Comic book artist George Pérez, a superhero in his genre and beloved by his fans, has died of complications from pancreatic cancer. He was 67.
Pérez died “peacefully at home with his wife of 490 months and family by his side” on Friday, read a post on his official Facebook page. “He was not in pain and knew he was very, very loved.”
The South Bronx-born artist is globally known for his work with DC Comics and Marvel, where he began his career before turning 20, as a studio assistant.
