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Gene Colan (1926–2011)

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Long-time comic book artist, perhaps best known for his work at Marvel. At that company, Gene drew a revival of the Sub-Mariner in the mid-1960s; took over from artist Don Heck on Iron Man; took over from John Romita Sr. on Daredevil; spent time drawing Captain America; and launched a successful Marvel adaptation of Dracula... See full bio »

Born:

Eugene Jules Colan
in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Died:

(age 84) in Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
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2014 Guardians of the Galaxy (comic book) (pre-production)
 
2011 Blade (TV series)
– The Other Side of Darkness (2011) (comics)
– Partner (2011) (comics)
– To the Vortex of Sorrows (2011) (comics)
– Eternal Apocalypse (2011) (comics)
– Teacher's and Student's Bonds (2011) (comics)
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2008 Lego Batman: The Videogame (Video Game) (character: Killer Croc - uncredited)
 
2004 Blade: Trinity (character)
 
2002 Blade II (character)
 
1992-1994 Batman (TV series)
– Bane (1994) (character: Killer Croc - uncredited)
– Trial (1994) (character: Killer Croc - uncredited)
– Sideshow (1994) (character: Killer Croc - uncredited)
– Almost Got 'im (1992) (character: Killer Croc - uncredited)
– Vendetta (1992) (character: Killer Croc - uncredited)
 
1980 Dracula (TV movie) (comic book series Tomb of Dracula)
 
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2003 Frost: Portrait of a Vampire (video) (storyboard artist)
 
1966 The Marvel Super Heroes (TV series) (original artwork - 1966)
 
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1998 Blade (character)
 
1990 The Ambulance (photo double: artist - uncredited)
 
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1990 The Ambulance
Artist Photo Double (as Eugene Colan)
 
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2011 Acid Head: The Buzzard Nuts County Slaughter (special thanks)
 
2009 Frankenpimp (special thanks)
 
2003 The Men Without Fear: Creating 'Daredevil' (video documentary) (special thanks)
 
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2010 With Great Power: The Stan Lee Story (documentary)
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2003 The Men Without Fear: Creating 'Daredevil' (video documentary)
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He's a noted comic book artist best known for his work on the Marvel comics series "Daredevil" and "Tomb of Dracula". which included creation of the character, Blade.

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Alternate Names:

Adam Austin | Eugene Colan
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Began working for Marvel Comics in 1965 as "Adam Austin". He did not use his real name, because he was still doing work for DC Comics, and was afraid he'd be fired for freelancing with a competitor. However, when he moved over to Marvel full-time after a few months, he reverted to his real name. See more »

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