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Ron S UNITED STATES
Member Since June 2007
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Daredevil #48, page 1

Location: Daredevil
Artists: Gene Colan (Penciller) ,  George Klein (Inker)

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Daredevil #48, page 1
Artwork Details
Location: Daredevil
Title: Daredevil #48, page 1*
Artist:  Gene Colan (Penciller) ,  George Klein (Inker)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Splash Page
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 2999
Likes on CAF: 2
Favorited on CAF: 1
Comments: 26
Added to Site: 5/20/2014

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Although others may disagree, in my view, Gene Colan was best known for his work on Daredevil - Howard the Duck, Dr. Strange, and Tomb of Dracula notwithstanding. True, Gene worked on virtually every major Marvel title (and most major DC titles) during his long career. But, Colan began his run on Daredevil with issue 20, and penciled all but three issues through issue 100. What are the odds of seeing that continuity these days?



But, it’s more than the consistency. Gene Colan was just cool. He was a singular, original talent. Even under the early days of the “Marvel method” Gene had his own style, much different from Kirby and Ditko. Colan used unique panel structures and unusual camera angles to create drama. His drawings always seemed to be in motion, and characters never simply moved – they leaped.



So, here is the splash to Daredevil #48. Colan, inked by George Klein (in my view a totally underrated inker) uses multiple images of DD to emphasize movement and drive excitement from page one – and that’s what splash pages are supposed to do. Right? Just love this one.

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Member Since: June 2007
Last Login: July 2026
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Country: UNITED STATES
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David K Member Since 2008
Posted On 5/20/2014

Ron, I love this title splash!!! Man, Colan's DD was awesome and when he draws shadows it's just a thing of beauty.
Sam 06 Member Since 2011
Posted On 5/21/2014

This Splash is awesome! Bravo!
frank x townsondecker Member Since 2006
Posted On 5/21/2014

Excellent!!!
Aaron N. Member Since 2009
Posted On 5/21/2014

Oh my god, I thought the 30 cover was amazing but this splash is freakin' sublime! What kind of deep collections are you accessing these days?!?
Carlos DS Member Since 2006
Posted On 5/21/2014

Congrats...what a page!
Mike W Member Since 2007
Posted On 5/21/2014

Awesome score, my friend!!!! Congratulations!!!!!
alessandro gentili Member Since 2011
Posted On 5/21/2014

Museum page !! Congrats !!!
Eric Seffinga Member Since 2005
Posted On 5/21/2014

Mighty cool, sir.
J M Member Since 2010
Posted On 5/21/2014

Gorgeous , congrats
Mark Howland Member Since 2004
Posted On 5/21/2014

Brilliant!
Dennis De Pues Member Since 2010
Posted On 5/21/2014

Absolutely One of a Kind Talent! Congratulations!
Roger K. Member Since 2005
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Posted On 5/21/2014

I really dig these old school splash pages. For us aging boomers, this is what comics are all about!
Chris K. Member Since 2008
Posted On 5/21/2014

You're spot on regarding Mr. Colan - a very unique style that certainly shows in this piece.
Doc R Member Since 2010
Posted On 5/21/2014

Another great Colan example. Congrats Ron!
Tom Orsini Member Since 2009
Posted On 5/21/2014

Such a cool page. Hard to beat Colan's DD.
Mike Pascale Member Since 2004
Posted On 5/21/2014

Nice! I've been reading all of Gene's DDs since last year (thanks to the Essential editions)--almost all I missed as a kid. This is a great example of Gene as both storyteller and illustrator supreme. Tells you everything you need to know in one shot, and also very cinematic, a trademark of Gene's inimitable style. Well done!
Xavier  . Member Since 2010
Posted On 5/21/2014

Amazing title splash! Great Colan pieces Ron!!!
Tony K Member Since 2012
Posted On 5/21/2014

Kick ass splash! I love it!
Greg Starr Member Since 2004
Posted On 5/21/2014

Nice splash !
artless artmore Member Since 2013
Posted On 5/21/2014

So cool!
Michael One Minute Later Member Since 2005
Posted On 5/22/2014

The positioning and inks are pure Gene Colan - one of the best splashes I can think of on his DD run. Good show old chap!
A Arntfield Member Since 2010
Posted On 5/24/2014

The cast shadow is genius. It's what makes the page pop. Colan was so skilled at using contrast to draw the eye - contrast in size, shape and tone. This is fantastic!!
Brian Peck Member Since 2003
Posted On 5/24/2014

Spectacular! Cool image and I love the inks. George Klein is great over Colan. Agree George doesn't get the credit he deserves. Congrats!
Jerry C. Member Since 2009
Posted On 5/26/2014

Reminds me Jerry Robinson on Batman! Something very golden on this silver age page! Big congrats.
Kevin Koch Member Since 2015
Posted On 3/26/2015

You're right about Klein. This is a beautifully drawn and rendered page!
E DLS Member Since 2005
Posted On 11/4/2020

Such a well designed splash, and those Klein inks are so gorgeous.  About as fine a Gene Colan DD example as you could want.  Congrats on picking this up.  Stay safe buddy.

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