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Gene Colan - Sub-Mariner 11 Page 14

Location: Colan, Gene
Artists: Gene Colan (Penciller) ,  George Klein (Inker) ,  Roy  Thomas (Writer)

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Gene Colan - Sub-Mariner 11 Page 14
Artwork Details
Location: Colan, Gene
Title: Gene Colan - Sub-Mariner 11 Page 14
Artist:  Gene Colan (Penciller) ,  George Klein (Inker) ,  Roy  Thomas (Writer)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Interior Page
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 708
Likes on CAF: 7
Comments: 25
Added to Site: 8/1/2020

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To me, Gene Colan (or Adam Austin, as he was identifying himself in Marvel Comics, these days) will be forever linked to the first episodes of the Sub-Mariner in Tales to Astonish.

The serial approach of the whole series made it look like a continuous story with no end in sight, always jumping back to some new twist whenever some sort of resolution seemed to materialize...

In a luxurious, fantasy-rich pattern, Gene Colan reigned supreme, creating structures and landscapes in which were dwelling larger than life characters, first of all, of course, Prince Namor...

Having established the format, or, at least, rejuvenating it from original creator Bill Everett, Gene went on to further glories while no less gifted artists (the likes of John Buscema, Marie Severin, or Bill Everett himself) took to the challenge with gusto.

But Gene would come back occasionally, like on this couple of early issues of the title where the Sub-Mariner fights evil Captain Barracuda. At one moment, Namor finds himself (unjustly) attacked by the US Navy and he replies with his usual style...

And this is where this page happens, folks!

A fantastically dynamic page where the Atlantean Prince jumps constantly from one side to another at full speed, while the hapless sailors seem to move only in slow motion, if they move at all...

Gene Colan excels in those acrobatic scenes in which he puts incredible physical tension into his main characters, almost to the point of distortion (see Panel 3).

Meanwhile, he constantly changing postures and angles to accelerate the plot, even reshaping panel borders to the limit of readability...

Add Georgie Klein's pristine inks to the mix and you have some true dynamite Marvel Silver Age wonderment!

What else can I say? Oh, yes, I know: Imperius Rex!

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Carlos DS Member Since 2006
Posted On 8/1/2020

Belle planche ! Colan Au Top !

 Al Simpleton Member Since 2013
1    
Posted On 8/3/2020

Carlos DS wrote:
"  Belle planche ! Colan Au Top !
 "

Merci Carlos ! J'ai beau avoir déjà des p'aches de Colan, je continue à tomber sous le charme !

 Red Raven Member Since 2012
Posted On 8/1/2020

Je me souviens de se merveilleux épisode - du grand Namor par le maitre Colan - Bravo !!!

 Al Simpleton Member Since 2013
Posted On 8/3/2020

Red Raven wrote:
"  Je me souviens de se merveilleux épisode - du grand Namor par le maitre Colan - Bravo !!!
 "

Merci mon ami ! 

 Nils E Member Since 2014
Posted On 8/1/2020

Sweet Subby page

 Al Simpleton Member Since 2013
Posted On 8/3/2020

Nils E wrote:
"  Sweet Subby page
 "

Thanks Nils! Even if some of the sailors here do not seem to find it so sweet!...

 Mark Howland Member Since 2004
Posted On 8/1/2020

Gene is SO smooth!

 Al Simpleton Member Since 2013
Posted On 8/3/2020

Mark Howland wrote:
"  Gene is SO smooth!
 "

Thanks Mark! So smooth and so moody, yes! When it comes to shadows, Colan is unbeatable...

 Michael Kenyon Member Since 2008
Posted On 8/2/2020

Flawless  Always would know a Gene Colan page from a mile away

 Al Simpleton Member Since 2013
Posted On 8/3/2020

Michael Kenyon wrote:
"  Flawless  Always would know a Gene Colan page from a mile away
 "

Thanks my friend! I agree: Colan is so unique... I mean, even his flaws are unique to him!

 Jeff Singh Member Since 2004
Posted On 8/2/2020

What a dynamic page!  Klein inks look great, not an inker I have a great deal of familiarity with but worth looking into.  

 Al Simpleton Member Since 2013
Posted On 8/3/2020

Jeff Singh wrote:
"  What a dynamic page!  Klein inks look great, not an inker I have a great deal of familiarity with but worth looking into.  
 "

Thanks Jeff! I first noticed Georgie Klein when I discovered his inks on John Buscema's pencils in his early issues of the Avengers... I think he really helped John in the definition of his style, so sharp and clear were his inks. Now, wherever I find his signature, these are the main assets I see in his art. And it works as well for Gene Colan, which is why I'm quite happy with this page!

 artless artmore Member Since 2013
Posted On 8/2/2020

Dynamic page!  

 Al Simpleton Member Since 2013
Posted On 8/3/2020

artless artmore wrote:
"  Dynamic page!  
 "

Thanks! Couldn't say it better!

 Bill J Member Since 2009
Posted On 8/3/2020

Amazing Colan page! Love the storytelling here! Incredibly beautiful drawing!

 Al Simpleton Member Since 2013
1    
Posted On 8/4/2020

Bill J wrote:
"  Amazing Colan page! Love the storytelling here! Incredibly beautiful drawing!
 "

Thanks Bill! I couldn't agree more! It looks like Namor is at the center of the whirlwind he created! 

 K Gearon Member Since 2011
Posted On 8/3/2020

Great and unique layout with killer shots of Namor throughout!  Just an awesome vintate Colan example.  Congrats!

 Al Simpleton Member Since 2013
1    
Posted On 8/4/2020

K Gearon wrote:
"  Great and unique layout with killer shots of Namor throughout!  Just an awesome vintate Colan example.  Congrats!
 "

Thanks! As you say, just awesome!

 David Gee Member Since 2005
Posted On 8/4/2020

Colan and Klein!  Lovely!

 Al Simpleton Member Since 2013
Posted On 8/4/2020

David Gee wrote:
"  Colan and Klein!  Lovely!
 "

Thanks David! Gene Colan did get a fair share of good inkers, Georgie Klein ranks among the best...

 Jason Hussa Member Since 2017
Posted On 8/6/2020

Beautiful page!  Wow - the visual texture Mr. Klein's inks give this is absolutely wonderful; GREAT shading and tone!  Really lovely page - congrats!

 Al Simpleton Member Since 2013
1    
Posted On 8/7/2020

Jason Hussa wrote:
"  Beautiful page!  Wow - the visual texture Mr. Klein's inks give this is absolutely wonderful; GREAT shading and tone!  Really lovely page - congrats!
 "

Thanks Jason! I agree with you: George Klein apparently took great care to define the right texture for each structure and shade...

 John C Member Since 2014
Posted On 8/8/2020

So Namor knows about clowns. Wonder if he was talking about Nemo.

 Al Simpleton Member Since 2013
1    
Posted On 8/9/2020

John C wrote:
"  So Namor knows about clowns. Wonder if he was talking about Nemo.
 "

Thanks John! It strikes me I have never seen Namor smile or laugh... let alone crack a joke! Still...

 Dietmar Krueger Member Since 2010
Posted On 9/25/2020

I see here a wonderful example of Gene Colan's Sub-Mariner!!!

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