Gene Colan: 1926-2011

Above photo: Comic book artist and former SVA teacher, Gene Colan.

From Genecolan.com:

I regret to tell you that Gene passed away on 6/23/2011, around 11pm. Gene had ongoing health issues with his liver, heart and cancer.

Gene Colan was once an instructor at the School of Visual Arts. Many P.I.C. members had taken Gene’s class while attending SVA.

Gene died while in hospice from complications of liver disease and a broken hip. He was 84 years old.

Please keep the Colan family in your prayers.



Above photo: Taken in a classroom at the School of Visual Arts. (Left to right) Mitch and (comic book legend and SVA instructor) Gene Colan. School year 1986-1987.