Jim Lee shared pictures on Twitter of a recent lunch and visit of George to the DC offices in Burbank, with Marv Wolfman and Mike Carlin also present.
George Perez reveals terminal cancer diagnosis
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I just recently heard. Like many here...yup George's work was pretty much part of my comic book reading foundation. Great artist and great guy. Even though I gave up on comics 25 years ago I still have a soft spot for anything pre early 90's. George was at a convention here back 2016. Got my Crisis number 1 signed and a picture with him and a friend. He was an extremely nice guy. My buddy got him to do a sketch on a blank cover newer wonder woman book. I was dismayed after that year when George decided not to come back to states that were won by Trump. I was a bit miffed by this that he would not visit my State for at least 4 years. I was hoping this would be the year he came back this way. But sadly that seems out of the cards now.
Hero Initiative announced today that they're doing a limited, comic shop exclusive reprint of JLA/Avengers. There's 64 pages of additional content, and I wonder if it's the material from the Absolute Edition bonus book, which include Perez's original 1983 JLA/Avengers artwork from the cancelled crossover.
If you're interested, the Diamond order code you need for your comic shop is JAN228074.
If you're interested, the Diamond order code you need for your comic shop is JAN228074.
Any idea what, if any, percentage of the profit might be going to George and/or his medical treatments?
I don't know, honestly. He's just entered hospice care. The proceeds are probably going to Hero initiative's health fund than to George personally, but that's just a guess on my part. I'll see if I can find out.
Just as a warning anyone who didn't go to the link, they're only printing 7,000 copies, so if you want it you're going to want to pre-order as soon as possible.
Just saw the news about Perez, and this is definitely gonna be a big loss for the comic book community. I haven't read any stuff he worked on yet, but I know he's a legend.
Just saw the news about Perez, and this is definitely gonna be a big loss for the comic book community. I haven't read any stuff he worked on yet, but I know he's a legend.
I'm actually surprised they're only doing a limited print for a charity collection that will be in high demand, yet only price it at $29.99.
Well, I contacted my comic dealer, who ordered 20 copies overall, and I'm #5 on their list, so I got a fair chance of getting a copy.
Here's George being shown the cover for the new collection by DC's Editor-in-Chief Marie javins:
And Bleeding Cool has a quote giving George's reaction:
Here's George being shown the cover for the new collection by DC's Editor-in-Chief Marie javins:
And Bleeding Cool has a quote giving George's reaction:
George Perez said:
I've pretty much sworn off physical books & comics, but I am very tempted to break my rule and see if there's any chance of one of my local comic shops getting me a copy. JLA/Avengers is probably the one out of print comic that I want to read the most, and while it's more money that I would usually spend on something like this, it is going to a good cause.
Bleeding Cool has given an update, and they've quoted George's Facebook as such:
Unfortunately, under these new circumstances, the CGC had to cancel the private signing. There's also a photo of former DC President Dan Didio visiting George at the hospital.
George Perez's Facebook said:
Unfortunately, under these new circumstances, the CGC had to cancel the private signing. There's also a photo of former DC President Dan Didio visiting George at the hospital.
FUCK CANCER
It was worth the price of the whole series for the cover to issue #4 alone...
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Issue #4 is probably my favorite comic cover of all.
Very sorry to hear this.
Cancer sucks. The owner of a small menswear store in my area had to close up shop after nearly 40 years in business because his battle with cancer made it impossible to run the business anymore. A crowdfunding campaign was started to help with his medical expenses, but he passed away in a matter of months.
Kor
Cancer sucks. The owner of a small menswear store in my area had to close up shop after nearly 40 years in business because his battle with cancer made it impossible to run the business anymore. A crowdfunding campaign was started to help with his medical expenses, but he passed away in a matter of months.
Kor
Crap, I meant 4.
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