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Another giant has passed - RIP George Perez
It is with a heavy heart I have to report the expected, but still shocking, news that George Perez has passed away at the horribly young age of 67.
I have to say that this is a tough one for me. His worked shaped my adolescence as I know it did many others.
I met him a couple of times at conventions, and count my commissions from him as among my fondest possessions.
His zest for life was clear, his love for his wife was palpable, and his ability to produce sketches at conventions at a rate that would have floored a printing press, and yet still make each one unique and individual, is the stuff of legend. And he made no money from them, as the proceeds always went to charity. This was a man who believed in giving back the love he felt he was given.
I have yet to meet anyone who had any interaction with George as a fan, who did not come away charmed and delighted by his seemingly perpetual postivity, enthusiasm and love for what he did. And professionals loved him just as much.
His work on the New Teen Titans (as penciller and co-creator with Marv Wolfman) set a standard for DC artists for years to come, he oversaw the likes of Dick Grayson maturation and taking on the role of Nightwing, a revolutionary move for the early 80's
His work relaunching Wonder Woman post Crisis on Infinite Earths (another semina work of unprecedented scale and impact) has never been matched in my opinion.
When his cancer diagnosis was confirmed as terminal late last year, he didn't retreat from life, as he would have been enitirely justified to do. He made the news public, and resolved to make the most of his time left. And the shows of support from fandom and professionals he received were beyond heartwarming, and it was joyful that he got to see them and realise how much he was loved.
This is the post that was mae on his Facebook status wuithin the last hour
To all of George’s fans and friends,
Constance here, with the update no one wants to read. George passed away yesterday, peacefully at home with his wife of 490 months and family by his side. He was not in pain and knew he was very, very loved.
We are all very much grieving but, at the same time, we are so incredibly grateful for the joy he brought to our lives. To know George was to love him; and he loved back. Fiercely and with his whole heart. The world is a lot less vibrant today without him in it.
He loved all of you. He loved hearing your posts and seeing the drawings you sent and the tributes you made. He was deeply proud to have brought so much joy to so many.
Everyone knows George’s legacy as a creator. His art, characters and stories will be revered for years to come. But, as towering as that legacy is, it pales in comparison to the legacy of the man George was. George’s true legacy is his kindness. It’s the love he had for bringing others joy - and I hope you all carry that with you always.
Today is Free Comic Book Day. A day George absolutely loved and a fitting day to remember his contributions to comics and to our lives. I hope you’ll enjoy your day today with him in mind. He would have loved that.
Please keep his wife Carol in your thoughts and again, I thank you for respecting her privacy. I remain available through the contact on the page.
George's memorial service will take place at MEGACON Orlando at 6pm on Sunday, May 22nd. It will be open to all. Details to follow.
We will miss him always.
I know I speak for my fellow Mods, and indeed our entire community on scans_daily, when I offer our heartfelt sympathies to George's family and many, many friends.
I have to say that this is a tough one for me. His worked shaped my adolescence as I know it did many others.
I met him a couple of times at conventions, and count my commissions from him as among my fondest possessions.
His zest for life was clear, his love for his wife was palpable, and his ability to produce sketches at conventions at a rate that would have floored a printing press, and yet still make each one unique and individual, is the stuff of legend. And he made no money from them, as the proceeds always went to charity. This was a man who believed in giving back the love he felt he was given.
I have yet to meet anyone who had any interaction with George as a fan, who did not come away charmed and delighted by his seemingly perpetual postivity, enthusiasm and love for what he did. And professionals loved him just as much.
His work on the New Teen Titans (as penciller and co-creator with Marv Wolfman) set a standard for DC artists for years to come, he oversaw the likes of Dick Grayson maturation and taking on the role of Nightwing, a revolutionary move for the early 80's
His work relaunching Wonder Woman post Crisis on Infinite Earths (another semina work of unprecedented scale and impact) has never been matched in my opinion.
When his cancer diagnosis was confirmed as terminal late last year, he didn't retreat from life, as he would have been enitirely justified to do. He made the news public, and resolved to make the most of his time left. And the shows of support from fandom and professionals he received were beyond heartwarming, and it was joyful that he got to see them and realise how much he was loved.
This is the post that was mae on his Facebook status wuithin the last hour
To all of George’s fans and friends,
Constance here, with the update no one wants to read. George passed away yesterday, peacefully at home with his wife of 490 months and family by his side. He was not in pain and knew he was very, very loved.
We are all very much grieving but, at the same time, we are so incredibly grateful for the joy he brought to our lives. To know George was to love him; and he loved back. Fiercely and with his whole heart. The world is a lot less vibrant today without him in it.
He loved all of you. He loved hearing your posts and seeing the drawings you sent and the tributes you made. He was deeply proud to have brought so much joy to so many.
Everyone knows George’s legacy as a creator. His art, characters and stories will be revered for years to come. But, as towering as that legacy is, it pales in comparison to the legacy of the man George was. George’s true legacy is his kindness. It’s the love he had for bringing others joy - and I hope you all carry that with you always.
Today is Free Comic Book Day. A day George absolutely loved and a fitting day to remember his contributions to comics and to our lives. I hope you’ll enjoy your day today with him in mind. He would have loved that.
Please keep his wife Carol in your thoughts and again, I thank you for respecting her privacy. I remain available through the contact on the page.
George's memorial service will take place at MEGACON Orlando at 6pm on Sunday, May 22nd. It will be open to all. Details to follow.
We will miss him always.
I know I speak for my fellow Mods, and indeed our entire community on scans_daily, when I offer our heartfelt sympathies to George's family and many, many friends.
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Two people who have a deep and joyful love of the world of comics
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Loved the opening arc, the Ultron storyline and the use of Kang especially
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It was such a fun and epic tale with so many great moments and it was clear that Busiek and Perez were having a blast working on it
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New Teen Titans was my first DC series, and I still remember the emotion when I saw that powerful COIE cover with Superman holding Supergirl.
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I think my first encounter with his artwork was the "Crisis on Two Earths" event in Justice League back in 1980 or so. Amazing work then, and all through his career.
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Perez was without a doubt one of the most incredible talents working in the industry, responsible for some of the most important moments and contributions to the medium
His work on the Wonder Woman reboot was one of the single best and most important takes on the character and it's impossible to imagine how much lesser the DCU would be without it and things like Teen Titans and the characters and character development it brought
It is horribly unfair that such a wonderful man and artistic talent be taken from the world so soon
I hope his passing was peaceful and without pain and I hope all those close to him have the love and support of friends and family in this time
May his memory be a blessing
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A follower since I was a young comic book fan in the '80s, Crisis On Infinite Earths remains a masterwork. Titans, Avengers, Legion of Three Worlds, Wonder Woman, all genius works but still amazing, the master of the huge group shop with terrific detail and writers praised how he'd take a simple "make a fancy lab" and bring up something genius.
Goodbye and thank you so much for all your work, George. You remain one of my fave artists ever and I'm gonna miss you. Thank you.
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We knew it was coming but it doesn't ease the pain.
I'm in my mid-fifties. Been reading comics since I was 4, and I've been a life-long fan of this amazing artist.
He was an amazing talent, a kind man and a legend.
Farewell, sir, and thank you for a lifetime of memories.
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I do think we should do some of these "say how much we appreciate them and their work" threads for older creators while they are still alive.
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Rest in peace.