The Invincible Gene Colan Blog

Gene Colan and Dave Cockrum Estate Sales

2011-12-28T21:17:00.009-05:00

Bids updated 1-1-12

I continue to represent Gene Colan's son and Dave Cockrum's widow and thought it might be fun to combine some items from each for a mini-auction. Please email bids to Cliffmeth@aol.com and watch this blog for updates on high bids and new items. Bidding may end at any time--usually when we feel a fair price has been reached. Note that Paty Cockrum (Dave's widow) funds the annual Dave & Paty Cockrum Scholarship at the Joe Kubert School with proceeds from these sales. Good luck and thanks for looking!

Large (very large!) full-color Iron Man #1 cover recreation by Gene Colan. This was done in 2001. I am unaware of the existence of any others. Current bid is $3800.

Tomb of Dracula Vol. 2 (Marvel Omnibus) - hardcover - contains signed original bust drawing by Gene Colan of Dracula in silver ink on inside front page - (book's retail price is $99.99) - Note that this was Gene Colan's personal copy. Minimum bid is $200.

Daredevil #27 - Gene Colan's personal file copy - signed by Gene. Comes with signed note authenticating this comic as Gene's only file copy of this issue. Current bid is $45 (Peter R)

Blackhawk #26 (1949) - CGC 4.5 - CGC notes that this book is "From the Estate of Dave Cockrum" - Reed Crandall cover and art, Bill Ward art. Current bid is $45 (Peter R)

Tomb of Dracula #6 and #7 - both signed in silver by Gene Colan - signatures authenticated by Aardwolf Signatures - Minimum bid for the pair is $45

Daredevil #91, #94 and #98 - all signed by Gene Colan - signatures authenticated by Aardwolf Signatures - Current bid for the three comics is $55 (Peter R)

The Invincible Gene Colan - hardcover (Marvel) - signed/numbered by Gene. Current bid is $30 (Johnnysama)

Die Gruft Von Dracula (German hardcover collection by Panini of Marvel's Tomb of Dracula) Vol. 9 - very rare! - signed by Gene Colan on inside cover. Minimum bid is $45.

Marvel Masterworks - Hardcover collection of Captain Marvel (Vol. 1) - Has small, original pen drawing of Capt. Marvel bust on title page. Minimum bid is $90.

Marvel Masterworks - Hardcover collection of Captain America (Vol. 4) - Has half-page, original silver pen drawing of Capt. America bust with shield on inside cover page. Minimum bid is $100.

Marvel Masterworks - Hardcover collection of Daredevil 12-21 - Signed by Gene Colan - Minimum bid is $50.

Essential Iron Man (Vol. 2) Paperback collection of Daredevil 12-21 - Signed in red marker by Gene Colan - Minimum bid is $35

Airboy Comics v7 #7 (1950) - CGC 4.5 - CGC notes that this book is "From the Estate of Dave Cockrum". Minimum bid is $35

Captain Marvel Adventures (1948) - CGC 4.0 (restoration) - C.C. Beck cover - CGC also notes that this book is "From the Estate of Dave Cockrum". Minimum bid is $35

Captain Marvel Jr. (1952) - CGC 2.5 - CGC notes that this book is "From the Estate of Dave Cockrum". Minimum bid is $35

Captain Midnight #39 (1946) - CGC 6.0 - CGC notes that this book is "From the Estate of Dave Cockrum". Minimum bid is $50

Gene Colan Estate Sale

2011-12-25T19:04:00.002-05:00

It's been six months since Gene left us. Sadly, his son cannot afford to hang on to the art he inherited. As such, he's asked me to represent the giant Iron Man #1 cover recreation you see pictured. Gene did this piece a decade ago and it's genuinely a one-of-a-kind. I am taking bids at my Facebook page. If interested, please post your bid for all to see. If your bid is accepted, your transaction will be with Gene's son.

Don McGregor: Art for Medicine

2011-07-17T23:25:00.001-04:00

Sorry to be so blunt but facts are facts. Don McGregor's elderly mother and other family medical needs have forced this fine man and fierce writer to put his personal collection of art (from stories he wrote) on the selling block.

I won't allow art dealers to steal these from him. And I am not expert enough, despite the posturing, to know what these pieces are really worth. So here's the deal: Some friends of mine and I are bidding on Don's art while spreading the word far and wide. We are hoping you'll beat our bids because we want Don to get top dollar. And we hope that you will help spread the word. The bidding can end at any time (just as soon as Don says, "I'll take it!") But let's not let this drag out too long, chums. Let's pretend we actually learned something from those superheroes we grew up reading when Don was still writing them.

What else can you do? If you're an artist, a small drawing would be nice. Black Panther, Killraven...something that Don worked on for sentimental reasons. I'll be the first bidder and I'll bid generously... and I expect others to do the same. Let's make the world go round.

Note: If you know Don, contact him directly. If you don't, you can meet him on FaceBook. I'm not the gatekeeper--just a facilitator.

Current bid on the piece you see on this page: $2500. There's many more below.

Don McGregor Art List

2011-07-17T17:49:00.004-04:00

This isn't ths most professional art auction you'll ever attend, but it's one of the sincerest. Don has not sent me images of everything he has for sale (only the ones you see), but he's sent a list (below). So at this stage, if one these strikes your fancy, contact Don at his FaceBook and your bid will be posted here so others can bid against you. When he's ready to sell something, highest bidder will get it. Okay? Don writes that he has the following pages:

The "Sabre and Melissa Siren making love" page from the original Sabre graphic novel, which Don notes was the first American comic sold directly through the comic book stores.

Four (4) double-size pages (a complete chapter) from DETECTIVES INC by Marshall Rogers.

Two (2) double-size Zorro Vs. Dracula pages (Tom Yeates).

The art from Tom Sutton's version of ALEXANDER RISK, including blue pencils lay-outs with Don's copy placement from unpublished chapters.

Finished art for an entire DRAGONSHADE series, with finished Tom Sutton art.

Twelve (12) Lady Rawhide pages (7 by Mayhew, 5 by Maroto).

Eight (8) Rich Buckler pencil pages from Meredith Bryan ("the last couple are very rough layout only," writes Don.)

Eleven (11) pages (looks to be complete story) by Rich Buckler from Vampire Tales "The Praying Mantis Principle" ("The first Hodiah Twist story," writes Don. "A very popular story. Gene Colan drew the next Hodiah Twist story,and he always referred to it as the first time we ever worked together, totally forgetting he had drawn a KILLRAVEN: SOMETHING WORTH DYING FOR.

"I revamped the series of a guy who sees himself in a SHERLOCK HOLEMESIAN fashion with ALEXANDER RISK, and had him married, which changed everything. Tom Sutton drew the first chapters, and although it was completely written, and once scheduled by Marvel for its Creator Owned Line, came back to me when they folded the idea. Dwayne Turner was supposed to draw it. Another disappointment. I know that story has at least three scenes in it as good as anything I ever wrote, and dealt honestly with abortion in the 1040s."

Two (2) Luke Cage pages by Frank Robbins -- one almost complete stat.

Two (2) more Luke Cage pages -- not sure of the artist.

Two (2) pencil drawings of Killraven, one by P. Craig Russell (?) the other signed PBG(?) ("Probably Peter Gillis," writes Don)

Eight (8) Amazing Adventures pages (four almost complete stat).

Two (2) Panther's Quest pages by Gene Colan from Jungle Action #11

Fourteen (14) pages (15 if you count double pager as two) Jungle Action #11

From Jungle Action #8 - two page of maps (palace and Wakanda)

Five (5) misc. pages from Jungle Action ("These are probably from PANTHER'S RAGE," writes Don. "THE LAST CHAPTER, pages I designed, including the double pager with The Panther and Killmonger, and the FINAL PAGE, inside the Panther's head, with Kantu and Killmonger. I designed those pages, too") including one splash which has been cut up.

More Art from Don McGregor

2011-07-17T17:46:00.003-04:00

Notes from Don McGregor

2011-07-17T17:38:00.002-04:00

As Don sends me images of the art that he is selling there's also some notes worth sharing. It genuinely breaks my heart to see him have to part with his artwork.

Don writes: "RAGAMUFFINS is the series I held for Gene [Colan] for years. It is the first comic to print color and pencils. Dean [Mullaney] gave me all the finished color holds. I have everything connected to the series, with the exception of the lost, never printed THE PACK RAT INSTINCT. This was Dean's favorite book of everything he did with Eclipse. If I had to gun to head choose a favorite, it would probably be this or DETECTIVES INC. If nothing else, you get to see some great Gene pencils with coloring by Steve Oliff."

Gene Colan Art from Don McGregor: Ragamuffins

2011-07-17T17:15:00.001-04:00

Please bid generously on the following art:

Rare and Special Art from Don McGregor

2011-07-13T19:54:00.006-04:00

I will be representing Don McGregor's personal collection of artwork--original pages from stories that he wrote for Marvel. The artwork will initially be posted here because Gene loved Don even more than I do and he'd be as quick to want to help Don as anyone. Quicker, in fact.

I am not taking a commission from Don. All monies will go directly from you to him and he will ship directly to you; I am just sitting in the middle because Don is a wonderful and kind man who has never been about money (imagine that) and I don't want him to get a dime less than he deserves or might otherwise get.

When a man like Don McGregor sells cherished art that was gifted to him by the artists that drew his beautiful stories, you know it's painful for him. Don loves this art and it should go to people who love it, too. It's being sold because he needs the funds. Ain't that America.

Contact me if you're genuinely interested in buying art from Don at fair market value. And spread the word to other art collectors. This is a rare opportunity, and you will have my gratitude and Don's. And you will have Gene Colan's gratitude where he rests in the World of Truth.

In Lieu of Flowers, Please...

2011-06-24T12:33:00.003-04:00

Following earlier discussions with Gene, and this morning with his daughter Nanci, I am setting up the Gene Colan Scholarship at the Joe Kubert School.

In lieu of flowers and such, if you would like to contribute to this scholarship in Gene’s memory, please make your check payable to “Joe Kubert School” and mail it to my attention:

Gene Colan Scholarship c/o Clifford Meth
179-9 Rt. 46 West
Rockaway, NJ 07866.

All checks will be delivered to Mike Chen, the school’s coordinator.

Gene Colan has passed away

2011-06-24T01:23:00.000-04:00

I am terribly sorry. The details are here.

Gene Colan's Garage Sale - Round Three - New Stuff & More Coming

2011-06-07T19:08:00.030-04:00

This auction is over! If you don't hear from me by tomorow, please email me for your total. - CM 9:00 pm 6/22

- Gene is no longer drawing. Unfinished work will be offered to those who paid in advance at a discount--you can also opt for a full refund.
- Gene can no longer sign items. He is too weak and tired at this time.
- More art and signed comics will be added as days go by. This sale is meant to continue generating what might become much-needed funds as Gene remains in a hospice.
- Prices below do not include shipping. Minimum shipping to U.S. is $15. We won't ship international packages unless the total package value is $150 or more. Feel free to combine items.

TO BID ON THE BELOW ITEMS: Email cliffmeth@aol.com - put “Colan Auction Bid” in the subject. In the body of your email, indicate the item # that you are bidding on and its description. This blog will be updated occassionally with highest current bids. Good luck and thanks for helping!

SIGNED and RARE BOOKS
1. Marvel Masterworks: Atlas Era (hardcover) collects Battlefield #1-11 – signed by Gene Colan - winner: athos
2. Marvel Masterworks: Avengers (hardcover) collects Avengers #59-68 – signed by Gene Colan – winner: rdcass
3. Marvel Masterworks: Dr. Strange (hardcover) – signed by Gene Colan – winner: wrray
4. Marvel Masterworks: Daredevil (hardcover) collects Daredevil #12-21 – signed by Gene Colan - winner: rdcass
5. Marvel Masterworks: Capt. America (hardcover) collects Capt. America #125-136 – signed by Gene Colan - winner: rdcass
6. Marvel Masterworks: The Invincible Iron Man (hardcover) collects Tales of Suspense #66-83 – signed by Gene Colan – winner: athos
8. Buffy The Vampire Slayer Tales (deluxe oversize hardcover) - signed by Gene Colan - winner: ezarg
9. NIGHTWINGS by Robert Silverberg, illustrated by Gene Colan (DC, TPB) ) - signed by Gene Colan - winner: shaneeray
11. Tomb of Dracula (Marvel TPB) Book One and Book Three together as a set - both signed by Gene - winner: rdcass
12. The Maxx - (Image, TPB) signed by Sam Keith & Bill Messner Loebs - winner: bridge
13. Green Lantern - Silver Surfer- Unholy Alliances (Marvel & DC, TPB) signed by Ron Marz and Terry Austin - winner: (kjo)
14. Curse of Dracula (Dark Horse, TPB) - signed by Gene - winner: (kjo)
15. La Malediction de Dracula (foreign, TPB) - signed by Gene - winner: ezarg
16. Abadazad by J.D. Matteis & Mike Ploog (Disney hardcover edition) signed by J.D. Matteis - winner: ezarg
20. The Uncanny Dave Cockrum (hardcover) Rare, limited, lettered edition (only 26 exist). This is letter "S" amd it contains an original sketch from the late artist Dave Cockrum on the inside cover (pictured). - winner: $200 Randy
Item A. Classic X-Men #1 - signed by Dave Cockrum (certified by Aardwolf Signatures) - winner: hypno
Item B. Nightcrawler #1 - signed by Dave Cockrum (certified by Aardwolf Signatures) - winner: fortyc
Item C. Ms. Marvel #1 - signed by Dave Cockrum (certified by Aardwolf Signatures) - winner: ezarg
winner: hypno
Item E. Iron Man #85 signed by Stan Lee & Gene Colan (authenticated by Aardwolf Signatures) - winner: irony
Item F. Tales of Suspense #39 (Marvel Milestone Edition) signed and remarqued on the cover with a small head sketch of Iron Man by Gene Colan; also signed on the inside by Don Heck - (authenticated by Aardwolf Signatures) - winner: irony
Item G. sold
Item H. Two comics - Tales to Astonish #71 and Tales to Astonish #79 (GD/VG) - both signed by Gene Colan (authenticated by Aardwolf Signatures) - winner: nealst
Item I: Three Daredevil comics signed by Gene Colan - Daredevil #21(VG+), Daredevil #55 (VG)and Daredevil #89 (FR/GD) all authenticated by Aardwolf Signatures - winner: ezarg
Item J: Tales of Suspense #97 (1st appearance of Whiplash) signed by Stan Lee, Gene Colan and Joe Sinnott (authenticated by Aardwolf Signatures) - winner: irony
Item K. Iron Man #93 signed by Stan Lee & Gene Colan (authenticated by Aardwolf Signatures) - winner: jdcom

Still available:

Item L. Death: The High Cost of Living #1 signed by Neil Gaiman and Chris Bachalo (authenticated by Limited Treasury Editions)- minimum bid $50

CGC Signature Series - Gene Colan's File Copies
Item A1. Daredevil #35 in 5.0 - authenticated by CGC as "From the Collection of Gene Colan" and signed by Gene Colan - minimum bid $125
Item A2. Tales of Suspense #85 in 7.0 - authenticated by CGC as "From the Collection of Gene Colan" and signed by Gene Colan - minimum bid $125

Gene Colan update

2011-06-01T19:31:00.003-04:00

I've gathered quite a few more items that will be posted for sale soon. I apologize for the delay.
In the mean time, a few words from Gene here.

Items Shipping Tomorrow

2011-05-15T10:33:00.002-04:00

For those of you who don't know, I work full-time and have a family, so things never move as quickly as I'd like. But I'm spending the day getting packages ready to ship tomorrow. As soon as that's complete, I'll post more items ready for sale and auction. Next up will be pages from Capt. America, Dracula (Dark Horse), and Bob Marley; more comics signed by Stan Lee and Gene; and some sketches.

Still unsold are the cover recreations posted below. Are we pricing these too high?

Health Update

2011-05-10T15:53:00.002-04:00

I teeter back and forth between discussing Gene’s condition, and to what extent, because it’s deeply personal and often morose. But many of you continue writing to ask and I can’t reply personally to everyone… and Gene said it’s okay to keep you—his fans and friends—up to date. Thus:

Gene was in terrible pain yesterday when I phoned and it was fortunate that I called when I did. He was experiencing debilitating stomach pains and my immediate call to his son (and his son’s immediate call to the facility where Gene stays) resulted, we suspect, in quicker attention. I phoned Gene back and remained on the phone with him until the doctor arrived, which was only ten minutes later—an eternity to Gene, though, who was in genuine agony.

Gene then underwent a para synthesis—a procedure to release the pressure of the fluid that had amassed inside of him as a result of his failing liver. His son, who is by his side, reports that Gene looks much better today, but the swelling has returned to his legs, a condition that his doctor says is likely to continue.

Gene has good days and bad days. He remains highly motivated and wants nothing more than to get back to drawing. “This too will pass,” he said yesterday while in the throes of agony, barely able to breathe let alone speak. This man never abandons hope.

Then this afternoon, “I’m doing a lot better!” Gene said. “Really and truly. They took out two liters of water from my stomach. And the morphine took root and thank God I’ve been fine ever since. I’m going home. I’m not sure when but as soon as I feel like I can manage it, I’m going home.”

Colan on Kirby and Buscema

2011-05-09T00:40:00.002-04:00

Was the asking price too high? Or did you folks miss these? We have two extraordinary cover re-imaginings from the team of Gene Colan and Michael Netzer. We're lowering the starting opening bid to $1000 each. See the images by clicking here.

Colan Garage Sale: Round Two Winners... Round Three Details

2011-05-09T00:35:00.004-04:00

Click here for winners of Round Two.

Round Three starts this Sunday (May 15). Round Three will include art from Capt. America #601, art from Dracula (Dark Horse), art from Bob Marley Graphic Novel (Marvel), sketches of Iron Man and Dracula, and more comics signed by Gene and Stan Lee.

MARVEL MASTERWORKS: DAREDEVIL VOL. 6 (Daredevil 54-63)

2011-05-09T00:07:00.003-04:00

I've just turned in my introduction to the forthcoming Marvel Masterworks: Daredevil Vol. 6, which will collect Daredevil 54-63. It was a chance to spend several hours looking critically at Gene's work on Daredevil, and these issues in particular. Thank you, Jeff Youngquist, Senior Editor at Marvel, for this opportunity.

Gene Colan's Garage Sale: Round Two

2011-05-08T19:00:00.002-04:00

Three hours left to bid on the items listed below...

Gene Colan's FIRESTORM

2011-05-07T21:11:00.004-04:00

These are the two pages up for bid (see below or click here).

Health Update

2011-05-04T20:29:00.002-04:00

Gene sounded better this morning than he has in weeks. He's looking at a top hospice facility and comfortable with this new chapter in his life. No illusions--just positive energy. And he wants to draw! So we're looking at setting up his new room with a drawing board and everything he needs.

Sadly, my own father-in-law entered the hospital this morning with a serious issue, throwing everything into spin. I am unable to work on the auction right now. Please send bids but be patient waiting for updates.

Gene Colan Garage Sale: Round Two (more items)

2011-05-04T06:41:00.009-04:00

Bidding on these items ended on May 8 at 10pm -
winners, please contact me

Complete 6-page story from Life With Archie – winner (denro55@aol.com)

Plots and Misadventures by Stephen Gallagher (hardcover, limited edition from Subterranean Press) signed by Gallagher; only 750 copies issued - no bids :(

Pages 24, 25 and 26 Original Art from Gene Colan’s Little Shop of Horrors – winner $200 (cgrew)

Two original pages from Firestorm (DC Comics) by Gene Colan – winner (HMag) for the pair (to see images click here).

A pair of comics signed by Gene Colan: Captain Marvel #5 and Howard the Duck #3 (collects newspaper strips) B&W – winner (kapis)

The Marvel’s Project (Variant Edition) #1 signed by Gene Colan with small, original black & red marker drawing of Daredevil's head on the cover – winner (cgrew)

The Savage Return of Dracula #1 (Marvel) Gene Colan file copy – signed in red by Gene) – winner (kjo)

The Tomb of Dracula: Book One – signed by Gene – winner (nealst)

Tales to Astonish #79 – signed by Gene Colan – winner (kpedd)

Nathaniel Dusk #1 – Gene Colan’s file copy – signed in red by Gene – winner (kjo)

Iron Man #124 signed by Stan Lee and Gene Colan – winner (josephc)

"The Simpsons: Sub-Basement of Dracula" script (signed by Marv Wolfman) - current bid $5 (help! who bid this?)

Gene Colan's Garage Sale: Round Two

2011-05-03T18:20:00.003-04:00

I will be adding items over the next few days, but for now, feast your eyes on two cover recreations, one of THOR #126 (originally rendered by Jack Kirby), the other of SUB-MARINER #8 (by Gene's pal John Buscema) -- both reimagined here by the team of Gene Colan and Michael Netzer (12x18). Starting bid on each: $1200.00

More items will appear later tonight. Deadline for bidding is May 8 at 10 pm EST.

To bid, email Cliffmeth@aol.com

Gene Colan's Garage Sale

2011-05-01T17:58:00.005-04:00

Five hours left to bid on comics and books signed by Gene, original art directly from the master, and, in so doing, to help pay for his medical care. This is *not* a charity event. We don't want donations. But if you ever thought about owning something of Gene's, now is the time to act. Click here.

(photo by Seth Kushner

Gene Colan Garage Sale Ends Tonight

2011-05-01T11:41:00.002-04:00

We we halt bidding on these items at 11 pm tonight. Then new items will be posted in Round Two next week. If you are participating in this, thank you! If you're just watching, please spread the word of this auction. Gene is not coming home--he is going into hospice and will not likely be drawing any more, only signing.

Art missing? Books lost? Anything outstanding?

2011-04-29T00:47:00.005-04:00

It happens from time to time and when it does, we're sorry. If we owe you *anything* at all, please let me know. And if you are one of the hundreds of people who have purchased something and received exactly what you ordered and are happy, a comment here wouldn't hurt.

As far as I know, there are a few commissions that Gene never started, and those funds can be released immediately. Gene informs me that the Brother Blood / Dracula piece was "mostly done" but I've yet to see it. When I retrieve the art next week, I will contact the owner and we'll either give it to you for less or refund your full purchase (your choice).

Gene Moves to Rehab

2011-04-28T23:49:00.006-04:00

Gene has left the hospital and is now in rehab. But he will not be going home. His family and he are deciding on an appropriate place where he can live the rest of his life comfortably with proper care. Despite this, Gene remains positive. He would like to draw again but is too weak and the drugs that block his pain don't make that possible now. Nevertheless he is determined not to be a financial burden on his children and wants to do what he can to pay his own way, so limited signings will continue. And we continue to sell his art and books. Click here to see what's available.

At his family's request, Gene's whereabouts will remain private and everyone is asked to respect that. If you are an old friend, contact me and I'll put you in touch with Gene... Or you can send a letter to him through me.

Gene Colan Sale... A Huge Response!

2011-04-27T02:26:00.004-04:00

...And a tremendous outpuring of love. Thank you. I have been reading and responding to email for three hours. Spoke with Gene, too (he was very weak but sends his love). I have *not* been able to open every email--there are just too many--but I am updating the list of items below and current high bids based on the emails that I got to. It's 2:30 a.m. now and I need sleep so I'll catch up on the rest tomorrow. Please look BELOW at the list of what's available and current high bids -- you should be able to recongize your bid by the first few letters of your truncated name or email.

The Gene Colan Garage Sale Begins

2011-04-24T15:43:00.033-04:00

Scroll down to see winning bids. You should have receive an email with your total (let me know if you don't). Please pay promptly! Round two --with lots of art--will begin tonight.

(from my original post) I spent several hours with Gene this morning. He wasn’t under the influence of any pain killers so he was lucid and jovial, but grew short of breath several times—and every now and again he’d grimace in pain. The attending nurse finally had no choice but to put him back on the morphine and that was it—Gene was fast asleep.

Despite his legendary optimism, Gene’s situation is tenuous. His family hopes he can undergo a procedure early this week that may alleviate his pain. Regardless, it’s unlikely that my pal will be drawing for anyone anytime soon.

To continue generating what might become much-needed funds, we are selling off the last of Gene’s artwork, as well as some books and comics. Gene hopes to continue signing comics for the CGC Signature Series. If you have comics that you would like to put through this process, please contact me ASAP.

I am now taking private bids on the below items. To bid send an email to cliffmeth@aol.com - put “Colan Auction Bid” in the subject. In the body of your email, indicate the item # that you are bidding on and its description. Bidding on all items will end on Sunday May 8 at 11pm EST and winners will be notified.

BOOKS
1. Altered Carbon by Richard K. Morgan (hardcover, limited edition from Subterranean Press) signed by Morgan; only 500 copies issued – winner: (aqui)
2. Antediluvian Tales by Poppy Z. Brite (hardcover, limited edition from Subterranean Press) signed by Brite; only 426 copies issued – winner: (ceno)
3. Corum: The Coming of Chaos by Michael Moorcock (hardcover) first edition, signed by Moorcock – winner: (ther)
4. Corum: The Prince With the Silver Hand by Michael Moorcock (hardcover) first edition, signed by Moorcock – winner: (zzie)
5. Created By – by Richard Christian Matheson (hardcover, Gauntlet Press) signed/numbered limited edition #46 of 1000 – winner: (kjo)
6. Essential Capt. America (Marvel trade paperback) collects Cap. #127-156 – signed by Gene Colan – winner: (pmas)
7. Essential Capt. Marvel (Marvel trade paperback) collects Capt. Marvel #1-20 and Marvel Super-Heroes #12-13 – signed by Gene Colan – winner: (MRos)
8. Essential Daredevil (Marvel trade paperback) collects DD #75-101 – signed by Gene Colan – winner: (cgrew)
9. Essential Dr. Strange (Marvel trade paperback) – signed by Gene Colan – winner: (CMG)
10. Essential Iron Man (Marvel trade paperback) – signed by Gene Colan – winner: $50 (lest)
11. Essential Sub-Mariner (trade paperback) – signed by Gene Colan – winner: (kjo)
11-a. His Majesty’s Dragon by Naomi Novik (hardcover, limited edition from Subterranean Press) signed by Novik; only 500 copies issued – winner: (kedl)
12. The Invincible Gene Colan (Marvel hardcover) signed/numbered limited edition (signed by Gene Colan – includes unique, original art sketch of Dracula on bookplate by Gene) – winner: (boxs)
13. The Invincible Gene Colan (Marvel hardcover) signed/numbered limited edition (signed by Gene Colan – includes unique, original art sketch of Capt. America on bookplate by Gene) – sold!
14. The Invincible Gene Colan (Marvel hardcover) signed/numbered limited edition (signed by Gene Colan – includes unique, original art sketch of Iron Man on bookplate by Gene) – winner: (cgrew)
15. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar – Black Profiles in Courage (hardcover) – signed by Jabbar -- winner: (davm)
16. The Link by Richard Matheson (first edition hardcover, Gauntlet Press) signed/numbered limited edition signed by Matheson (#122 of 500) -- winner: (HMa)
17. M Is For Magic by Neil Gaiman, illustrated by Gahan Wilson (limited hardcover edition from Subterranean Press) signed by Gaiman and Wilson; only 1000 copies issued - winner: (ceno)
18. Marvel MasterWorks: Atlas Era (hardcover) collects Menace #1-11; signed by Gene Colan -- winner: (denro)
19. Marvel MasterWorks: Atlas Era (hardcover) collects Strange Tales #21-30; signed and remarqued with a small, unique sketch of Dracula’s head by Gene Colan -- winner:(frankl)
20. Marvel MasterWorks: Captain Marvel (hardcover) collects Marvel Super-Heroes #12-13 and Captain Marvel #1-9 – signed and remarqued with small original sketch (head) of Capt. Marvel in silver ink by Gene Colan – winner: (ezar)
21. Marvel MasterWorks: Capt. America (hardcover) collects Capt. America #125-135 – signed and remarqued with original sketch (bust) of Capt. America in silver ink by Gene Colan – starting bid - sold!
22. Plots and Misadventures by Stephen Gallagher (hardcover, limited edition from Subterranean Press) signed by Gallagher; only 750 copies issued - no takers
23. To The Stars: The Autobiography of George Takei (Star Trek’s Mr. Sulu) – hardcover, signed by Takei - winner: (ther)
24. The Tomb of Dracula (hardcover), Marvel deluxe hardcover collecting Tomb of Dracula #32-70, Giant-Size Dracula #5 and Dr. Strange #14 – signed and remarqued with original sketch of Dracula in silver ink by artist Gene Colan - winner: (martyn)
26. The Uncanny Dave Cockrum (hardcover) numbered edition - winner: (denro)
27. Visions of Death: Richard Matheson’s Edgar Allan Poe Scripts (hardcover, Gauntlet Press) signed/numbered limited edition signed by Matheson (#165 of 500) -- winner: (HMa)

SIGNED COMICS and GRAPHIC NOVELS (dollar amount indicates starting bid or current bid)

Amazing Spider-Man #87 – signed by Stan Lee (sealed with Gene Colan Benefit sticker) - winner: (s_taj)
Amazing Spider-Man #282 – signed by Stan Lee (sealed with Gene Colan Benefit sticker) - winner: (s_taj)
Captain America #113 (Steranko art) - signed by Joe Sinnott (sealed with Gene Colan Benefit sticker) - winner: (cgrew)
Captain America #121 - signed by Gene Colan and Joe Sinnott (sealed with Gene Colan Benefit sticker) - winner: (cgrew)
Captain America #137 - signed by Gene Colan (sealed with Gene Colan Benefit sticker) - winner: (cgrew)
Daredevil #68 signed by Gene Colan (sealed with Gene Colan Benefit sticker) - winner: (cgrew)
Daredevil #70 signed by Gene Colan (sealed with Gene Colan Benefit sticker) - winner: (cgrew)
Daredevil #73 signed by Gene Colan (sealed with Gene Colan Benefit sticker) - winner: (cgrew)
Daredevil #79 signed by Gene Colan (sealed with Gene Colan Benefit sticker) - winner: (cgrew)
Death: The High Cost of Living #1 – signed/numbered by Neil Gaiman and Chris Bachalo – sealed with cert. by Limited Treasury Editions - winner: (andych)
El Escapista #2 (rare Spanish graphic novel) – signed by Gene Colan (sealed with Gene Colan Benefit sticker) winner: (ezar)
Gene Simmons House of Horrors (graphic novel) – (sealed with Gene Colan Benefit sticker) signed by Gene Simmons of KISS- no takers!
God of War #1 - signed by Marv Wolfman (sealed with Gene Colan Benefit sticker) - winner: (kjo)
Iron Man #118 - signed by Stan Lee and Gene Colan (sealed with Gene Colan Benefit sticker) - winner: (irony)
Kabuki #6 – signed by David Mack (sealed with Gene Colan Benefit sticker) winner: (ezar)
Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spiderman #89 – signed by Stan Lee (sealed with Gene Colan Benefit sticker) - winner: (s_taj)
Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spiderman #203– signed by Sal Buscema (sealed with Gene Colan Benefit sticker) - winner: (ezar)
Spawn #33 – signed by Todd McFarlane (sealed with Gene Colan Benefit sticker) - $20
Sub-Mariner #10 – signed by Gene Colan (sealed with Gene Colan Benefit sticker) - winner: (NSt)
Tales of Suspense #39 REPRINT (Marvel Milestone Edition) - signed by Don Heck and Gene Colan – (sealed with Gene Colan Benefit sticker) - winner: (frankl)
Tales of Suspense #39 REPRINT (Marvel Milestone Edition) - signed by Don Heck and Gene Colan – remarqued with small Iron Man head sketch by Gene Colan - winner: (neals)
Tales of Suspense #70 - signed by Joe Sinnott (sealed with Gene Colan Benefit sticker) - winner: (ezar)
Tales of Suspense #71 - signed by Joe Sinnott (sealed with Gene Colan Benefit sticker) -winner: (denro)
Tales of Suspense #97 (1st Whiplash) - signed by Stan Lee, Gene Colan and Joe Sinnott (sealed with Gene Colan Benefit sticker) - winner: (el_ph)
Tales to Astonish #63 - signed by Stan Lee (sealed with Gene Colan Benefit sticker) - winner: (irony)
Thor #337 (Beta Ray Bill cover) signed by Walter Simonson (sealed with Gene Colan Benefit sticker) - winner: (ther)
Vigilante #7 - signed by Marv Wolfman (sealed with Gene Colan Benefit sticker) - winner: (kjo)

ART

HUGE full-color recreation of Iron Man #1 by Gene (pictured with Gene). Starting bid: $5000

More artwork will be offered soon. In the meantime, you can purchase pages as follows:
ARCHIE: Our choice of four (4) pages -- $180
SILVERBLADE (DC Comics): Our choice of three (3) pages -- $180
HARROWERS: Our choice of three (3) pages -- $160
One Archie, one SilverBlade and one Harrowers page (3 total): Our choice - $160

Gene Colan Health Update

2011-04-23T21:27:00.002-04:00

All health updates now being made at my regular blog, www.thecliffordmethod.blogspot.com

Another Health Update...

2011-04-22T10:53:00.002-04:00

I am practically sleepless and too overwhelmed to maintain multiple blogs right now so I will be posting all further updates on Gene to my main blog. Click here.

Gene Colan Hospitalized: Update

2011-04-22T01:58:00.002-04:00

I'm getting endless calls and email about Gene and can't answer all of you so please check in here for updates if you're concerned.

Gene had a radiology procedure late this afternoon to stop internal bleeding; the procedure was a success. Gene's back in ER tonight waiting to be admitted. His family will not be releasing his whereabouts nor should anyone; Gene and his children should not be disturbed. Well-wishers may contact me and I will forward their messages as appropriate.

Gene will not be taking any new commissions going forward; if he has not completed one of yours yet, please stand by for refund details. You will certainly get your money back--and quickly--if Gene is incapable of finishing something. If the work was not started yet, it's unlikely that he will ever get to it...but you never know with Gene. G-d has given him miracles before and Gene likes to share them. I know that if he is capable, he'll want to finish his work. I haven't spoken to him since Monday but I know the first thing he'll say is, "Boy, I can't wait to get home and get back to the drawing board." He loves what he does.

It's two ayem right now and I obviously can't sleep. I'm very concerned about my friend.

Gene Colan Hospitalized

2011-04-21T18:50:00.003-04:00

Gene Colan went to the ER this morning at 3 a.m. He was having trouble breathing and was in terrible pain. His son tells me that he is in stable condition.

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

I will forward all fan mail.

Gene Colan CGG Signings

2011-04-20T17:59:00.000-04:00

Gene is happy to sign your comics for the CGC Signature Series or just for you. His CGC rates are $20/signature -- the same as Joe Kubert's. Contact me for details.

Buffy - Broken Bottle of Djinn

2011-04-16T20:45:00.004-04:00

These pages are all available! Contact us.

Dr. Strange Comission - Is It Yours?

2010-11-29T22:26:00.000-05:00

Forgive us! Someone asked for--and paid for--a Dr. Strange commission... and your email address and info has vanished. Gene has finished the piece. Please claim it. Contact cliffmeth@aol.com

Iron Man #1 Cover Recreation by Gene Colan

2010-11-29T19:24:00.001-05:00

It's really a one of a kind. Gene did this 22x28 cover recreation (pencils, inks, color) for himself in 2001. It took a long time, he's not doing anymore... and now it's for sale. Minimum bid is $5000.00

Gene Colan Selling Off the Last of His Original Art

2010-11-28T15:22:00.000-05:00

There's a handful of pages from Buffy, Dracula, and other books and pages will be posted here over the next 4 to 6 weeks. Note that you are buying pages directly from Gene (who needs the money, alas) and we believe these prices are far below market. Regardless of when art posts, an index of art for sale (see right hand column of this blog) will be current.

Gene Colan: Dracula Art for Sale - art from Dracula #2

2010-11-26T13:46:00.001-05:00

Page 7 $150
Pages 8 and 9 (double-page spread) $280
Page 13 $115
Page 14 $115
Page 15 $115

Click on images below to enlarge.

Original Art for Sale from Dracula #3

2010-11-20T15:22:00.000-05:00

Prices as follows:
Page 1 $150
Pages 2 & 3 (double page spread) $275
Page 4 $150
Page 5 $150

The Gene Colan Blog Returns

2010-11-11T10:14:00.000-05:00

We will be revamping this blog and selling more items of Gene's, as well as using this forum to post his new commission work.

Here's a typical inquiry:

I've been a fan of Gene's from the Rampaging Hulk days. I went to his web site and see that the store is down and was wondering if he's still doing commissions. If so, I'm inquiring into the price of a Hulk transformation piece in inks. 5 characters in landscape - from Bruce to the Hulk (left to right) on 11 x 17. Looking forward to hearing from you.

Answer: While Gene is not keen on drawing the Hulk in any event ("He's too ugly," said Gene, "and I've only done him a few times professionally") he would do this piece but only as 11x17 so that he could do it justice, and the cost is $1000 for tight pencils. Understand that he gets a lot of requests and can be picky as he is very slow in turning things around now.

Maximizing Sales for Gene

2010-07-20T11:55:00.001-04:00

We've sold a few items on Ebay as well as via blind auctions to establish what the market is on Gene's art now. Over the next few days, we'll be posting items directly for sale, allowing us to cut out Ebay's fee. Note that more Capt. America pages will be offered, as well as pages from Blade, Buffy, SilverBlade, Bob Marley, Dracula, Clive Barker's Harrowers, Archie, and Moonlighting (a story with Harlan Ellison). We also have a small stack of Gene's personal file copy comics that will be available, and a few generously donated pieces of art. Stay tuned... and do spread the word.

Available Capt. America art

2010-07-19T14:15:00.001-04:00

These pages are $650 each. If interested, write cliffmeth@aol.com

Another Gene Colan Capt. America #601 page for sale

2010-07-06T22:15:00.000-04:00

Click here to see it and bid on it.

Capt. America #601 Original Art by Gene Colan - Blind Bids being accepted Now!

2010-07-04T10:43:00.001-04:00

DEADLINE FOR BIDS: July 19, 2010

Original pages from Gene Colan's historic Captain America #601 are now available. Click here for details.

Capt. America Original Art by Gene Colan - pages 26 thru 29

2010-07-04T10:41:00.001-04:00

Capt. America Original Art for Capt. America #601 - pages 30 thru 35

2010-07-04T10:37:00.000-04:00

Captain America #601 Original Art by Gene Colan For Sale

2010-07-02T19:01:00.001-04:00

Pages 36, 37, 38, 39 and 40 pictured -- more scans to come this Sunday. Bid now! Deadline in July 19. Cliffmeth@aol.com

Captain America #601 Original Art for Sale

2010-07-01T16:40:00.000-04:00

We are now accepting blind bids for the following Captain America #601 pages, which is up for the Eisner Award this year. This book is also significant because it’s Gene’s final Captain America book, and likely the end of his Marvel work (after 65 years!)

Minimum bids are listed. If we get solid, fair offers, we may stop the bidding at any time and notify you that the page is yours. Don’t wait until an item you want has been sold. And don't wait for other pages to be put up for sale; same may sell privately or never be offered.

You will pay exact UPS packing and shipping fees plus sales tax. Descriptions of the pages that we are selling and minimum bids are below. High bidders will be notified by July 19. To bid, write cliffmeth@aol.com. In the subject line, put the page # that you are bidding on and your bid.

Page 26 – (3 small panels, one large panel; Bucky and soldiers) $350
Page 27 – (4 panels, soldiers, action) $200
Page 28 – (4 small panels, one large panel; Capt. America in one panel) $375
Page 29 – (2 small panels, one large panel of Capt. America head, vampire, werewolf) $225
Page 30 – (5 panels; Capt. America in 4 panels, one with Bucky) $500
Page 31 – (3 panels; one half+splash w/ multiple Capt. America images) $450
Page 32 – (3 panels; HALF-SPLASH of Capt. America’s back, Cap also in 2nd lg panel) $400
Page 33 – (3 panels; Capt. America in 2; all action) $450
Page 34 – (3 panels; Capt. America in 2; Bucky in one; all action) $375
Page 35 – (4 panels; Bucky vs. vampire; all action) $350
Page 36 – (5 panels; detailed WW II scene; Capt. America in one panel, Bucky in another) $450
Page 37 – (5 panels; Capt. America in 4 panels) $450
Page 38 – (5 panels; Capt. America in 2 panels) $450
Page 39 – (3 panels; Capt. America and Bucky vs. vampire, action) $400
Page 40 – (4 panels; one large panel of Nick Fury with Obama in background, Bucky in all the rest) $500

Gene Colan's Little Shop of Horrors - Original Art for Sale - pages 23-26

2010-07-01T11:07:00.000-04:00

The following pages are $75 each plus sales tax and exact shipping. Write to cliffmeth@aol.com