Unfortunately, this is one of those threads where every time I see an update I'm going to wonder if it's a post announcing George's passing. I know I've had time to prepare for it, but it's still gonna hurt.
George Perez reveals terminal cancer diagnosis
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I'm right there with you.
Marvel also did a tribute for his 68th Birthday:
https://comicbook.com/comics/news/george-perez-perfect-response-to-marvel-avengers-tribute-artwork/
https://comicbook.com/comics/news/george-perez-perfect-response-to-marvel-avengers-tribute-artwork/
When I first saw the DC image on Twitter, I didn't realize it wasn't a Perez piece. Then I thought, "Well, maybe DC clipped characters from various Perez pages to make this." And then I saw an article about it and went, "Oh." Followed by, "Wow, Todd McFarlane actually contributed to this jam piece?"
If DC sells this as a poster, I'll buy it.
If DC sells this as a poster, I'll buy it.
I just heard about this today and I can't stop crying.
Of course George wants to see (and hug) as many fans as possible. He is That Guy.
I discovered George's art with issue #1 of New Teen Titans back in 1980 (bought at a Stuckey's on the road to see relatives). I bought Crisis on Infinite Earths as it came out in 86. Ditto for his Wonder Woman. And a ton of his other works.
But loving his art just got me to go meet him at 2 local cons. At the first one, there was NOBODY at his table. This offended me but also afforded me the chance to have a nice one-to-one talk with him. Mostly about Wonder Woman. He signed my (and my mom's) copies. He signs fast and talks even faster.
The 2nd time I met him, there was a line a mile long and I was in it for 3 hours. I was in terrible physical shape and some nice folks with me got me a chair and we talked about Titans. When I got to the front (and got my WW sketch), I found that the line was "slow" because George still took the time to talk each fan as if they were the only person in the world.
He is truly "Gentleman George" - unfailingly kind, sweet, funny, and happy to geek out about comics with the rest of us.
He also has a HUGE heart. He is one of the founders of The Hero Initiative, which helps comic creators in need, most of whom are freelance and often live with little to no financial cushion.
When I heard he'd retired, I was sad for the reasons, but glad he had the financial wherewithal to do so, as so many of his heroes didn't. Now, to hear this...
Fuck cancer.
He did an interview soon after his announcement (https://www.gamesradar.com/george-p...e4_k86b5SwpdSQFkd88coB72B-QjRo04GT5bVKbP2C11E) and, unsurprisingly, when asked what fans could do for him, replied:
"...the Hero Initiative would be a great place to donate in my name. Just donate something in my name to them, and it'll be the greatest compliment of all. Pay it forward. If they really want to show me I've made an impact, give. Give to someone or some organization, Hero Initiative or not... but just give."
Of course George wants to see (and hug) as many fans as possible. He is That Guy.
I discovered George's art with issue #1 of New Teen Titans back in 1980 (bought at a Stuckey's on the road to see relatives). I bought Crisis on Infinite Earths as it came out in 86. Ditto for his Wonder Woman. And a ton of his other works.
But loving his art just got me to go meet him at 2 local cons. At the first one, there was NOBODY at his table. This offended me but also afforded me the chance to have a nice one-to-one talk with him. Mostly about Wonder Woman. He signed my (and my mom's) copies. He signs fast and talks even faster.
The 2nd time I met him, there was a line a mile long and I was in it for 3 hours. I was in terrible physical shape and some nice folks with me got me a chair and we talked about Titans. When I got to the front (and got my WW sketch), I found that the line was "slow" because George still took the time to talk each fan as if they were the only person in the world.
He is truly "Gentleman George" - unfailingly kind, sweet, funny, and happy to geek out about comics with the rest of us.
He also has a HUGE heart. He is one of the founders of The Hero Initiative, which helps comic creators in need, most of whom are freelance and often live with little to no financial cushion.
When I heard he'd retired, I was sad for the reasons, but glad he had the financial wherewithal to do so, as so many of his heroes didn't. Now, to hear this...
Fuck cancer.
He did an interview soon after his announcement (https://www.gamesradar.com/george-p...e4_k86b5SwpdSQFkd88coB72B-QjRo04GT5bVKbP2C11E) and, unsurprisingly, when asked what fans could do for him, replied:
"...the Hero Initiative would be a great place to donate in my name. Just donate something in my name to them, and it'll be the greatest compliment of all. Pay it forward. If they really want to show me I've made an impact, give. Give to someone or some organization, Hero Initiative or not... but just give."
My heart is with you both. *HUGS*
Feel free to come over to my house. I have JLA/Avengers btw.
Ditto. Hopefully with all the proceeds going to Hero Initiative.When I first saw the DC image on Twitter, I didn't realize it wasn't a Perez piece. Then I thought, "Well, maybe DC clipped characters from various Perez pages to make this." And then I saw an article about it and went, "Oh." Followed by, "Wow, Todd McFarlane actually contributed to this jam piece?"
If DC sells this as a poster, I'll buy it.
I'll have to keep that in mind. I do have the digital version of his WW run, which I might have to start once I've finished some of the other series I'm working on.Feel free to come over to my house. I have JLA/Avengers btw.
Doing the quick math - George was 21 when he illustrated my Fantastic Four #171; already a talented artist
Also, George mentions the Hero Initiative as a an organization to donate to. I would just like to say that every year on the anniversary of my father's passing, I donate, in his name, to the hospice that took care of him in his final days. It's $72, the age he was when he was when he died. Just my small contribution to the work they did to help ease his pain and discomfort.
Also, George mentions the Hero Initiative as a an organization to donate to. I would just like to say that every year on the anniversary of my father's passing, I donate, in his name, to the hospice that took care of him in his final days. It's $72, the age he was when he was when he died. Just my small contribution to the work they did to help ease his pain and discomfort.
This is a really good point (that I'm finally responding to). I'd like to formally request that when George Perez passes, this thread be locked, and an all-new thread be started to announce his passing. That way there isn't a sudden shift in the nature of our praise for his work.
The more I look at DC's tribute piece, the more I feel the absence of the Marvel Family, but then I think the only time Perez worked with the Marvels was in Crisis and War of the Gods, while the Legion, which at first seemed odd to me, has more of a claim to belong because of Legion of 3 Worlds (which, for some reason, I always overlook).
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