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DC Celebrates George Perez Updated
Celebrating The Living Legacy Of A Comics Legend
Last year the very sad news about the health of superstar superhero artist George Perez was revealed and DC just hosted an event to celebrate his life at their offices in LA and here’s a few photos courtesy of DC’s Jim Lee on his Facebook page from the event which include Lee himself, DC editor Mike Carlin and Perez’s partner-in-crime on New Teen Titans, Marv Wolfman. Updated with more photos by fellow DC staffer and talented photographer Steven Cook…
“Spent an extraordinary special lunch this week with the legendary artist George Pérez, equally legendary writer @marvwolfman & long time amazing DC comics editor/writer/exec Mike Carlin.
It was part of a day of honouring George & giving him the proverbial keys to the DC offices here in Burbank—a home that he and Marv helped co-create and build! It was a conversation any comics fan would imagine and instantly be envious about—topics ranging from inking other penciling giants like Gene Colan, collaborating on art pieces with @thealexrossart and what it is that makes work enduring and so beloved by the fans.
Afterwards, a small signing was arranged for DC staff that wanted to get their own keepsakes autographed followed by a personal VIP tour for George at the @wbtourhollywood on the lot.
Of course, I had to get some of my own childhood copies of George Pérez classics such as New Teen Titans #1 & Avengers #161 signed which were two of my favorite stories he illustrated back in the late 70’s, early 80’s. It’s hard to explain all the thoughts and emotions running through my head during the day and even now as I put this post together. What I do know is that George is not just an amazing, incredibly gifted artist but an inspirational, kind and gracious human being who is the epitome of class, courage and civility.
I was so struck by how thankful he was to his collaborators and to you all—the fans—for the incredible career and life he has been blessed with. I feel equally fortunate to have spent some time with one of the greatest there ever was and ever will be.” – Jim Lee from his Facebook page
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