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Daredevil #30, Cover

Location: Daredevil
Artists: Gene Colan (Penciller) ,  John Tartaglione (Inker)

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Daredevil #30, Cover
Artwork Details
Location: Daredevil
Title: Daredevil #30, Cover*
Artist:  Gene Colan (Penciller) ,  John Tartaglione (Inker)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Cover
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 5143
Likes on CAF: 3
Favorited on CAF: 1
Comments: 50
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 cover to Daredevil #30. In the early days, Lee wanted to make sure all of the books were interconnected, and guest stars always could be counted on to help a flagging book (some things never change). The star of this comic is Thor, a true “A” list hero; thus, he takes up the main focus of the cover. But, Colan being Colan, look how he drew DD. Notice the angle and foreshortening of Daredevil’s leg. DD is at once in motion, but the enormity of Thor, and the fact that DD is outmatched is clear from a first glance. It’s not that DD is a small man, but in comparison to the Thunder God, it’s no contest. And, that’s all from the crazy perspective Colan used. That is simply genius.

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. BRAUNY Member Since 2007
Posted On 5/20/2014

Awesome Ron. Congrats!
LB Jefferies Member Since 2003
Posted On 5/20/2014

B O O M
Felix  Lu Member Since 2005
Posted On 5/20/2014

WHOAH!!! Sonenthal strikes again!! Hey Killackey...just throw in the towel. I already did.
Chris K. Member Since 2008
Posted On 5/21/2014

Felix Lu wrote:
" WHOAH!!! Sonenthal strikes again!! Hey Killackey...just throw in the towel. I already did.  "
I'm right there with you, Felix - I'm a spectator at this stage of the game. Granted, a very interested spectator given the things he is adding to his collection. Another great piece in your amazing collection, Mr. Sonenthal.
Gene Park Member Since 2004
Posted On 5/21/2014

Chris K. wrote:
" I'm right there with you, Felix - I'm a spectator at this stage of the game. Granted, a very interested spectator given the things he is adding to his collection. Another great piece in your amazing collection, Mr. Sonenthal.  "
"Nikki Sixx" strikes again! We are all living our rock 'n' roll OA fantasies vicariously through Ron these days!
Chris K. Member Since 2008
Posted On 5/21/2014

Gene Park wrote:
" "Nikki Sixx" strikes again! We are all living our rock 'n' roll OA fantasies vicariously through Ron these days!  "
'I want all of the girls, I want to snort all of the drugs and if collecting Silver Age Marvel title splashes is bad, then that is all I want to do!' Yep - he's definitely the Nikki Sixx of OA!
Gene Park Member Since 2004
Posted On 5/21/2014

Chris K. wrote:
" 'I want all of the girls, I want to snort all of the drugs and if collecting Silver Age Marvel title splashes is bad, then that is all I want to do!' Yep - he's definitely the Nikki Sixx of OA! "
If there wasn't already a CAF member calling himself "Dr. Feelgood", I'd say that we'd have a new nickname for Ron, but I guess "Nikki Sixx" will have to do for now!
Fred's CAF Gallery Member Since 2003
Posted On 5/21/2014

!!! WOW !!! - Madcap Marvel MAYHEM!!! This cover is FANTASTIC!!!
Sam 06 Member Since 2011
Posted On 5/21/2014

Another masterpiece in your incredible collection! Congrats!
frank x townsondecker Member Since 2006
Posted On 5/21/2014

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

That is, like, the best thing ever...
Carlos DS Member Since 2006
Posted On 5/21/2014

So powerful and intense! Splendid Ron !
Mike W Member Since 2007
Posted On 5/21/2014

Vintage Marvel Magic!!!! Nuff said!!!!!!
alessandro gentili Member Since 2011
Posted On 5/21/2014

I don't saw it !!! Awesome cover !!!!
Eric Seffinga Member Since 2005
Posted On 5/21/2014

KEEN!
Carlo M Member Since 2006
Posted On 5/21/2014

Colan gem! The secret of Colan's art remains elusive today, still the impact is amazing! Confirmed inks are by Colan on this one?
Ron S Member Since 2007
Posted On 5/21/2014

Carlo M wrote:
" Colan gem! The secret of Colan's art remains elusive today, still the impact is amazing! Confirmed inks are by Colan on this one?  "
Nope! Good catch. Inks are by John Tartaglione, and I've corrected it above. Thanks Carlo!!!
Dean Abraham Member Since 2008
Posted On 5/21/2014

that is awesome!!
J M Member Since 2010
Posted On 5/21/2014

Spectacular silver-aged cover Ron , congrats
Mark Howland Member Since 2004
Posted On 5/21/2014

Real Deal!
Dietmar Krueger Member Since 2010
Posted On 5/21/2014

A great cover. Very nice!
Foggy Bottom Member Since 2009
Forum Moderator
Posted On 5/21/2014

Justice.
Dino Mauricio Member Since 2009
Posted On 5/21/2014

Fantastic DD cover, Ron! Great piece of Marvel history!
Dennis De Pues Member Since 2010
Posted On 5/21/2014

Another Beauty!!Yowzaa!
Doc R Member Since 2010
Posted On 5/21/2014

Ron, Excellent Colan cover. I still think Gene is underrated.
Gene Park Member Since 2004
Posted On 5/21/2014

This one is so different from what the other Marvel artists were doing at that time (heck, maybe what anyone else has ever done) - I love it!
bob fish Member Since 2011
Posted On 5/21/2014

Awesome cover ! Thanks again for sharing
Wesley Liu Member Since 2009
Posted On 5/21/2014

Beautiful cover! A real gem by one of the silver age masters.
Xavier  . Member Since 2010
Posted On 5/21/2014

WOW Ron!!! Congrats on the amazing cover!
Lee Benaka Member Since 2004
Posted On 5/21/2014

It's always breath-taking to see one of Gene's large art Daredevil covers. Congrats Ron, and thanks for sharing this with us!
Wesley Dupont Member Since 2010
Posted On 5/21/2014

Impressive!
George H Member Since 2009
Posted On 5/21/2014

Truly EPIC Colan cover! Such a great guest appearance by Thor.
Zaddick L Member Since 2006
Posted On 5/21/2014

Very cool cover. You have seen the Shadowland image of this cover, right! http://liveforfilms.wordpress.com/2010/04/28/shadowland-the-battle-for-the-soul-of-new-york/
Dan P Member Since 2009
Posted On 5/21/2014

Great cover. Colan followed Romita's lead in his first few issues, but you can really see his style forming here. And it's got Thor, too! How cool is that?
Dimitrios Z Member Since 2011
Posted On 5/21/2014

DD tangles with the best of them and apparently so do you Ron. Superb cover bud, I'm in awe.
Jonathan H Member Since 2005
Posted On 5/21/2014

Wow! Congrats, Ron!
J L Member Since 2005
Posted On 5/21/2014

Just a fantastic cover!!!! Your collection just gets better with each posting Ron. Congrats!!!! 8 )
Greg Starr Member Since 2004
Posted On 5/21/2014

Just plan amazing
artless artmore Member Since 2013
Posted On 5/21/2014

Wonderful cover!
Michael One Minute Later Member Since 2005
Posted On 5/22/2014

stellar - great choice to have as your Colan cover
Imran A Member Since 2011
Posted On 5/22/2014

Another Silver Age Gem!
Nicolaj Borch Member Since 2012
Posted On 5/22/2014

Fantastic Cover!
E DLS Member Since 2005
Posted On 5/22/2014

Of course my favorite work from Gene was all the great art he produced with Tom Palmer. And while many would mistakenly give Tom the credit for how that work looked, this great early cover proves otherwise. Maybe not QUITE as smooth as Palmer inked lines, but the trademark flow of Genes beautiful pencils are clearly evident here. Another amazing gem in your incredible collection! Congratulations yet again Ron!
A Arntfield Member Since 2010
Posted On 5/24/2014

Colan brilliance. Huge congratulations!
Steve Welch Member Since 2005
Posted On 5/27/2014

In the words of Neo: "Whoah…." What a spectacular, dynamic cover!! Yowza!
William B Member Since 2011
Posted On 6/1/2014

Too cool. Just spectacular!
Andy Robbins Member Since 2003
Posted On 1/13/2015

Whoa - how did I miss this when it first showed up?!?!? Twice-up, right?
Nick Katradis Member Since 2005
Posted On 2/4/2015

Ron, a superb Colan masterpiece! I remember this comic when I picked it up as a back issue for a few dollars a year or two after I started reading comics! It stunned me that Daredevil could go toe to toe with the mighty Thor! A twice-up DD Colan cover, indeed!
Jason Budnick Member Since 2007
Posted On 2/4/2015

Totally agree Ron, even though I'm a Copper Age kid, Gene Colan is the artist that I think about when I envision DD. He is the classic artist for the character IMO. This is such a great cover, sincere congrats on obtaining it for your collection and posting it here for us to enjoy.
Michael Weigant Member Since 2009
Posted On 5/10/2021

My first Daredevil comic I bought off the spinner rack as a kid ! I just couldn't believe anybody could move like that,the way Colan could draw a figure doing  such incredible stunts, twists, and flips,just simply Marvelous ! Brings back such great memories and I truly believe it's why I became a gymnast back in those days.

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