Comic book legend George Perez dies – Danger Room –

As the final pages of the 2021 calendar draw to a close, the news of George Pérez’s cancer has been a jug of cold water for the entire comics industry around the world. Doctors estimate a lifespan of between six and 12 months To the cartoonist of Avengers, Crisis on Infinite Earths or Teen Titans† Since then, her latest public appearances, reunion photos or updates on her health have been seen by the author’s closest circle as the inevitable avenue to the news we know today. During yesterday’s session, George Pérez passed away at the age of 67 (1954-2022). The legend of US comics inspires countless generations of writers and readers who are supremely responsible for the love of comics and superheroes of many fandoms, and who are extraordinary people as well as great professionals. The New York-born author’s qualifications and merits exceed those that make up his already vast and excellent bibliography. His death is an emotional blow that will take time to heal.

It is no easy task to summarize George Pérez’s career, origins and influence in a few lines. His tireless allergy to rejection of the professional, medium, or superhero genre, his talent, attitude, and ability to summarize countless heroes and villains in little sketches has satisfied one of the most basic desires of the young (and not so young) who are comics. is supported. But George Perez was so much more, and his story, the empty spaces, the high detail of each stone he drew, his innate ability to distinguish characters, and the extreme kindness of his collaborations are the hallmarks of this genius. In his work with Marv Wolfman, George Perez, Jim Starlin or Kurt Busiek, Pérez became a legend and although he sometimes made the wrong decisions, he was the first to laugh and pass it off.

There are those who recognize him in the 1970s titles Fantastic Four or The Avengers. The youngest discovered their latest works in this century, such as The Legion of Three Worlds, Brave & The Bold or of course JLA/Avengers. Between the ’80s and ’90s, revolutionary works such as Teen Titans (best regular series in DC history), Crisis on Infinite Earths (his best and most important event), Wonder Woman’s reboot as a landlady, the first equator Infinity From the Gauntlet, the Ultraforce/Avengers crossover, or the last Avengers relaunch at the end of the 20th century. In any case, George Perez has always given his best and the fans have always loved him.

In the coming days (and months) there will be praise from writers, publishers and readers, how could it be otherwise. We will all do our best to honor one of the best writers we know, who will continue to live on our best boards even if comfort is not enough. All the love of comics he taught us will forever turn into love for his figure and legacy. Rest in peace George. And thank you very much for everything.