PLEASE READ - A Message from George Perez 6 6

[Drummy]

Prayers for George and all who love him, a number that is legion...

A great artist and a superb human being.  One of my first comics ever was FF #172; I was seven years old.  I attribute my love of Marvel to George and Joe Sinnott primarily.

Heartbreaking news.

Dan

[fmaz]

Heartbreaking.  Seems like such a wonderful man, and his contribution to comics is on the legendary level. 

The only part of his note which made me smile a bit, was that when he retired he was, as is of course appropriate, showered with tributes… so at least he got to hear all the wonderful things people think and feel about him rather than it all being after he is gone.

 

[B2D327]

Now that’s how you “ride off into the sunset”. Respect and admiration to a great artist. His books will always be a special part of my collection.

[CYNICNERD]

Did he complete his latest in-house signing with CGC?

[Ken Aldred]

On 12/7/2021 at 9:54 PM, Drummy said:

One of my first comics ever was FF #172; I was seven years old.  I

Very similar for me, a little older though, but Perez’s FF and Avengers comics were some of the first I collected off the newsstand when I started in the late 70s. 

[ttfitz]

This is so very sad. Most all of the comic creators I have met have been really nice, but none as much as George Perez. My daughter and I met him at Awesome Con a few years ago, I'm so glad she got me to get a picture taken with him.

[toro]

I never had the pleasure to meet George, but you always knew he was more than just someone who pushed a pencil around.   You always heard great stories of things he did for people.  I send him and his family prayers and good vibes as he enters the last part of his journey.

The part of his statement that tugs at the heart strings the most:
I also hope that I will be able to make one last public appearance wherein I can be photographed with as many of my fans as possible, with the proviso that I get to hug each and every one of them. I just want to be able to say goodbye with smiles as well as tears.

What a truly great guy.  Doubt he will see this, but as I have told so many other great creators before him.  "Thank You" 

Edited December 8, 2021 by toro

[musicmeta]

This is horrible, depressing news.  All the best to George.  I hope he can enjoy what remaining days he has left to the fullest!! Such a fantastic artist. He will be greatly missed!! 

[Fisionbomb]

Holy f*@k. Can you imagine being in that seat, typing down those words? Wow what a person. I'm basically speechless.

Big ups, respek.

Edited December 8, 2021 by Fisionbomb
Yup

[Turtle]

From 2009-2011, I tended to see George at Dragon Con in Atlanta.  There were 2 constants:

• He was a fan favorite who always commanded a long line
• He ALWAYS had a smile on his face.  ALWAYS.

And then you get up to his table and realize that he's doing sketches for anyone who wants them and simply asks for donations to the Hero Initiative in return.  The man is an inspiration.  Life isn't fair. 

I gave him my "Spider-man sketchbook" and asked for any Spidey character.  He told me wanted to do a character no one had done in my book yet.  He went for a very unconventional, yet memorable, choice:

[Shadow]

Blessed to have gotten the chance to meet him twice, especially his last C2E2 convention. What a gentleman! Appreciated his art style and stories of my youth. Thank you George and god speed on your journey.

[Jesse-Lee]

This is so sad to hear. Perez is one of the artists who shaped my love for comics, as I'm sure he did for many others here.

As a Batman fan, when I envision my "ideal" versions of characters, there is a specific artist for each, i.e., Batman (Neal Adams), Batgirl (Carmine Infantino), Joker (Brian Bolland). My ideal Robin will forever be George's version of Richard Grayson.

Edited December 8, 2021 by Jesse-Lee

[speedcake]

Awful news. Cancer is truly terrible. I was fortunate enough to briefly meet him on a couple of occasions at cons and got some sketches. He's just always so full of life that this turn can really make one think the universe is more than uncaring, it's sometimes downright cruel.

I know that isn't true, not really. But it sucks terribly all the same.

I hope he has a marvelous final era in his life and spends his time left in as little pain as possible.

[littledoom]

My late father, who died from cancer, bought this for me for at my first con as a kid. It’s been up on my wall for 15+ years. Perez’s art in a way got me into comics 

Edited December 8, 2021 by littledoom

[Ken Aldred]

On 12/7/2021 at 4:49 PM, jjonahjameson11 said:

I also hope that I will be able to make one last public appearance wherein I can be photographed with as many of my fans as possible, with the proviso that I get to hug each and every one of them. I just want to be able to say goodbye with smiles as well as tears.

That really does exemplify the difference between him and all too many creators at conventions who, in comparison, almost treat your fervent comics admiration as a nerdish inconvenience.

Even under the most difficult circumstances, he still wants to give his utmost for those who’ve had an intense, lifelong appreciation of his work.

Third post I’ve made, but, really, it’s hard not to be just as impressed by his words there as it is to be saddened by the finality of the news.

[Ken Aldred]

On 12/8/2021 at 1:55 AM, Turtle said:

 

Great sketch.  Love atypical choices like this.

[Crops068]

Want to make sure people have seen the most recent update -

[onlyweaknesskryptonite]

On 2/7/2022 at 8:54 PM, Crops068 said:

Want to make sure people have seen the most recent update -

That is extremely saddening.  I really feel for him and his family.  It be extra hard when having to make trips back and forth to the hospital.  I really hope he pulls through this and is able to rejoin his family at home. 

Thank you for the update.

[rexinnih]

I hope the best for him and his family. 

[Cat]

On 2/8/2022 at 1:05 PM, onlyweaknesskryptonite said:

That is extremely saddening.  I really feel for him and his family.  It be extra hard when having to make trips back and forth to the hospital.  I really hope he pulls through this and is able to rejoin his family at home. 

Thank you for the update.

That's just such a morale boost on its own, being able to go home, and be comfortable in your own surrounds. Let's hope he's strong enough to make it that far, and see that happen.