A comic book legend is gone.
He was 67 years old.
Decades before the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Perez made characters like Captain America and Scarlet Witch cool for readers.
George Pérez.Gregg DeGuire/Getty
The success ofNew Teen Titansput Wolfman and Perez in a position to take on an even bigger comic.
The 12-issue series kick-started the now-annual tradition of superhero crossover-event comics at both Marvel and DC.
Its plot is now known worldwide thanks to the MCU.
‘The New Teen Titans’ by Marv Wolfman and George Perez.Amazon
In addition to his many artistic accomplishments, Perez was renowned for his kindness and generosity.
I just want to be able to say goodbye with smiles as well as tears."
Perez got to spend his final months getting laurels from fans, industry peers, and publishers.
‘Crisis on Infinite Earths’.Amazon
“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.”
Read a selection of tributes to Perez below.
‘Wonder Woman’.Amazon
