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Gene Colan
American comic artist (1926–2011) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Eugene Jules Colan (/ˈkoʊlən/; September 1, 1926 – June 23, 2011)[1] 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;[2][3] Carol Danvers, who would become Ms. Marvel and Captain Marvel; and the non-costumed, supernatural vampire hunter Blade.
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![]() Colan at the Big Apple Summer Sizzler in Manhattan, June 13, 2009 | |
Born | Eugene Jules Colan (1926-09-01)September 1, 1926 The Bronx, New York |
Died | June 23, 2011(2011-06-23) (aged 84) The Bronx, New York |
Nationality | American |
Area(s) | Penciller, Inker |
Pseudonym(s) | Adam Austin |
Notable works | Daredevil Detective Comics Batman Doctor Strange Howard the Duck The Tomb of Dracula |
Awards | Eagle Award, 1977, 1979 Eisner Award, 2010 |
Spouse(s) | Sallee Greenberg (divorced) Adrienne Colan (Brickman) |
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Colan was inducted into the Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame in 2005.