Personal Info

Known For

Writing

Gender

Male

Birthday

September 1, 1926

Died

June 23, 2011 (84 years old)

Place of Birth

New York City, New York, USA

Also Known As

Eugene Jules "Gene" Colan
Adam Austin
Eugene Colan

IMDb Profile

Gene Colan

Biography

Eugene Jules Colan (/ˈkoʊlən/; 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; Carol Danvers, who would become Ms. Marvel and Captain Marvel; and the non-costumed, supernatural vampire hunter Blade.

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

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