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Gene Colan and Tom Palmer Tomb of Dracula #44 Dr. Strange Splash Page 1 Original Art (1976)

Location: Marvel Comics
Artists: Gene Colan (Penciller) , Tom Palmer (Inker) , Marv Wolfman (Writer)

Location: Marvel Comics
Title: Gene Colan and Tom Palmer Tomb of Dracula #44 Dr. Strange Splash Page 1 Original Art (1976)
Artist: Gene Colan (Penciller) , Tom Palmer (Inker) , Marv Wolfman (Writer)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Title Page
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 711
Likes on CAF: 27
Favorited on CAF: 2
Comments: 19
Added to Site: 8/17/2025

From my favorite art team of the 1970's comes this mesmerizing title page featuring the the good doctor guest starring in the tomb of Dracula.
The eye is immediately drawn to Doctor Strange’s intense gaze and the swirling orb, which dominates the foreground.The overlapping of Strange’s hand, cloak, and the crystal ball creates layers of depth, pulling the viewer into the page.The diagonal tilt of Strange’s body and cloak contrasts with the roundness of the orb, giving the panel an almost three-dimensional flow.The heavy blacks around Strange’s face and cloak contrast sharply with the glowing orb, suggesting mystical power and tension.
The reveal of Doctor Strange’s name in bold, block lettering hits like a dramatic entrance, anchoring the page as a turning point.

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

Posted On 8/17/2025

Grorgeous Gene Colan!

S Riz Member Since 2014

Posted On 8/17/2025

A beautiful page bro! Congrats!

Bill Cox Member Since 2003
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Posted On 8/17/2025

Wow! Soooo good!

Jordan Joanou Member Since 2008

Posted On 8/18/2025

Beautifully haunting page...congrats Karim.

Marcus Wai Member Since 2005

Posted On 8/18/2025

Colan and Palmer working that ol' black ink magic! The logo being centered and the facial strain add to the dark and mysterious tone!

Kavi H Member Since 2018

Posted On 8/18/2025

Incredible Colan/Palmer title page with intense Doctor Strange imagery, love it. congrats!

Jared Simmons Member Since 2004

Posted On 8/18/2025

This is such a cool piece. Little details like seeing the Eye of Agamotto through the sphere and his hair and part of his cape becoming gaseous make this a very cool page indeed. Great pickup!

Andy Wurst Member Since 2004

Posted On 8/18/2025

Perfect Colan Page - congrats.

Carlo M Member Since 2006

Posted On 8/18/2025

Great doc Strange page from a Classic artistic duo

Ruben DaCollector Member Since 2008

Posted On 8/18/2025

A great closeup with amazing inks!

Steven Dilworth Member Since 2012

Posted On 8/31/2025

One of Gene Colan's best splash pages, and everyone here knows that's saying something!

Paul Dolan Member Since 2023

Posted On 8/31/2025

Stunning !!!!! Love Gene Colan ...

CJ Design Member Since 2018

Posted On 8/31/2025

Gene and Tom...a power duoi...always love Gene's pencils and Tom's inks...esp the slight touches of Zip

Al Gordon Member Since 2006

Posted On 8/31/2025

Gorgeous<

Timothy Finney Member Since 2006

Posted On 9/5/2025

Sockamagee!

E DLS Member Since 2005

Posted On 9/9/2025

Colan and Palmer. It almost doesn't seem right to mention one name without the other. Truly a magical pairing. And this incredible title splash shows exactly why. Wow!

M L Member Since 2015

Posted On 9/10/2025

The struggle is REAL! Great emotion and depth in this one - congrats!

Amir E Member Since 2020

Posted On 10/5/2025

Such a great Colan image! Great page!

Paul Roach Member Since 2014

Posted On 1/20/2026

A stunning page, from an absolultely superb crossover story by that fantastic artistic partnership. Strange seems desperate and worn out here, in this moody title splash. Incredible art.

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Gene Colan and Tom Palmer Tomb of Dracula #44 Dr. Strange Splash Page 1 Original Art (1976)

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