Gene Colan - A Call To Arms!

By now everyone associated with comic books should be aware of Gene Colan's health situation.  Simply put the man isn't well, but when you look at it, he's not been all that well for a while now.  Late last week Gene woke up with chest pains and shortness of breath, so his son took him straight to the hospital where he was admitted.  He's now in a serious, but relatively stable condition, but the outlook could be better.  A hell of a lot better.

Gene has had a rough trot in the past few years.  First was his much publicized health issues, then there was the scandalous issue which we all know about.  Then, sadly, his beloved wife, Adrienne, passed away.  All of this adds up to a series of blows that would have seen a lesser man simply give up and wait for the inevitable.  But not Gene, no, not by a long shot.  Gene isn't going anywhere.

Clifford Meth is in touch with Gene on a daily basis and his reports have been encouraging.  I had to chuckle when I read how Gene said he was enjoying the morphine drip, but then I began to worry - if Gene is on morphine then the pain must be savage indeed.  Then Cliff announced the news that I think a lot of people had been expecting, even if Gene comes home, his days of drawing art are now behind him.  It would appear that this latest blow has robbed Gene of his ability to draw art for any sustained period of time.  The prognosis for recovery is as good as can be expected for somebody Gene's age, and with his pre-existing health issues, but time takes it's toll.

So, what happens next?  There's no pension for Gene.  Marvel won't be there to bail him out, nor will DC, or Archie, or anyone else that Gene has worked for over the years.  What Gene will be relying on will be the proceeds of the sale of his remaining art, and the kindness of people.  And that means you - people who've enjoyed Gene's life and career, who have read comic books with his art in them and salivated over them.  That means the people who first saw his Iron Man and gasped.  Who's first Daredevil comics were penciled by a guy listed as Gene 'The Dean' Colan.  The people who were scared as youngsters by Gene's Dracula.  Those people who were mesmerised by Gene's Dr Strange, or thrilled by his Avengers, or amazed by his Batman - that means all of you.

Time to stand up and be counted.  Visit Aardwolf Signatures or Gene Colan's ComicArtFan galleries and buy some of Gene's art.  Cliff has begun selling books by Gene and art on Gene's blog, so grab a bargain.  If you think you can't afford it then Cliff has asked people to send get well cards to Gene via him - when you send a card slip some cash into it - every cent will go directly to Gene and aid in his long term recovery and future.  As they say, small help is good help.  

People can send cards to:
Gene Colan c/o Clifford Meth
179-9 Rt. 46 West
Rockaway, NJ 07866

Let's dig deep and help Gene Colan, a guy who hasn't asked for it, but deserves it all the same. 


Comments

Marcus said…
Gene was a professor of mine at the School of Visual Arts back in the 80s. I learned a lot from him and he is a very nice man. I'll send him a card and make a donation. He has had very tough.

Previous Posts!

Show more

Popular posts from this blog

New York Scam: A Serious Warning For All Travellers

MARVEL COMICS DEMANDS $17,000 from BROKE CREATOR of GHOST RIDER! The Shame Of Marvel...Part II

Yogi Bear's Sexuality Explained