George Pérez (born June 9, 1954) is an illustrator and writer of comic books born of Puerto Rican descent. He was one of the most popular and influential artists in American superhero comic books in the 1980s. He primarily illustrates superhero comics, mainly published by DC Comics and Marvel Comics, and is known for his clean, dynamic, and ornate style. He often draws scenes with large numbers of characters interacting.
Pérez's family moved from...
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George Pérez (born June 9, 1954) is an illustrator and writer of comic books born of Puerto Rican descent. He was one of the most popular and influential artists in American superhero comic books in the 1980s. He primarily illustrates superhero comics, mainly published by DC Comics and Marvel Comics, and is known for his clean, dynamic, and ornate style. He often draws scenes with large numbers of characters interacting.
Pérez's family moved from Caguas, Puerto Rico in the 1940s and settled in the Bronx, where there was and continues to be a large Puerto Rican community. His parents became factory workers. Pérez started drawing at the age of five. Eventually, his family moved to Flushing, Queens, New York where George often visited a comic book store called Mike's Comic Hut. He became fascinated with comic books and their illustrations.
Pérez's first involvement with the professional comics industry was as artist Rich Buckler's assistant in 1973. Within a year, Pérez had embarked on...
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