Captain America #118, page 20 (Colan and Sinnott)
Artists: Gene Colan (Penciller) , Joe Sinnott (Inker)
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DescriptionThe end page to the issue featuring the second appearance of Falcon. I have always liked Gene's pencilling of Cap although much would depend on the actual inker. In this respect, Joe Sinnott did a splendid job in this issue in general and on this page in particular. Indeed, he was an inker par excellence - in my view at least, a worthy successor to the late great Wally Wood whose magical brushwork could transform any pencils into masterpieces. And a small plug here for Tim Lasiuta's splendid book on Joe, aptly entitled Brush Strokes with Greatness: The Life & Art of Joe Sinnott and for Tom Field's equally wonderful book on Gene, also aptly entitled Secrets in the Shadows: The Art & Life of Gene Colan. Two giants in the comic art world - they are sorely missed.This page itself speaks for itself. Great angles and perspectives accompanied by wonderful pencils and lush inking. And in case one is confused, it is Cap but it is actually the Red Skull who has assumed his identity and he is looking at Falcon and Cap (now in another disguise) through the infamous cosmic cube. And many thanks to Mike Burkey from whom I obtained this amazing piece of artwork. Social/Sharing |
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Marcus Wai 
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 4/19/2025
Shock after shock cliffhanger! The Colan and Sinnott pairing gave such impassioned expressions with the weighty shadows! We didn't know that Falcon was going to be a mainstay in the title this early on, but he made for the perfect partner for the time displaced Steve Rogers to catch up with the social turmoil of the 1960's.
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 4/19/2025
Marcus Wai wrote:
Shock after shock cliffhanger! The Colan and Sinnott pairing gave such impassioned expressions with the weighty shadows! We didn't know that Falcon was going to be a mainstay in the title this early on, but he made for the perfect partner for the time displaced Steve Rogers to catch up with the social turmoil of the 1960's.
Many thanks, Marcus. Not many inkers could do justice to Colan's inks. Sinnott did a really wonderful job here. And, yes, who would have known at the time that the Falcon would be such a main character in the title although once he was put in costume, it was a safe bet that he would end up somewhere and/or everywhere.
David Kwock
Member Since 2012
1 - Posted on 4/19/2025
Awesome page CAB! Really love the 4 panel layout here and they flow of the story leading to that final shock panel. Awesome how this is also a very early falcon appearance super cool! I really enjoy Colan's work as I enjoyed Tomb of Dracula, and paired here with Sinnot is quite awesome. Another great pickup CAB; major congrats!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 4/19/2025
David Kwock wrote:
Awesome page CAB! Really love the 4 panel layout here and they flow of the story leading to that final shock panel. Awesome how this is also a very early falcon appearance super cool! I really enjoy Colan's work as I enjoyed Tomb of Dracula, and paired here with Sinnot is quite awesome. Another great pickup CAB; major congrats!
Many thanks as always, David, and, in particular, for your very perceptive observation from the perspective of a true designer. And, yes, somehow Sinnott's inks complemented Colan's pencils perfectly. Apparently, because of his style, not many inkers coiuld capture Colan's pencils perfectly. Palmer was another on Tomb of Dracula.
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 4/19/2025
Nick - Barry - Matt - Hal - Namor wrote:
GORGEOUS!
Many thanks, Nick. Trust that you are keeping well.
F M
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 4/19/2025
I discovered Colan on CapA through this arc so every page feels special to me. Congrats.
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 4/19/2025
F M wrote:
I discovered Colan on CapA through this arc so every page feels special to me. Congrats.
Many thanks. This particular story arc was such a crazy ride!
Jordan Joanou
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 4/19/2025
2nd appearances are the next best thing....and this one is a beauty. Cograts CAB.
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 4/19/2025
Jordan Joanou wrote:
2nd appearances are the next best thing....and this one is a beauty. Cograts CAB.
Many thanks, Jordan. Yes, the fact that this is a second appearance is a nice bonus indeed!
Rick W
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 4/19/2025
Shock and awe!
The contrast on this is next level. 4-panel perfection!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 4/19/2025
Rick W wrote:
Shock and awe!
The contrast on this is next level. 4-panel perfection!
Many thanks, Rick. It's a wonderful end page to a really complexly woven story arc.
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 4/19/2025
Ron S wrote:
Great page from a classic run!
Many thanks, Ron. This was a really topsy turvy story arc! But, yes, a classic run nonetheless!
Kavi H
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 4/19/2025
really incredible Sinnott inking over Colan on this page from Falcon's second appearance! My favorite part about this page is the perspective of seeing Falcon and Cap through the Cosmic Cube in general, with Red Skull disguised as Cap. that last shot of Steve and Falcon where he literally has a falcon over his shoulder is really cool too. congrats on another great page
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 4/19/2025
Kavi H wrote:
really incredible Sinnott inking over Colan on this page from Falcon's second appearance! My favorite part about this page is the perspective of seeing Falcon and Cap through the Cosmic Cube in general, with Red Skull disguised as Cap. that last shot of Steve and Falcon where he literally has a falcon over his shoulder is really cool too. congrats on another great page
Many thanks, Kavi. As I mentioned, not many inkers could ink Colan so well. I used to lament that the late Wally Wood had only inked Colan on Cap once but this particular inking job by Sinnott is right up there as well.
Lloyd White
Member Since 2007
1 - Posted on 4/19/2025
What a beautiful page--top notch line work from Colan!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 4/19/2025
Lloyd White wrote:
What a beautiful page--top notch line work from Colan!
Many thanks, Lloyd. However, Colan wasn't easy to ink and Sinnott's inks complments his pencils perfectly!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 4/19/2025
John C wrote:
Gee whiz.
Many thanks, John. Now I get that! Do take care.
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 4/19/2025
I simply adore how all the scenes in the four panels are images being shown from inside the Cosmic Cube. Such a great, creative idea! I also love how Colan and Sinnott delineated Cap/Skull's face in the 2nd panel. Two masters working in symbiosis!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 4/20/2025
Ruben DaCollector wrote:
I simply adore how all the scenes in the four panels are images being shown from inside the Cosmic Cube. Such a great, creative idea! I also love how Colan and Sinnott delineated Cap/Skull's face in the 2nd panel. Two masters working in symbiosis!
Many thanks, Rubén. The conceptual take from the viewpoint of perspective is certainly extremely creative and you are entirely on point in observing that there is a certain symbiosis in the work of both these artists which makes the resultant page much greater than the sum of its parts.
Andy Wurst
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 4/20/2025
It's a beauty and an awesome artist combo, great stuff.
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 4/20/2025
Andy Wurst wrote:
It's a beauty and an awesome artist combo, great stuff.
Many thanks, Andy. The combination of artists indeed worked very well on this page. But I haven't been able to obtain a Spider Ham page yet!
Toni S
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 4/21/2025
Colan / Sinnott what a great team on that time. They did an amazing run on Cap. That last panel is delicious. A sort of Falcon's first appearance summary! Very nice, man!!!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 4/21/2025
Toni S wrote:
Colan / Sinnott what a great team on that time. They did an amazing run on Cap. That last panel is delicious. A sort of Falcon's first appearance summary! Very nice, man!!!
Many thanks, Toni. As mentioned, Sinnott is such a wonderful inker that I never recall him ever having had a bad inking job.
Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 4/22/2025
A winning combination, for sure! The lush and precise inks of Joe Sinnott bring an extra layer of shining to the dense and dynamic pencils of Gene Colan!
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 4/22/2025
Al Simpleton wrote:
A winning combination, for sure! The lush and precise inks of Joe Sinnott bring an extra layer of shining to the dense and dynamic pencils of Gene Colan!
Many thanks, Al. And excellently put, if I may be permitted to say so.
Desmond S
Member Since 2022
1 - Posted on 6/4/2025
Gene always had such great layouts and this is a great example of that. Top notch storytelling here from the legend.
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
Posted on 6/4/2025
Desmond S wrote:
Gene always had such great layouts and this is a great example of that. Top notch storytelling here from the legend.
Many thanks, Desmond. But Joe's inks really made this page rock!
Peter Roe
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 6/8/2025
A glorious piece of Marvel magic by Gentleman Gene and Joltin' Joe! Angles and perspectives are wild, looking at it from Red Skull's viewpoint and then, last panel, Steve and the Falcon looking out of the Cube! Thanks for the book recommendations! I wish I had bought the books when Gene and Joe were still with us.
Comicart Boston
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 6/8/2025
Peter Roe wrote:
A glorious piece of Marvel magic by Gentleman Gene and Joltin' Joe! Angles and perspectives are wild, looking at it from Red Skull's viewpoint and then, last panel, Steve and the Falcon looking out of the Cube! Thanks for the book recommendations! I wish I had bought the books when Gene and Joe were still with us.
Many thanks, Peter. Gene wasn't easy to ink well but Joe was a master inker.
CJ Design
Member Since 2018
Posted on 7/6/2025
An Iconic and historic page, featuring a wonderful Art Team. Great PAGE CAB!
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