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Gene Colan Medical Appeal

Started by +rufus+, 15 May, 2008, 08:21:45 AM

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+rufus+

Hello all Artists and writers who may be lurking! ;-)

Also any art collectors...

My friend Clifford Meth, an American writer, is helping raise money for Gene Colan's family to cover medical expenses, as they don't have comprehensive Medical Insurance. They are arranging an auction.

Gene's one of the greats, and I'm hoping you'll all want to contribute, a piece of art for the auction, a signed script, or book.

Here's a link to Cliff's Bog with details...

http://thecliffordmethod.blogspot.com/


Thanks Everyone.

Your appreciatively,

Rufus Dayglo

Buddy

Shame to hear that about Gene Colan, he's one of my fave artists.

This is one of my favourite comic series:
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Buy it!

satchmo

I heard about this the other day and was upset by it. Gene Colan is one of the all time greats, so if you can help in any way please do.

Slight Rant: How do Americans manage with such an insane health care system?

Bongo Jack

Now the Tories are getting back in, I imagine we'll be finding that out first-hand soon enough.
Live forever or die trying

Bongo Jack

Sad to hear about Gene.  His work on Tomb Of Dracula is still a fantastic example of how you do horror art with atmosphere and backgrounds and stuff, rather than a bunch of photoshop filters.
Live forever or die trying

LGDROID

Cheers for the heads up Rufus.

Colan's Tomb of Dracula is still a huge inspiration for me, as I love black and white horror comics, and it only feels right to help him out.

I've just emailed your buddy about contributing a drawing.

Thanks

Leigh Gallagher

+rufus+

Thanks Leigh...You're a star! :-)

 Gene's liver is failing, and medical care is super expensive in the Land of the Free.

Ruf

Pete Wells

Aw that stinks. As I'm devoid of artistic talent I'll certainly look towards buying something to help out.

The American healthcare system is insane. That Michael Moore Sicko documentary was both amazing and terrifying. What a backward country America is! I just wish he'd given a more objective view of healthcare in other countries then perhaps the film would have had more impact. Sorry Ruf, hope this doesn't drag this important thread off topic.

Lobo Baggins

I just wish he'd given a more objective view of healthcare in other countries then perhaps the film would have had more impact. Sorry Ruf, hope this doesn't drag this important thread off topic.

It was his busing in sick Americans to other countries so they could sponge free healthcare that got on my tits - only once did the concept of National Insurance come up, but he never actually explained what it was.

I suppose he wanted to avoid the 'tax is bad' thing the Americans go berserk about.

That woman who took a suitcase full of medicine from the resource-starved Cuban system was particularly despicable.

Sorry, I am dragging this thread off topic - sorry Rufus!
The wages of sin are death, but the hours are good and the perks are fantastic.

+rufus+

Gene Colan, the legendary Marvel Comics artist is ill in hospital with a failing liver, and his family need financial help.


My good friend, the writer Cliff Meth has done a book with Gene Colan, and Cliff sent me the following info.


PLEASE buy this book. The money will immediately help with Gene's medical bills.


From Cliff...

"Gene and I are doing for Aardwolf Publishing.


It is called METH, COLAN & OTHER THEOLOGIANS and will include everything that was in our PERVERTS, PEDOPHILES & OTHER THEORLOGIANS (a Barnes & Noble "Horror Pick of the Week" from 1997 that saw multiple printings) as well as new stories by Gene and I, along with introductions by several of the comic industry's noted luminaries.


People can order the signed/numbered limited edition now by sending $20 + $3 shipping to sales@aardwolfpublishing.com -- proceeds directly and immediately benefit Gene.
"

Again... buy this book. help Gene.


Thank you!

Rufus


Hoagy

"bULLshit Mr Hand man!"
"Man, you come right out of a comic book. "
Previously Krombasher.

https://www.deviantart.com/fantasticabstract

+rufus+

Ok Guys and Girls,

Cliff Meth 's started auctioning stuff to help Gene Colan, our friend and fellow Artist!

Check out his blog for amazing signed stuff and original art!

Link...

http://thecliffordmethod.blogspot.com/


Also on Ebay, more items will be added soon! Bid and help Gene! User name on EBAY is genecolanbenefitauction

Link...

http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZgenecolanbenefitauction

I'm donating Tank Girl and Metal Gear Solid Art and signed books, if any artists or writers are reading this please contact Cliff Meth through his blog and donate.

Also, if you can make a cash donation contact Cliff Meth through his blog..

 Time for us to give back, and help one of the great's of the Comic Book Industry!

Thanks everyone, every little bit helps!

Rufus Dayglo (Team Tank Girl)

LGDROID

Hey Rufus,

I emailed your guy a while back about donating some art but never got any reply.

What do you want me to do?

Leigh

Buddy

I also emailed about postage cost to UK for the book and got no reply.

I'll certainly check out the auction.

+rufus+

Cliff's handling a lot...apologies if there's delays in replies..

Leigh ..email me, and I'll forward it.

UU... I'll ask!

:-) Thanks guys!