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Gene Colan
Born
September 1, 1926 (Age: 84)
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, USA
Died
June 23, 2011
Known For
Writing
Also Known As
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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