Acclaimed Comic Book Artist/Writer George Perez Passes Away Aged 67; Marvel & DC Comics Share Tributes

Acclaimed Comic Book Artist/Writer George Perez Passes Away Aged 67; Marvel & DC Comics Share Tributes

We're very sad to report that one of the most acclaimed and influential comic book artists of all time, George Perez, has passed away at the age of 67 following a battle with pancreatic cancer.

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By MarkCassidy - May 07, 2022 03:05 PM EST
Filed Under: Marvel Comics

We're sorry to ruin your Saturday evening with some awful news, but reports are coming in that legendary artist, writer and philanthropist, George Perez, has died at the age of 67 following a battle with pancreatic cancer. He passed away yesterday at his home in Sanford with his wife and family by his side.

The legendary artist announced his diagnosis last December, and comic book fans have kept him in their thoughts ever since, with regular tributes pouring in on social media. Perez, who co-created the modern incarnation of the Teen Titans and is credited with revitalizing DC Comics in the '80s, will go down in history as one of the most influential creators of all time.

Perez’s memorial service will take place at Megacon Orlando, Florida at 6pm on Sunday, May 22nd. The service will be open to all who wish to pay their respects.

Please feel free to share tributes of your own in the comments section, and maybe post some of your favorite artwork.

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Kyos
Kyos - 5/7/2022, 3:35 PM
He seemed like a really nice, positive guy. [frick] cancer. RIP, Mr Pérez.
Odin
Odin - 5/7/2022, 3:36 PM
R.I.P. an absolute legend.
Odin
Odin - 5/7/2022, 3:38 PM
We just lost Neal Adams, and now Mr. Peréz. Surely this is a sign of Ragnarök cometh, when titans of old start to pass away.
dracula
dracula - 5/7/2022, 3:41 PM
RIP
TocharianMonk
TocharianMonk - 5/7/2022, 3:41 PM
R.I.P legend. One of the best in the business.
dt41
dt41 - 5/7/2022, 3:42 PM
I am heartbroken that he passed. He signed my Infinity Gauntlent #1, JLA/Avengers #1, and Sirens #1 a few years ago at my comic book store. He was so nice. I said to him ‘You keep drawing and writing comics, and I’ll keep buying them!’ He said ‘Thanks, man! I will!’ I never forgot that…never will.
Superspecialawesomeguy
Superspecialawesomeguy - 5/7/2022, 3:42 PM
Feels like a lot of the icons of comics are starting to pass away these days sad to say. It's a damn shame as well George was one of my favourite artists and a bloody great titan in the industry.
dracula
dracula - 5/7/2022, 3:47 PM
Seriously this guy may have drawn every major character from both companies at some point, even if you dont count jla avengers

fun fact, when jla avengers was officially back on he had an exclusive deal with another company. he put in his contract that if the book got made he would be allowed to do it
BobGarlen
BobGarlen - 5/7/2022, 3:50 PM
Another legend gone. Sad to hear, I hope his family finds peace and comfort. Hopefully he found that himself.
ElricReturns
ElricReturns - 5/7/2022, 3:52 PM
Did the cancer kill him, or did trying to treat the cancer kill him?

Man..... this is so sad. I've lost so many loved ones to cancer, spent thousands over the years contributing to cancer charities and loved ones GoFundMe's.

[frick] CANCER!!!

Rest In Paradise George.
Skestra
Skestra - 5/7/2022, 4:17 PM
@ElricReturns - When he was diagnosed last December he decided he wanted to spend his last remaining days with loved ones rather than laying in a hospital bed so he opted out of treatment. A blessing really because his loved ones and fans got the chance to express how much he meant to them before he passed. 😔
Reeds2Much
Reeds2Much - 5/7/2022, 4:44 PM
@ElricReturns - Pancreatic cancer starts with almost no symptoms and by the time you think something is wrong it's almost already too late to really do anything about it. A lot of people only find out when the cancer is in Stage IV, and by then only like 1% of people survive five years.
Desrow
Desrow - 5/7/2022, 3:53 PM
May he Rest in Peace

What an enormous loss.
ModHaterSLADE
ModHaterSLADE - 5/7/2022, 4:01 PM
Man left behind one hell of a legacy with Crisis alone.
Dredd97
Dredd97 - 5/7/2022, 4:03 PM
This [frick]ing blows. What a talent, a master of his craft.
cheeseburger
cheeseburger - 5/7/2022, 4:06 PM
Ah man, Neil Adams and now George Perez…the legends are leaving us but what a legacy they leave behind. RIP George
WeaponXCII
WeaponXCII - 5/7/2022, 4:06 PM
What a rough couple of weeks this has been for the world of comics. Another legend gone. Rest In Peace.
BillyBatson1000
BillyBatson1000 - 5/7/2022, 4:15 PM
Neil Adams AND George Perez? What a gyp. Two giants have fallen. RIP.
TheManWithoutFear
TheManWithoutFear - 5/7/2022, 4:27 PM
One of the greats.

May he rejoice forever in the halls of Valhalla.
BraveNewClunge
BraveNewClunge - 5/7/2022, 4:32 PM
I was lucky enough to meet him at London comic con and by coincidence I was dressed as Taskmaster that year. Such a sweet guy he even got his assistant to take a pic of us both on his phone and signed some comics for me.

RIP sir!!
pyramosteu
pyramosteu - 5/7/2022, 4:33 PM
As a kid seeing all these heroes in one place was something else, it was so marvel!

R.I.P.
h8red
h8red - 5/7/2022, 5:10 PM
RIP Mr Perez. Thank you. Thank you for opening this little boy to the beauty of your art so many years ago. Gone too soon.
TheHumanSpider2
TheHumanSpider2 - 5/7/2022, 5:11 PM
Truly a legend, RIP.
GhostDog
GhostDog - 5/7/2022, 5:14 PM
K I N G
marvel72
marvel72 - 5/7/2022, 5:22 PM
He drew some of the best comic books I have ever read.

Thank you Mr.Perez for your mesmerising art.
Dunejedi
Dunejedi - 5/7/2022, 5:23 PM
Disco-wing is the greatest of all Nightwings. Fight me.
lawndart
lawndart - 5/7/2022, 5:42 PM
One of the very best who will be missed immensely. Very few leave such a long and lasting legacy as George. The world’s a little dimmer today for all of us.
dragon316
dragon316 - 5/7/2022, 5:50 PM
Very sad rip
FlixMentallo21
FlixMentallo21 - 5/7/2022, 6:06 PM
He's one of the big reasons why JLA/Avengers is undoubtedly my favorite comic book story of BOTH DC and Marvel. He was one of the very rare creators who could bridge that great divide in the fandoms.
Nightmare
Nightmare - 5/7/2022, 7:57 PM
His diagnosis was awful because this was inevitable. Such a titan in the industry and just after we lost another Icon in Adams. RIP.
AnthonyVonGeek
AnthonyVonGeek - 5/7/2022, 8:24 PM
First Neil Adams and now George Perez. This is hitting me hard, losing 2 of my all time favorites that inspired me as a kid to become a better artist. 💔
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