Gene Colan 1926-2011

Post by **sgt.null** » Fri Jun 24, 2011 7:44 am

Eugene "Gene" Colan (September 1, 1926 – June 23, 2011) was an American comic book artist best known for his work for Marvel Comics, where his signature titles include the superhero series, Daredevil, the cult-hit satiric series Howard the Duck, and The Tomb of Dracula, considered one of comics' classic horror series. He co-created the Falcon, the first African-American superhero in mainstream comics.

Colan was inducted into the Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame in 2005.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gene_Colan

Post by **dANdeLION** » Mon Jun 27, 2011 3:45 am

He also did a great job drawing Iron Man, Captain Marvel, and Doctor Strange.

Post by **sgt.null** » Mon Jun 27, 2011 10:19 am

one of my favorite Colan series...

Post by **aTOMiC** » Mon Jun 27, 2011 11:36 am

Gene Colan was one of my top 5 favorite comic artists.
The notion that we'll never see work from him again sucks.
He will be missed.

Post by **sgt.null** » Mon Jun 27, 2011 12:05 pm

loved how his art seemed to match the Dracula mythos so well. when i think of vampires i think of Colon first.

that story arc i posted for Night Force is an excellent horror story btw. highly recommended.

Post by **Fist and Faith** » Mon Jun 27, 2011 10:15 pm

Wow. A huge loss.

And he died the same day as Peter Falk??

Post by **Holsety** » Mon Jun 27, 2011 10:48 pm

I know I'm beating a dead horse for anyone who pays attention to my comic tastes, but I am a HUGE Will Eisner fan and it is always great to see someone else honored in the same way that Eisner is being honored for what he has done. Moreover, the illustrations are really excellent. So, congratulations to this amazing comic book artist!

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Gene Colan 1926-2011

Gene Colan 1926-2011