Gene Colan – illustratör

Read the stories that created the legend!Blade burst onto the comics scene in the 1970s, a time when horror movies were all the rage and Black cinema was introducing bold new action heroes who defied authority. He immediately raised the stakes in Marv Wolfman and Gene Colan’s Tomb of Dracula, bringing unstoppable determination as he hunted the vampire who killed his mother — and dispatching a few others along the way. This Epic Collection presents Blade’s complete early adventures — from his influential role in Tomb of Dracula and his 1970s solo stories in Marvel’s black-and-white magazine titles to his final vengeance on Deacon Frost and his 1980s collaboration with Doctor Strange to end the vampire menace once and for all.COLLECTING: Tomb of Dracula (1972) #10, #12-14, #24, #30, #41-43, #51, #58; Fear (1970) #24; Marvel Preview (1975) #3; Doctor Strange (1974) #61-62, #67; material from Tomb of Dracula (1972) #17-19, #21, #44-50, #52-53; Vampire Tales (1973) #8-9; Marvel Preview (1975) #8; Marvel Comics Presents (1988) #64Written by Marv Wolfman with Chris Claremont, Steve Gerber, Roger Stern & Marcus McLaurinPenciled by Gene Colan with Tony Dezuniga, Rico Rival, P. Craig Russell, Steve Leialoha, Dan Green & Malcolm Davis

Blade the vampire hunter is one of Marvel's biggest cult favorite characters, and this volume containts some of his most exciting adventures from the 1990s!Rise of the Midnight Sons! Dracula returns to the realm of the unliving — but Blade, along with fellow vampire-hunter Frank Drake, are determined to make sure his revival is short-lived! Then, as a new era of horror dawns in the Marvel Universe, Blade joins Ghost Rider and Johnny Blaze in a looming war with the ancient demon, Lilith! But the Daywalker won’t fight alone — he has a new crew! Blade, Drake and former vampire Hannibal King form the Nightstalkers — and the hours of darkness are no longer safe for the forces of evil! And that includes Baron Strucker’s Hydra and cult leader Shiv! But will the Punisher stand with or against the Nightstalkers?COLLECTING: Tomb of Dracula (1991) 1-4, Nightstalkers (1992) 1-6, Ghost Rider (1990) 31, material from Midnight Sons Unlimited (1993) 1

In the summer of 1949, Marvel decided to bring its successful sports pulps to the Atlas comic-book line, launching Sport Stars #1, which became Sports Action with its second issue, the same name as one of his most successful sports pulps of the 1930s. Across fourteen tumultuous issues, the artistic cream of the Timely/Atlas crop (Syd Shores, Joe Maneely, Bill Everett, Bob Powell, Gene Colan, George Tuska, Bernard Krigstein, and others) told biographical stories about sports heroes of the 1930s and 1940s in all the major sports: Knute Rockne (football), Hack Wilson (baseball), Man O'War (horse racing), Herman Sandow (physical culture), Bronco Nagurski (football), Ralph Kiner (baseball), Phil Rizzuto (baseball), Warren Spahn (baseball), Sugar Ray Robinson (boxing), Jackie Robinson (baseball), and Niles Kinnick, the 1939 Heisman Trophy winner of the Iowa Hawkeyes, among a score of others! These never before collected stories add to the historical Timely/Atlas tapestry, providing another window into the variety and breadth of Marvel's early history.

The 1950s boom in horror comics saw Atlas Comics' entree into the genre. Beginning in March 1952, Amazing Detective Cases began detailing cases where justice was served in supernatural fashion and beginning in May 1953, the adventures in Men's Adventures were taken over by ghosts, murderous revenge, and psychological terror. The cream of Atlas' artistic line-up - including recent EC stars and future Marvel staples - rose to the grisly challenge of the horror genre. Each issue is crammed with four condensed tales of creeping dread, ironic comeuppance, or startling twists, all from a different artist or team. Among the short, sharp shocks included in this volume are the mini masterpieces 'The Eerie Escape' by B. Krigstein, 'The Torture Master!' by Russ Heath, The Drowning Witch' by Reed Crandall and 'The 3rd Corpse' by Bill Everett. Stories by Gene Colan, John Romita, Joe Sinnott, Dick Ayers, Jim Mooney, Paul Reinman and George Tuska, all of whom remained through the shift to Marvel Comics, additionally fill out these issues, along with Atlas regulars Fred Kida, Mort Lawrence, Mike Sekowsky and Myron Fass. Notably included is the first appearance of 'Gorilla Man' by Robert Q. Sale, a character brought back in Marvel's contemporary Agents of Atlas series, and part of their ongoing continuity. Collecting Amazing Detective Cases #11-14 and Men's Adventures #21-26, Shiver As You Read! is a perfect companion to Adventures Into Terror, Venus, and the other titles of the Atlas Comics Library.

Marv Wolfman’s complex, long-form plotting on TOMB OF DRACULA was years ahead of its time. On the art side, Gene Colan and Tom Palmer’s visuals were arguably the final word on Dracula. So what do they have in store for us? An absolute Marvel Masterworks! Quincy Harker and his vampire hunters thought they had put an end to the Lord of Vampires — but no! Dracula’s evil has survived…and has split our heroes apart. All the threads come together as Dracula enacts his revenge, but Dr. Sun may have different plans. Meanwhile, in the shadows lurks Deacon Frost! And Blade pursues the Legion of the Damned in his complete ’70s solo stories. Also featuring Dracula’s final Giant-Size issues — including John Byrne’s first Marvel story! Collecting TOMB OF DRACULA (1972) #31-40, GIANT-SIZE DRACULA #4-5, and material from VAMPIRE TALES (1973) #8-9, and MARVEL PREVIEW #3 and #8.

1970s Daredevil classics packed with new characters, key moments and the gritty art that cemented DD as one of Marvel’s greatest heroes!Within these pages, the Black Widow bids farewell to both her partnership and romance with Daredevil — while his new girlfriend Heather Glenn’s powerful father harbors secrets that threaten to bring their world crashing down. Meanwhile, another lost love — Karen Page — finds herself in danger in Los Angeles. First appearances of Torpedo and Paladin expand Marvel’s roster of heroes, but it’s Bullseye’s deadly debut that makes history in Hell’s Kitchen! Plus: legendary team-ups with Black Panther, Namor, and Ghost Rider — and the arrival of Frank Miller!COLLECTING: Daredevil (1964) #120-158; Daredevil Annual (1967) #4; Ghost Rider (1973) #20; Marvel Premiere (1972) #39-40, #43; material from What If? (1977) #8Written by Marv Wolfman, Jim Shooter, Roger McKenzie with Tony Isabella, Len Wein, Chris Claremont, Bill Mantlo, Gerry Conway, Gil Kane, Jo Duffy, Don Glut & Don McGregorPenciled by Bob Brown, Gene Colan & Gil Kane with John Buscema, John Byrne, George Tuska, Sal Buscema, Lee Elias, Carmine Infantino, Frank Robbins, Frank Miller, Alan Kupperberg & Tom Sutton

Shortly after launching his men's adventure line of comic books in 1949 (and just before he published his first war title), Atlas publisher Martin Goodman found, in the middle ground between crime and men's adventure, the sneakier, conspiratorial sub-genre of spy comics. The first title was Spy Cases (soon followed by Spy Fighters and Kent Blake of the Secret Service) and the contents were Cold War noir stories, as Doug Grant, Secret Agent, protected America's interests, fighting commies from behind the Iron Curtain. Led by superlative action/adventure artwork by Al Hartley (later Bill Savage) and supported by Atlas titans including Gene Colan, Bill Everett, Russ Heath, Jerry Robinson and Joe Maneely, America ferrets out sinister threats in thrillers like: 'The Traitor!,' 'Discs of Death,' 'Frame-Up in Red,' and 'The Case of the Missing B-29!' All spy comics had healthy runs and by 1952, the Korean War made its? presence felt in every adventure title. Patriotic, but also subtler, darker and more sinister than the familiar costumed hero titles, the spy genre is a little-seen aspect of Marvel's deep history.

Dracula rises again in one of the most acclaimed Marvel Comics of the 1970s era - and faces off against Marvel's fan favorite vampire-hunting vampire, Blade!The creative talents of Marv Wolfman, Gene Colan and Tom Palmer made The Tomb of Dracula the must-read comic of the 1970s. Lushly illustrated, beautifully colored and with taut stories that wove together thrilling action with in-depth character subplots, it was everything you could hope for in a comic book. And in this volume so many strands come together: the Doctor Sun saga concludes, Blade finally wreaks vengeance on the man who killed his mother and a resurrected Count Dracula finds an unholy bride who will bear his child. Dracula also crosses paths with Marvel mainstays, including a crossover where his sinks his teeth into Doctor Strange’s neck and a battle with the cosmic power of the Silver Surfer. The Marvel Masterworks, with their stunning new restoration, make these classics look better than ever.COLLECTING: THE TOMB OF DRACULA (1972) #41-55 and DOCTOR STRANGE (1974) #14

They said the devil had a daughter. That daughter is Lilith! Dracula's scion is revealed in this historic volume - and while she doesn't get along with dear old undead dad, she still carries on the bloodsucking family tradition. That means extra trouble for our vampire hunters Rachel Van Helsing, Quincy Harker, Frank Drake, Taj Nital and Blade! Speaking of Blade, he goes one-on-one with the Lord of Vampires - who has perhaps found a corner in his dark heart for a human woman. Plus: Hannibal King, a private detective with a biting secret, takes the stage. And new corners of Dracula's world are explored! All this and Lilith's complete solo saga from Marvel's black-and-white magazines! Collecting TOMB OF DRACULA (1972) #23-30; GIANT-SIZE CHILLERS #1; GIANT-SIZE DRACULA #2-3; and material from VAMPIRE TALES #6, DRACULA LIVES #10-11, and MARVEL PREVIEW #12 and #16.

In den 1970ern wurde Graf Dracula im Marvel-Universum zum Bösewicht und Antihelden. In diesem zweiten XL-Hardcover-Sammelband mit einer der größten Horror-Comic-Serien aller Zeiten setzt Dracula seine Fehde mit den Van Helsings und den Harkers fort und legt sich mit Blade, Dr. Sun, dem Silver Surfer, Dr. Strange, Satan und seiner eigenen Tochter Lilith an! Doch Dracula findet auch die Liebe …

Ab 1972 setzten Marv Wolfman, Gene Colan und viele andere die unsterbliche Legende von Bram Stokers Vampirfürsten Dracula in der Marvel-Gegenwart fort. Der Horror-Klassiker zeigt Dracula als Bösewicht, der von Rachel van Helsing, Blade und anderen gejagt wird, als Antiheld jedoch auch gegen andere Monster antritt. Nun gibt es Draculas Abenteuer als Marvel-Figur in einer edlen, ultimativen Hardcover-Edition.

Draped in the red, white and blue, there's no character in all of comics who represents America like Cap - and his path through the tumultuous '70s reveals both the character's, and the nation's, soul. Stan Lee and Gene Colan push the envelope in story after story as Cap goes behind enemy lines in Vietnam; teams with the Falcon to oppose the radical Diamond Heads; and sets out on a coast-to-coast road trip full of motorcycle gangs, rock festivals and the Red Skull! Then, Bucky Barnes returns from the grave! But with Baron Strucker, Doctor Doom and M.O.D.O.K. tied up in his revival, this can't be the same pal that Cap remembers. What's really going on here? Plus: An unforgettable Captain America/Falcon/Spider-Man team-up! Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA (1968) #120-138.

The Dark Lord of the Sith's unstoppable march continues! The natives of Shu-Torun are revolting, and there's no way the Empire will stand for that. When Darth Vader is tasked with leading a military assault against the planet, could it be that his rise to glory has begun? But who will follow Vader into war? Would you? Then again, it's better to fight alongside Vader than against him. That's a lesson that the ore barons are about to learn. Collecting DARTH VADER #16-19 and ANNUAL #1.

Collects Black Panther (1988) #1-4, material from Marvel Comics Presents (1988) #13-37. The Marvel Masterworks proudly present the continuing adventures of the Black Panther! In a political-thriller limited series by Peter B. Gillis and Denys Cowan, T'Challa -the king of Wakanda - finds himself in an existential crisis: how can he present himself as a hero of Africa while an apartheid state exists next door to Wakanda? Then - Don McGregor, the mastermind behind the Black Panther's first series - continues his saga with ""Panther's Quest""! When T'Challa learns the mother he never knew might still be alive, he stops at no cost to rescue her - invading South Africa and battling mercenaries and militaries alike. It's a creative tour de force featuring artwork by Marvel icons Gene Colan and Tom Palmer that defined the character for a generation!

While the world believes that Steve Rogers is dead, Captain America lives on! In this Omnibus collection of Marvel classics by Stan Lee, Gene Colan and John Romita Sr., Cap embarks upon some of his all-time greatest adventures! A body-swapping encounter with the Red Skull and his Cosmic Cube leads to the first appearance of the Falcon; M.O.D.O.K. returns with a vengeance - and a secret weapon; Cap sets out on a road trip to explore his and his country's souls; Bucky Barnes returns; Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D. enlist Cap in their battle against Hydra; Spider-Man and the Hulk face off against the star-spangled Avenger; and so much more! Every amazing story, every classic cover, every letters page is painstakingly restored and presented in this must-have oversized extravaganza! Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA (1968) #114-148.

To the world, Tony Stark is a debonair scientist leading the jet-set life. What they don't know is that he's secretly the Armored Avenger, Iron Man. But that secret may not last for long when the U.S. Senate forces Stark to divulge Stark Enterprises' secrets! Meanwhile, Iron Man faces a host of villains including classic battles against the Mandarin, the Hulk, Crimson Dynamo, Titanium Man and A.I.M. - not to mention the debuts of Whiplash and the sultry Madame Masque! Written by Stan "The Man" Lee and Iron Man heir apparent Archie Goodwin, with art by Gene "The Dean" Colan, George Tuska and E.C. Comics great Johnny Craig, these tales are the crème de la crème of Iron Man adventures! Collecting IRON MAN (1968) #1-25, and material from TALES OF SUSPENSE (1959) #84-99 and IRON MAN AND THE SUB-MARINER #1.

Learn all about Marvel’s Daredevil—his superpowers, his friends, and his foes—in this fun board book featuring art by legendary artist Gene ColanShowcasing bright, full-color art from Gene Colan’s classic comics run, read all about the incredible super hero Daredevil!Learn about the incident that gave Matt Murdock super senses, his history as a lawyer, and the allies and enemies he makes as Daredevil. With simple text and three special gatefolds to show off Colan’s incredible vintage art, this a fun-filled read and a must-have for early readers and vintage collectors.

A sweeping collection of Wonder Woman adventures—mythology, action, and cosmic stakes in an expansive, accessible DC Finest collection.The legendary Champion of Themyscira returns for a series of action-packed adventures worthy of a whole cycle of epic poetry! Showcasing Diana’s previously uncollected tales leading up the reality-shattering events of Crisis on Infinite Earths, this latest volume boasts a trove of rarely seen treasures—including the multi-issue epic “Judgment in Infinity!” and the colossal 72-page Wonder Woman #300!Featuring outstanding work from comics luminaries Dan Mishkin, Gene Colan, Roy Thomas, Frank McLaughlin, Paul Levitz, Romeo Tanghal, and more, DC Finest: Wonder Woman: Judgment in Infinity! collects Wonder Woman #286-305 together with crossover tales from The New Teen Titans #11-12 as well as the Amazon Princess’s special 16-page preview story from DC Comics Presents #41 and also includes the never-before-reprinted promotional title Superman in “The Computer Masters of Metropolis” starring Wonder Woman alongside the Man of Steel!

Doctor Stephen Strange was a haughty, self-centred, but incredibly successful surgeon. However, his career ended when Strange had a car accident that damaged the nerves in hands. In desperation, he travelled the globe searching for a cure until, in a hidden temple in the vastness of Asia, Strange encountered the Ancient One. The mysterious mage taught Strange to become the master of the mystic arts and Earth's Sorcerer Supreme - mankind's defender against the nightmares that lie in wait for the foolish!

Marvel Platinum proudly presents a deluxe, hardcover edition of the very best Silver Surfer stories from the House of Ideas; including the Silver Surfer's first appearance, his first battle with the Hulk, his origin story, a forgotten tale of his encounter with the lord of the undead, Dracula, and a rare tale illustrated by European artist extraordinaire Moebius! Collecting Fantastic Four Vol.1 #48-50, Tales to Astonish #92-93, Silver Surfer Vol.1 #1, Tomb of Dracula #50, Silver Surfer Vol.2 #1 and Silver Surfer: Parable.

Stan Lee and Gene Colan unleash an identity crisis as Matt Murdock juggles his triple identity as Daredevil - and his own "twin brother," Mike Murdock! You might need your slide rule to track the trigonometry of the Man Without Fear's mixed-up life. And as if that weren't complex enough, Daredevil experiences a body swap with Doctor Doom in one of comics' first crossovers! Other highlights include guest appearances by Spider-Man, Thor and Ka-Zar; the introduction of fan-favorite villain Leap-Frog; and the debut of the Emissaries of Evil! It's a series of action-packed extravaganzas so hazardous that all of our cast won't make it out alive! Collecting DAREDEVIL (1964) #22-41 and ANNUAL #1, FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) #73 and material from NOT BRAND ECHH #4.

The Man Without Fear is back! Matt Murdock has done battle with Marvel's most maddening villains - but when the Jester enters the fray, the rules change forever. Framing DD for murder, he sets all of New York against our hero! And the stakes get even higher when Starr Saxon discovers DD's secret identity. The tension drives Matt to reveal his secret to Karen Page - but rather than bringing her closer, this revelation pushes her away! The drama soon drives DD to Los Angeles, a town with a cast of bizarre, action-packed enemies unlike any other. And when he finally makes his way back to the Big Apple, Daredevil must join forces with Iron Man and Nick Fury against Spymaster and the Zodiac! Collecting DAREDEVIL (1964) #42-74, IRON MAN (1968) #35 and material from IRON MAN (1968) #36.

Here come Daredevil and the Black Widow! When Natasha Romanoff enters Matt Murdock's life, one of the greatest eras in the history of the Man Without Fear begins. This massive Omnibus presents their action-packed adventures together - scripted by Gerry Conway and Steve Gerber, and featuring the iconic art of Gene Colan! But the Widow's entrance means a rocky road for Matt Murdock and Karen Page. A relocation to San Francisco will cement Matt's choice and open up a new world of adventure - with villains like Electro, Killgrave the Purple Man and Mister Fear in tow! There's also a crossover adventure with the Avengers and X-Men, and a fight with Kraven the Hunter that turns cosmic! Enter: Moondragon - who mistakes DD for a thrall of Thanos! Collecting DAREDEVIL (1964) #75-119, AVENGERS (1963) #111 and material from AMAZING ADVENTURES (1970) #1-8.

One of Daredevil's most iconic eras kicks off as he begins his relationship with the Black Widow!Daredevil heads out to the Left Coast in a quest to earn back the love of Karen Page - and L.A. has never been stranger! A cast of bizarre and action-packed enemies stands between DD and the woman he loves! Then, back in the Big Apple, Daredevil teams up with the Black Panther and joins forces with Iron Man and Nick Fury. And one of the greatest eras in the history of the Man Without Fear begins when Daredevil and Black Widow become partners! Together, they face Spider-Man, the Sub-Mariner, the Man-Bull, the Owl, the Scorpion and more. But drama and tension are brewing... With the Black Widow in Daredevil's life, what will become of Matt Murdock's relationship with the lovely Karen Page?COLLECTING: DAREDEVIL (1964) #64-86 and IRON MAN (1968) #35-36

It’s hunting season across the Earth — and in all eras! When the crew of a Chilean fishing boat sees something fall from the sky, they ready their nets for a big catch. But just who is the prey…and who is the Predator? A forest ranger is out of her league in the Alaskan wilderness! In 19th century London, Jack the Ripper isn’t the only one leaving behind a trail of blood! During the American Civil War, Confederates and Union soldiers are united by a common enemy! But why are Predators flocking to Earth? Why are they hunting each other? And after years of being victims, what are Earth’s deadliest warriors going to do about it? Meet the Predator Hunters — who go wherever they are needed!      COLLECTING: Predator: Hell & Hot Water (1997) 1-3; Predator: Primal (1997) 1-2; Predator: Nemesis (1997) 1-2; Predator: Captive (1998) 1; Predator: Homeworld (1999) 1-4; Predator: Xenogenesis (1999) 1-4; Predator (2009) 1-4; Predators (2010) 1-4; Predators: Beating the Bullet (2010) 1; Predators: Preserve the Game (2010) 1; Predator: Hunters (2017) 1-5; Predator: Hunters II (2018) 1-4; Predator: Hunters III (2020) 1-4; material from Dark Horse Presents (1986) 124; Free Comic Book Day 2009: Predator