Captain Marvel (Mar-Vell)
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Captain Marvel is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer-editor Stan Lee and designed by artist Gene Colan, the character first appeared in Marvel Super-Heroes #12. He is the first character to use the moniker Captain Marvel in the Marvel Universe.
Mar-Vell on the cover of Captain Marvel #1 (May 1968) Art by Gene Colan.
Captain Marvel #29 (November 1973). Art by Jim Starlin.
The Death of Captain Marvel graphic novel (1982). Cover art by Jim Starlin.
Gene Colan
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Eugene Jules Colan was an American comic book artist best known for his work for Marvel Comics, where his signature titles include the superhero series Daredevil, the cult-hit satiric series Howard the Duck, and The Tomb of Dracula, considered one of comics' classic horror series. He co-created the Falcon, the first African-American superhero in mainstream comics; Carol Danvers, who would become Ms. Marvel and Captain Marvel; and the non-costumed, supernatural vampire hunter Blade.
Colan at the Big Apple Summer Sizzler in Manhattan, June 13, 2009
Daredevil #48 (Jan. 1969). Gene Colan (penciler) and George Klein (inker) slip an in-joke into this Times Square scene. Whatever caused the apparent frustration, note the word at Daredevil's left hand.
Dr. Strange #180 (May 1969). Cover art by Colan and inker Tom Palmer, utilizing photomontage.
Colan page from The Tomb of Dracula #40 (Jan. 1976). Inked by Tom Palmer.