Comments on: Marvel steps up for Colan http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/05/19/marvel-steps-up-for-colan/ The News Blog of Comics Culture Sun, 8 Nov 2009 19:09:01 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.2 by: StevenRowe http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/05/19/marvel-steps-up-for-colan/#comment-1609978 Thu, 22 May 2008 11:12:37 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/05/19/marvel-steps-up-for-colan/#comment-1609978 For those who dont know ,Gene Cola,n is probably best known in the fan community for his work for Marvel from 1966-1981, he also had other stays at Marvel including 1949-1959! In the late 1980s, he spent several years penciling for Archie and where he was the main Jughead artist. but best known for Tomb of Dracula, Howard the Duck, Daredevil, Iron Man. Dr. Strange - and did lots of other Marvel titles: Avengers, Captain America, etc. For those who dont know ,Gene Cola,n is probably best known in the fan community for his work for Marvel from 1966-1981, he also had other stays at Marvel including 1949-1959! In the late 1980s, he spent several years penciling for Archie and where he was the main Jughead artist.
but best known for Tomb of Dracula, Howard the Duck, Daredevil, Iron Man. Dr. Strange - and did lots of other Marvel titles: Avengers, Captain America, etc.

]]> by: Jim Sheridan http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/05/19/marvel-steps-up-for-colan/#comment-1608789 Thu, 22 May 2008 04:08:38 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/05/19/marvel-steps-up-for-colan/#comment-1608789 Since Marvel will soon be putting out a $100 Howard the Duck Omnibus, they certainly should throw Colan some cash. I already bought the "Essential" version of the same, but I sure would like the version with color.... Since Marvel will soon be putting out a $100 Howard the Duck Omnibus, they certainly should throw Colan some cash.

I already bought the “Essential” version of the same, but I sure would like the version with color….

]]> by: Mark Clegg http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/05/19/marvel-steps-up-for-colan/#comment-1599005 Wed, 21 May 2008 02:34:03 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/05/19/marvel-steps-up-for-colan/#comment-1599005 The Colans are saying that any arrangements with Marvel are still pending and very much in the air. I think Meth has done a disservice by giving Marvel good PR too soon. Still, if Marvel ends up not coming through then they are really going to look terrible. We'll see. The Colans are saying that any arrangements with Marvel are still pending and very much in the air. I think Meth has done a disservice by giving Marvel good PR too soon.

Still, if Marvel ends up not coming through then they are really going to look terrible. We’ll see.

]]> by: rich http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/05/19/marvel-steps-up-for-colan/#comment-1595918 Tue, 20 May 2008 18:34:27 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/05/19/marvel-steps-up-for-colan/#comment-1595918 Fabio: "If you know so little about comics, why open your mouth?" Well, that's how some people learn about comics. Fabio:
“If you know so little about comics, why open your mouth?”

Well, that’s how some people learn about comics.

]]> by: michael http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/05/19/marvel-steps-up-for-colan/#comment-1595852 Tue, 20 May 2008 18:22:39 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/05/19/marvel-steps-up-for-colan/#comment-1595852 thanks Fabio, I honestly did not know what his contributions were and was too lazy to look them up. As for opening my mouth, I can only truly apologize for not being the elite comic book historian that you are. thanks Fabio, I honestly did not know what his contributions were and was too lazy to look them up.

As for opening my mouth, I can only truly apologize for not being the elite comic book historian that you are.

]]> by: Al http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/05/19/marvel-steps-up-for-colan/#comment-1593477 Tue, 20 May 2008 12:20:21 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/05/19/marvel-steps-up-for-colan/#comment-1593477 I have always loved Colan's artwork, beginning when I first saw it in Daredevil. Bravo for Marvel's stepping in to help in Colan's time of need. I have always loved Colan’s artwork, beginning when I first saw it in Daredevil. Bravo for Marvel’s stepping in to help in Colan’s time of need.

]]> by: Random News Table | UncleBear http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/05/19/marvel-steps-up-for-colan/#comment-1591354 Tue, 20 May 2008 06:33:10 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/05/19/marvel-steps-up-for-colan/#comment-1591354 [...] Marvel steps up for Colan I am delighted beyond delighted to announce that Marvel Entertainment has made clear its intentions to help Gene and Adrienne Colan. (tags: comics) [...] […] Marvel steps up for Colan I am delighted beyond delighted to announce that Marvel Entertainment has made clear its intentions to help Gene and Adrienne Colan. (tags: comics) […]

]]> by: Fabio P.Barbieri http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/05/19/marvel-steps-up-for-colan/#comment-1590262 Tue, 20 May 2008 03:12:00 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/05/19/marvel-steps-up-for-colan/#comment-1590262 Gene Colan was head-hunted by Stan Lee and was a favourite of many of the very best Marvel writers. I am thinking of Marv Wolfman and Steve Gerber, who sought him out for his post-Marvel creation Stewart The Rat. The only other person who Gerber sought out in the same way - for Destroyer Duck - was one Jack Kirby. Marv Wolfman also twice sought him out for post-Marvel work, which resulted in a few of Colan's non-Marvel jobs. He was also universally reputed as a joy to work with, imaginative, polite and always on time. Gene Colan was head-hunted by Stan Lee and was a favourite of many of the very best Marvel writers. I am thinking of Marv Wolfman and Steve Gerber, who sought him out for his post-Marvel creation Stewart The Rat. The only other person who Gerber sought out in the same way - for Destroyer Duck - was one Jack Kirby. Marv Wolfman also twice sought him out for post-Marvel work, which resulted in a few of Colan’s non-Marvel jobs. He was also universally reputed as a joy to work with, imaginative, polite and always on time.

]]> by: Fabio P.Barbieri http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/05/19/marvel-steps-up-for-colan/#comment-1590230 Tue, 20 May 2008 03:07:58 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/05/19/marvel-steps-up-for-colan/#comment-1590230 "What did he create"? How about two of the best comics in the seventies, Tomb of Dracula and Howard the Duck; not to mention the first classic run of Daredevil, long before Frank Miller was thought of, the only worthwhile Iron Man comics ever drawn, and so on and so forth and so following. If you know so little about comics, why open your mouth? “What did he create”? How about two of the best comics in the seventies, Tomb of Dracula and Howard the Duck; not to mention the first classic run of Daredevil, long before Frank Miller was thought of, the only worthwhile Iron Man comics ever drawn, and so on and so forth and so following. If you know so little about comics, why open your mouth?

]]> by: Simon Fraser http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/05/19/marvel-steps-up-for-colan/#comment-1590189 Tue, 20 May 2008 02:59:35 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/05/19/marvel-steps-up-for-colan/#comment-1590189 Colan has always been an 'artists artist' and Marvel always seemed to respect that to some extent. Good to see them stepping up like this. Colan has always been an ‘artists artist’ and Marvel always seemed to respect that to some extent. Good to see them stepping up like this.

]]> by: Sandy http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/05/19/marvel-steps-up-for-colan/#comment-1589395 Tue, 20 May 2008 00:37:32 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/05/19/marvel-steps-up-for-colan/#comment-1589395 That's terrific news. I'm proud of Marvel, and happy for the Colans. That’s terrific news. I’m proud of Marvel, and happy for the Colans.

]]> by: Cary Coatney http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/05/19/marvel-steps-up-for-colan/#comment-1588833 Mon, 19 May 2008 22:58:49 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/05/19/marvel-steps-up-for-colan/#comment-1588833 If Marvel's kicking in for the bill - does that mean that everyone who's contributed is going to get reimbursed? ~ Coat If Marvel’s kicking in for the bill - does that mean that everyone who’s contributed is going to get reimbursed?

~

Coat

]]> by: michael http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/05/19/marvel-steps-up-for-colan/#comment-1588412 Mon, 19 May 2008 21:35:24 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/05/19/marvel-steps-up-for-colan/#comment-1588412 what did he create exactly? seems like a nice way to stem off the tide of what happened to DC and superman if he was involved in any of their characters and treated unfairly... what did he create exactly? seems like a nice way to stem off the tide of what happened to DC and superman if he was involved in any of their characters and treated unfairly…

]]> by: Rockin' Rich http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/05/19/marvel-steps-up-for-colan/#comment-1588368 Mon, 19 May 2008 21:27:53 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/05/19/marvel-steps-up-for-colan/#comment-1588368 Great news! Would have been even greater if it hadn't come to this, but still great news. Great news!

Would have been even greater if it hadn’t come to this, but still great news.

]]> by: Kevin Huxford http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/05/19/marvel-steps-up-for-colan/#comment-1588366 Mon, 19 May 2008 21:27:36 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/05/19/marvel-steps-up-for-colan/#comment-1588366 For the moment, I'd prefer to just be happy that Marvel is doing right by Colan, regardless of why they've made the decision to do so. For the moment, I’d prefer to just be happy that Marvel is doing right by Colan, regardless of why they’ve made the decision to do so.

]]> by: rich http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/05/19/marvel-steps-up-for-colan/#comment-1587912 Mon, 19 May 2008 19:46:22 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/05/19/marvel-steps-up-for-colan/#comment-1587912 Maybe it's just a result of a vocal fanbase ... but ... here's hats off to Marvel. Maybe it’s just a result of a vocal fanbase … but … here’s hats off to Marvel.

]]> by: allaboutduncan http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/05/19/marvel-steps-up-for-colan/#comment-1587381 Mon, 19 May 2008 18:04:47 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/05/19/marvel-steps-up-for-colan/#comment-1587381 I noticed while working on the Marvel August 2008 solicits, there are several Colan related offerings. I wonder if any of these were rush solicited or bumped to generate royalties? I noticed while working on the Marvel August 2008 solicits, there are several Colan related offerings. I wonder if any of these were rush solicited or bumped to generate royalties?

]]> by: Ray Cornwall http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/05/19/marvel-steps-up-for-colan/#comment-1587347 Mon, 19 May 2008 17:52:51 +0000 http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2008/05/19/marvel-steps-up-for-colan/#comment-1587347 (Off-topic rant on.) Now if only they'd start paying royalties to the estates of deceased creators... It bugs me that I've bought $100 Omnibuses (Omnibiii?) of the Fantastic Four books and $50-55 Masterworks of Jack Kirby's work, work that resulted in paychecks for every person working at Marvel... ...and yet, not a penny goes to the Kirby family. Meanwhile, DC pays handsome royalties on the 4th World books (at least that's what Evanier says, and he should know). (Off-topic rant off.) I'm glad to see that Marvel's doing right by Gene Colan. Colan's a true gentleman. I had the pleasure of meeting him at the first NYCC, and he treated *me* like I was the superstar, not him. (Off-topic rant on.)

Now if only they’d start paying royalties to the estates of deceased creators…

It bugs me that I’ve bought $100 Omnibuses (Omnibiii?) of the Fantastic Four books and $50-55 Masterworks of Jack Kirby’s work, work that resulted in paychecks for every person working at Marvel…

…and yet, not a penny goes to the Kirby family. Meanwhile, DC pays handsome royalties on the 4th World books (at least that’s what Evanier says, and he should know).

(Off-topic rant off.)

I’m glad to see that Marvel’s doing right by Gene Colan. Colan’s a true gentleman. I had the pleasure of meeting him at the first NYCC, and he treated *me* like I was the superstar, not him.

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