Into the Weird: Where Strange Tales Assemble

Two days ago marked the 13th anniversary of Gene "The Dean" Colan's passing, and my heart still aches thinking about the void he left in the comic book world. It's hard to believe it's been over a decade since we lost one of the most influential artists to ever grace the medium. Colan's atmospheric artwork, with its unique blend of light and shadow, transformed every character he touched. From his definitive runs on Daredevil and Doctor Strange to his legendary work on Tomb of Dracula and Howard the Duck, his distinctive style brought a cinematic quality to comics that few artists have ever matched. What always struck me about Gene's work was his masterful use of pencils – he rarely needed inks to convey depth and mood. His figures seemed to emerge from the shadows, alive with movement and emotion. Whether it was depicting Doctor Strange soaring through mystical dimensions or Dracula lurking in Victorian darkness, Colan's art had an ethereal quality th...

Welcome to "Into The Weird," your thrice-weekly dispatch from the fringes of the imagination! If you've found your way here, chances are you're the kind of person who doesn't just read stories – you live them. You're the one who stays up until 3 AM because you simply must know how the latest sci-fi epic ends. You're the one who can quote obscure horror films and debate the finer points of superhero canon. In short, you're one of the weird ones – a dreamer, a night owl, a lover of magic and monsters and fictional worlds beyond our own. I'm thrilled you've decided to join our merry band of misfits on this journey into the heart of speculative fiction and cinema. Whether you're a seasoned veteran of the weird or a fresh-faced rookie taking your first steps into these fantastical realms, "Into The Weird" is here to be your guide, your confidant, and your partner in crime as we explore the vast landscapes of human imagination. What Awa...