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Dave Wallace · Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2011 3:17 am Post subject: Gene Colan RIP

It's being reported that Gene Colan has died.

Obviously, most people here will know him best for his Daredevil work, but he also had well-loved runs on Doctor Strange, Iron Man and Howard the Duck (as well as his Marvel horror books, of course) - and was even working until fairly recently, contributing to Brubaker's Captain America.

He'll be missed.

Clayton Blind Love · Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2011 12:53 pm Post subject:

DD #53 (vol.1)

"As It Was In The Beginning..."

My most preferred (re)telling of Daredevil's origin. Beautiful cover, beautiful pages. Thank you for all your works Mr. Colan.

C.
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Darkdevil · Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2011 9:31 pm Post subject:

Sad, sad news. He will be sorely missed. God Bless.

Dimetre · Posted: Sat Jun 25, 2011 2:14 am Post subject:

His recent work in Daredevil Volume 2 #100 was awesome!

Wally Wood may have ushered in the red suit, but Colan's use of shadow and ability to draw motion defined Daredevil's look for the ages. Rest in peace.

the gael · Playing to the Camera Joined: 29 Aug 2004 Posts: 119

That's a sad day !
Daredevil would never have been the same without M. Colan.
We will miss him.

Darediva · Posted: Sat Jun 25, 2011 5:37 am Post subject:

Mr. Colan took us on a long ride with DD, with grace and charm. His interview on the extras dvd of the movie is now the way most will remember him. Rest in peace, kind sir.
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Pete · Posted: Sat Jun 25, 2011 8:28 am Post subject:

I've lost count of the amount of titles I've read over the years that we're graced with this guy's art. He somehow managed to combine the dynamic with the introspective, and its a style that was all his own. I loved his stuff on Tomb of Dracula, Doc Strange, even Howard the Duck, but its his DD stuff that stands out a mile, and for a certain generation he will always be THE DD artist.

Gene mentioned in his interview of the Men Without Fear doc his regret at missing out on things in life, such as not spending more time with his family, due to the long hours spent in front of the drawing board. Although no solice to those family members who survive him, I'm just one of many who I'd like to think have come to be an 'extended family' of fans and readers worldwide who have appreciated all that effort and endevour over the years.

RIP Gene, and thanks for everything.

Cassecou · Flying Blind Joined: 21 Jul 2011 Posts: 5

A great loss for the comic universe.
I really enjoyed his work on DD.
My thoughts to his family and friends.

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