Systems Inc., an Information Technology consultancy firm in Peterborough, ON, specializing in Managed Services for small to mid-sized businesses since 1980.
In the past, Martin served in the Canadian Armed Forces Reserve as a member of the Cadet Instructors List (Cadre), reaching the Queen’s Commissioned rank of Captain, was awarded a Baronship of Sealand, and was ordained as a Reverend in the Universal Life Church while watching an episode of Monster Garage.
Reporter – firstcomicsnews.com
Contributor – sequentialmagazine.ca
Host – heykidscomics.ca
Curator – captaincanuck.net
Admin – www.theccba.ca
Co-Owner – www.shawcsit.com
It’ s softer than I thought.
~ Ladies from all the far reaches of the globe
Martin, you are the only person I know that went through High School in neutral.
~ Mr. Bailey, Adam Scott CVI
Out of all the Boruta’s I know, Martin is my 6th favourite.
~ Łukasz Międzybrodzki
Martin Boruta has the wisdom of youth and the energy of old age.
~ Capt. Harold K. Sully, CD, CAF
When responding to someone who seems to be saying something particularly illogical or uninformed, it’s best to approach the situation with patience and try to clarify their point, offering factual information or a different perspective rather than directly calling them “stupid.”
~ Martin’s Therapist, MEd, RP, CCC