Eugene Jules Colan, a renowned American comic book artist, was born on September 1, 1926, and passed away on June 23, 2011. Colan is widely recognized for his remarkable work at Marvel Comics, where he crafted iconic titles such as the superhero series Daredevil, the cult-hit satirical series Howard the Duck, and The Tomb of Dracula, a classic horror series in the world of comics.
As a creative force, Colan co-developed the Falcon, the first African-American superhero in mainstream comics, Carol Danvers, who would later become Ms. Marvel and Captain Marvel, and the non-costumed, supernatural vampire hunter Blade.
