Tales of Suspense #79 page 12 Ironman and Subby by Gene Colan

Artists: Gene Colan (Penciller) , Jack Abel (Inker)

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Tales of Suspense #79 page 12 Ironman and Subby by Gene Colan Comic Art

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Title:	Tales of Suspense #79 page 12 Ironman and Subby by Gene Colan
Artist:	Gene Colan (Penciller)
Artist:	Jack Abel (Inker)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Interior Page
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	391
Likes on CAF:	14 15
Comments:	20
Added to Site:	11/28/2023
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I really love the way Gene draws Ironman and makes his clunky suit fluid. No one can twist and contort images better than Colan. With so many inkers not really understanding Colan's pencils, the inks on this one are in the very capable hands of Jack Abel. Twice up Marvel Silverage goodness!

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Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 11/28/2023

Pretty fun when these crossovers happened in the early days of Marvel before either of them had their own title! Colan's darker tone and atmopshere created an air of mystery as we see a dramatic ominous entrance by Namor while Iron Man is at his most vulnerable. The cover scn in the last panel!

Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010

1 - Posted on 11/28/2023

Many congrats, Jeff, on a wonderful piece of artwork! As you have pointed out, few could capture the fluidity of Old Shellhead better than Gene. Wonderful inks by Jack Abel as well.

Mark Howland
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 11/28/2023

For fluidity, Gene was in a class by himself. Plus silky Abel inks. Congratulations!

Rick W
Member Since 2017

1 - Posted on 11/28/2023

Outstanding page!

Steve N. Comic/Fantasy Art
Member Since 2017

1 - Posted on 11/28/2023

Jeff, whatever you're doing is the opposite of slowing down, love to see it!

DC's Showcase
Member Since 2006

1 - Posted on 11/28/2023

Great pick up from a classic hero vs hero battle storyline. Cover image too! Colan's art always seemed more in line with classic strip art illustration to me but those were the days when the bullpens were comprised of visionaries and each title had a unique look. Excelsior, Jeff!

Comics Superworld
Member Since 2007

1 - Posted on 11/28/2023

Well, this is a rather fine page! I'm not always a big fan of Abel's inks, but he did a knockout job on this sequence.

Michael Weigant
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 11/28/2023

A great piece of history here Jeff,congrats !

Amir E
Member Since 2020

1 - Posted on 11/28/2023

Colan was one of the best sequential comic art storytellers of all time. Does not get enough credit imho. Great page Jeff!

artless artmore
Member Since 2013

1 - Posted on 11/28/2023

That is a beautiful page!

Jeremy Radisich
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 11/28/2023

Excellent tee-up to one of the greatest all-out battle issues of the Silver Age--well bought! And love Colan on Iron Man...

Duke Fleed aka #1 Groo Fan
Member Since 2013

1 - Posted on 11/28/2023

The last panel is my favorite l. Love the rendering on old shell head and of course Namor makes the whole thing sweeter still! Congrats!

Nick - Barry - Matt - Hal - Namor
Member Since 2015

1 - Posted on 11/28/2023

Nice!

F M
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 11/29/2023

Always a suprise to see you post super hero stuff but yes Colan was as distinctive as they came during that era. I do prefer palmer inking him myself.

Dominic Milano
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 11/29/2023

Fantastic page, Jeff. Thanks for sharing!

Stephen F
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 11/29/2023

Beautiful page and great collaboration.

Chris K.
Member Since 2008

1 - Posted on 11/30/2023

What an amazing piece of comic art - coudl not agree more with your comment re: Colan's fluid presentation of Iron Man's suit.

alessandro gentili
Member Since 2011

1 - Posted on 12/3/2023

Iron man vs Namor is a Classic . Always loved Colan's pencils on Iron man . Huge congrats!!

David IMFan
Member Since 2018

1 - Posted on 12/5/2023

Great pick up. I debated buying this myself. In my opinion, Abel was best inker on Colan.

Steve Kro
Member Since 2007

1 - Posted on 12/5/2023

2x TOS awesomeness!

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