Marvel's character Daredevil has had many artists over the years, since his creation in the 1960's, but no artist captured him or his essence like---Gene Colan. Colan first began drawing Daredevil in issue #20. His artistic reign would carry on steadily through #154 (with a few exceptions). He would also see a short revival between the issues of#363-370. Daredevil was considered Gene's signature character, although he drew many others (Iron-Man,Dr. Strange, Dracula, and even Batman, to name a few).
I was first introduced to Gene Colan's Daredevil with issue #21, in a classic confrontation with the Owl.Even as a kid, I was very taken by the artwork. Gene was able to fully convey Daredevil's athleticism and twisting acrobatics in a way that no one else had captured or has captured to this day. His version of Daredevil would pull you into the (abundant) action with sweep and grace. This would carry on through all his works.An excellent example of this was portrayed during the Daredevil / Black Widow team era, which began in Daredevil #81. Gene gave his version of the Black Widow, beauty and sleek, athletic grace.
Gene Colan's version of Daredevil will always be the one that I remember. You owe it to yourself to check it out!!!
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