GEORGE PEREZ Formally Retires From Comics

He will still do limited commissions and convention appearances…

It’s not exactly a surprise, given his health challenges in recent years, but George Perez, one of the most acclaimed artists in comics history, has announced his formal retirement on Facebook.

From the cover of The New Teen Titans #1. Inks by Dick Giordano

Here’s the complete statement:

DATE : JANUARY 19, 2019
FROM : George Pérez

To all my loyal and kind fans who have supported me throughout the decades,

In recent months, there has been a great deal of speculation as to the future of my career, my health, my ability to draw and my future convention appearances. As a result, I would like to clear up everything first hand so that, hopefully, any rumors, speculation and misinformation can be laid to rest.

With respect to future published work in comics and such … while I know it’s been no secret that I’ve been dealing with a myriad number of health issues (diabetes, heart ailments, vision issues, etc.), they have indeed have forced me to, for all intents and purposes, formally retire from the business of creating new comic stories.

As for home commission requests, I’m afraid that my retirement must now extend to privately commissioned drawings as well. While I am gratified that all of the customers who have received their pieces were more than pleased with the results, some even consequently commissioning more of them, it’s just becoming too much of a strain on my eyes to produce the fully rendered ink and pencil-tone pieces on a quality level that justifies the price I’m being paid for them.

In regards to convention sketches, I will need to cut back on those as well. While I will no longer sketch at the conventions themselves, I will, through my art agent Spencer Beck of The Artists Choice, be taking orders for 5 ( FIVE ) con-style head sketches, per convention day that I am in attendance which will be done at home to be collected at the conventions. Fans placing orders must be personally present to pick up the piece , NO PROXIES. The price for these will be a good deal pricier than in the past, going for $100 each, but please take some solace that all the monies I earn for these sketches, as well as my appearance fees, will be donated to various charities. To place an order, or for initial details, please contact Spencer / The Artist’s Choice directly at Spencerbck@aol.com. Any changes or further announcements will be made by Spencer and myself on his website theartistschoice.com/perez.htm and on my fan website george-perez.net

Furthermore, for those that are interested … although I will only be attending about six conventions this year and one make up convention in 2020 ( *** see below for complete schedule ) 2019 will more than likely be my last year touring this great land meeting so many great fans. As the next decade begins, I have two shows, Dragon Con and Fetish Con that have personal meaning to me which I intend to attend yearly unless circumstances prevent it … but, for all intents, 2019 will wind down that part of my career as well. The good news is, even though I will not be sketching at the shows, I will still be autographing and be available for photo ops, and, as has been my policy throughout my career, I will not be charging for either.

In closing, please don’t feel sorry for me about all these life and career changes. Thankfully I earn more than enough income through royalties to have a comfortable life wherein I may never need to work again. Unless, of course, something really tempting comes along and I’m given sufficient lead time. Hey, you never know.

Long story short, I will be just fine. I’ve had a wonderfully good run doing exactly what I have wanted to do since I was a child. Now I can sit back and watch the stuff I helped create entertain whole new generations. That’s a pretty nice legacy to look back on.

And so much of that is thanks to all of you, the GREATEST fans in the world. I am humbled and forever grateful.

Wishing you all a safe, happy and healthy 2019 and beyond,

UPDATE: Mr. Perez will not be accepting requests until approximately 30 days before each specific show. Sketches will be approved at one per person, family or address. First come, First serve. So , please check back 30 days before the show. He will only be doing 9 x 12 head shots and they must be paid for in full at the time the order is accepted.

2019 CONVENTION SCHEDULE

AMAZING COMIC CON ALOHA – FEBRUARY 22 to 24, 2019 – www.amazingcomicconaloha.com

C2E2 – MARCH 22 to 24, 2019 – www.c2e2.com

EAST COAST COMIC CON – MAY 17 to 19, 2019 – www.eastcoastcomicon.com

NIAGARA FALLS COMICS CON – JUNE 7 to 9, 2019 – niagarafallscomiccon.com

TERRIFICON – AUGUST 9 to 11, 2019 – www.terrificon.com (FRIDAY ONLY)

FETISH CON – AUGUST 9 to 11, 2019 – http://fetishcon.com (SATURDAY & SUNDAY ONLY)

DRAGON CON – AUGUST 29 to SEPTEMBER 2, 2019 – www.dragoncon.org

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— Comics Pros Pick Their Favorite GEORGE PEREZ Covers. Click here.

— MARV WOLFMAN on the Creation of NIGHTWING. Click here.

Author: Dan Greenfield

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  1. Thank you, mr. Perez. From a brazilian fan of your worderful works.

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  2. my all time favorite. I grew up with his artwork. Always fan friendly when I met him. I hope only the best for him in the future!

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    • Eternamente agradecido George , crecí admirando tu obra como dices siéntate y descansa que otros sigan intentando llegar a acercarse a tu legado , mis mejores deseos y toda la suerte del mundo

      GRACIAS!!!!

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  3. Thank you, Mr. Perez, for your fantastic contribution to the comic book industry.

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  4. You have a wonderful legacy of phenomenal work that will last forever as one of the truly greats. God bless and best wishes for your retirement.

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  5. Damn, I wish I had met Mr. Perez in person. I collected comic books for about 30 years beginning in 1977 and he is my favorite of all time. Seems like he was a greater human being than an artist which is truly hard to believe.

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