George Pérez (born June 9, 1954) is a Puerto Rican illustrator and writer who, as an immigrant, grew up poor in the Bronx. Along with John Byrne, he was arguably the most popular and influential artist in American 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, yet ornate style, with a strong emphasis on group superhero action scenes, and distinctive rubble. He worked and created many characters alongside writer Marv Wolfman.

During his run on Wonder Woman in the 1980s, in addition to the regular action of the series, he also chose to explore topics as background to the main series. These included the growing pains of a teenager, the bonds between women and the cost of celebrity.

He can be seen as a character in occasional comics (New Teen Titans #s 20 & 50).

This life-long Fantastic Four fan considers George Perez to be one of the top three FF artists of all time, along with Buscema and Kirby. He is very friendly and outgoing in person and loves meeting new fans.

George also created the famous mech-suit that Lex Luthor occasionally dons when he battles Superman.

He also works as co-chairman for the non profit charity Heroes Initiative.

Personal Life

He currently resides in Sanford, Florida with his beautiful wife Phoenecia, who is a professional belly-dancer.

Little known fact: One of George Perez's good friends was turned into a comic book character in Superman (The New 52). David Corporon and George Perez have been friends for a number of years. David is the co-owner of the Coliseum of Comics in the Seminole Town Center Mall in Sanford, FL. George frequents David's shop and commonly does signings and appearances during special events there. You can friend the real David Corporon on Facebook here. The Commissioner is who David usually dresses as when he attends Comic Book Conventions

(co-created by Marv Wolfman)

This is a picture of George Perez with the real David Corporon holding the first 2 appearances of his character in Superman issues 4 and 5!

Bibliography

D.C. Comics

Writer

• 1980: The New Teen Titans Vol. 1 #1, 2,
• 1984-1985: Tales of the New Teen Titans #43-45
• 1987-1992, 2001: Wonder Woman Vol. 2 #1-62, 168, 169

Penciller

• 1980-1984: The New Teen Titans Vol. 1 #1-4, 6-34, 37-40
• 1984-1985: Tales of the New Teen Titans #41-50
• 1987-1988: :Wonder Woman Vol. 2 #1-24

Cover

• 1980-1984: The New Teen Titans Vol. 1 #1-40
• 1984-1985: Tales of the New Teen Titans #41-53
• 1987-1991, 1997: Wonder Woman Vol. 2 #1-45, 47-60, 120

editors

• 1984: Tales of the New Teen Titans #42-47, 50-52

Characters Created/Co-created by George Perez

• Adeline Kane co created by Marv Wolfman
• Adrian Chase co created by Marv Wolfman
• Alexander Luthor Jr. (co-created by Marv Wolfman)
• Amphibian (co-created by Steve Englehart)
• Anthony Monetti co-created by Dan Jurgens
• Anaconda
• Anti-Monitor co-created by Marv Wolfman
• Arella co-created by Marv Wolfman
• Ares
• Argent
• Arides
• Arthur Hall
• Axis
• Azar
• Bazooka
• Black Banshee
• Black Lotus
• Blackfire co-created by Marv Wolfman
• Blizzard
• Brother Blood Vlll
• Captain Ultra
• Carom
• Cellkeeper 385
• Cheetah (Minerva)
• Cheshire (co-created by Marv Wolfman)
• Circe
• Cyborg (co-created by Marv Wolfman)
• David Commissioner Corporon
• Dawn Driscolli
• Deadshot Darrance
• Death Adder
• Death Rite
• Deathstroke (co-created by Marv Wolfman)
• Delroy Garrett Jr
• Doctor Light co-created by Marv Wolfman
• Epoch
• Flamebird
• Fringe
• Fearsome Five co-created by Marv Wolfman
• Hades
• Hippolyta
• Gizmo co-created by Marv Wolfman
• Harbinger co-created by Marv Wolfman
• Henry Gyrich
• Hot Spot
• Iron Maiden
• Jericho (co-created by Marv Wolfman)
• Jocasta
• Jugular
• Kole
• Kono
• Lady Quark
• Lord Volt
• Laralie
• Maestro
• Magenta co-created by Marv Wolfman
• Mammoth co-created by Marv Wolfman
• Maxima
• Monitors
• Monmouth
• Motalla
• N'Kama
• The New Teen Titans (added Members Starfire, Beast Boy (Changeling), Cyborg and Raven)
• Nightwing (the persona--not the person) (co-created by Marv Wolfman)
• Nova
• Osprey
• Pariah
• Phobia
• Plasmus
• Princess Fern
• Protector
• Prysm
• Psimon
• Psions
• Ravager
• Raven (co-created by Marv Wolfman)
• Frankie Raye
• Ron Evers
• Salem's Seven
• Nicholas Scratch
• Sarah Simms
• Shimmer
• Scorcher
• Sidewinder
• Silverclaw
• Silver Swan
• Snapdragon
• Starfire (co-created by Marv Wolfman)
• Syra
• Tanker
• Taskmaster
• Terra
• Texas Twister
• The Eliminator
• Trident
• Trigon
• Ultraforce
• Vault
• Vigilante
• Carina Walters
• Warp
• White Tiger
• WinterGreen