[PAR] [TLE] Gene Colan [SEP] Eugene Jules "Gene" Colan (September 1, 1926 – June 23, 2011) 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, and the non-costumed, supernatural vampire hunter Blade, which went on to appear in a series of films starring Wesley Snipes. [PAR] [TLE] Blade (film series) [SEP] The Blade films are based on the fictional Marvel Comics character of the same name, portrayed by Wesley Snipes.  They were written by David S. Goyer, based on the comics by Marv Wolfman, and Gene Colan.  The three films were directed by Stephen Norrington, Guillermo del Toro and Goyer respectively, and distributed by New Line Cinema.
[PAR] [TLE] Gene Colan [ SEP ] Eugene Jules " Gene " Colan ( September 1 , 1926 – June 23 , 2011 ) 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 , and the non - costumed , supernatural vampire hunter Blade , which went on to appear in a series of films starring Wesley Snipes . [PAR] [TLE] Blade ( film series ) [ SEP ] The Blade films are based on the fictional Marvel Comics character of the same name , portrayed by Wesley Snipes . They were written by David S. Goyer , based on the comics by Marv Wolfman , and Gene Colan . The three films were directed by Stephen Norrington , Guillermo del Toro and Goyer respectively , and distributed by New Line Cinema .
In what year was the creator of the character that appeared in a series of films directed by Stephen Norrington, Guillermo del Toro and Goyer born?
In what year was the creator of the character that appeared in a series of films directed by Stephen Norrington , Guillermo del Toro and Goyer born ?
1926
1926