News Tue, 08 May 2007 12:05:10 CST Vu Leave a comment

PROS & CONS: LAYNE TOTH @ PITTSBURGH COMICON '07
posted 05-05-2007 10:22 AM
BY LAYNE TOTH

GEORGE PEREZ and LAYNE TOTH (Apr 2007), at PITTSBURGH COMICON 2007, photo by Sisters Comics TOM SMITH and LAYNE TOTH (Apr 2007), at PITTSBURGH COMICON 2007, photo by Sisters Comics

My family spent the week before Pittsburgh Comicon 2007 in the New Jersey/Philadelphia area. Besides seeing sites from the Rocky movies and eating cheese steaks, my sister Peri Toth and I began learning wet on wet oil painting techniques from Bill Alexander certified instructor Jack Kolber and his wife Fran Kolber. It was a blast! I already knew some of the brush strokes but Mr. Kolber helped me learn a bunch more. I clicked with him real well. Sometimes, I would even finish his sentences. I have watched all of his Magic Brush Art with Jack Kolber TV shows on DVD and I can't wait for them to be on PBS! You can see more of this adventure including pictures on his website at: www.magicbrushart.com

Also, this con was the last appearance of my adopted Uncle George Perez until 2009! As usual, he again helped raise thousands of dollars for Make-A-Wish. His artwork for this year's T-Shirt brought in the most money at the charity art auction.

He and his wife Carol Flynn celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary in 2006 and I drew them a New Teen Titans #8 cover tribute  the issue he was working on when he had his first date with her. They own the original pencil and ink artwork, original color artwork, and 23 of the 25 signed and numbered prints that I also made for them. I own print #14, which is personalized to me, and I will not part with it! Print #13 sold for $210.00 at the auction and was also signed by my Uncle George. And I brought new drawings of Starfire, Raven and Wonder Girl [Donna Troy] for him as well.

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After that, our family brought some pizzas up to Uncle George's penthouse suite and we talked about how he and I are going to make comic books together someday  for real! He said that if he'd ink my artwork, he would draw a thinner line than I draw right now. I told him that I would like to draw Amethyst, Princess of Gemworld with creator/writer Dan Mishkin, along with The New Teen Titans. And I also asked him 100 fun, non-comic book questions for everyone to enjoy until he returns to conventions in 2009. Check out my Uncle George Perez on the net at: www.george-perez.com

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News Tue, 08 May 2007 10:29:46 CST Vu Leave a comment

Topic: 100 FUN QUESTIONS WITH GEORGE PEREZ
posted 05-02-2007 10:19 AM
BY LAYNE TOTH

Since my adopted Uncle George Perez won't be at any other conventions until 2009, I asked him the following 100 fun, non-comic book questions at Pittsburgh Comicon for everyone to enjoy. Find out what his favorite television show, pizza topping and other things are, plus learn what song he'd sing on the Karaoke machine, if he were able.

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1. LAYNE TOTH: What did you have for breakfast?
GEORGE PEREZ: Just a banana.

2. TOTH: Favorite color?
PEREZ: Something like an icy blue.

3. TOTH: What kind of shampoo do you use?
PEREZ: I can't use any shampoo at all.

4. TOTH: Favorite TV show?
PEREZ: NBC's 'Heroes'.

GEORGE PEREZ and LAYNE TOTH (Apr 2007), at PITTSBURGH COMICON 2007, photo by Sisters Comics

GEORGE PEREZ and LAYNE TOTH (Apr 2007), at PITTSBURGH COMICON 2007, photo by Sisters Comics

GEORGE PEREZ and LAYNE TOTH (Apr 2007), at PITTSBURGH COMICON 2007, photo by Sisters Comics

GEORGE PEREZ (Apr 2007), at PITTSBURGH COMICON 2007, photo by Sisters Comics

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News Thu, 03 May 2007 06:27:47 CST Vu Leave a comment

GONE 'TIL '09: GEORGE PEREZ'S FINAL PANEL FROM PITTSBURGH
by Justin Eger, Guest Contributor
Posted: May 2, 2007 � More From This Author

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You might have heard the rumors and they are true - George Perez, the living legend, the man behind the definitive versions of Wonder Woman and the Teen Titans, has hung up his convention-going hat until 2009.

Mostly.

At this past weekend's Pittsburgh Comicon, the convention promoters set aside some time, as they do every year, for George Perez to talk with fans and get some questions answered. This year was special, though, as Pittsburgh marked George's last official convention appearance in the United States, and one of the last two total, until 2009. Perez explained this at the beginning of his panel, noting that he's got one more commitment abroad before unpacking his convention bags for a while.

The reason for his departure from the convention scene is twofold. While he loves meeting fans and getting feedback during his show visits, he's taking the time off to focus not only on his work, but his wife. Perez explained that for a number of years, his wife has been patient and put up with his focus on touring to show after show. Now she, with a new position in a touring dance troupe, will be the focus of his life, and he said he just wants to devote his time to her now, following her around the country and watching her perform while he continues his work for DC Comics.

News Tue, 01 May 2007 02:19:44 CST Ilke Vu Leave a comment

GALACTUS (2002), art by George Perez, from Rick Snow	GALACTUS (2006), art by George Perez, from Michael Lovitz	CAPTAIN AMERICA (2007), art by George Perez, colors by Tom Smith, from Tom Smith	JACK OF HEARTS (28 Mar 1978), art by George Perez, from Kirk Dilbeck
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News Mon, 30 Apr 2007 16:16:26 CST Vu Leave a comment

Perez and the Rios Puppet (30 Apr 2007), at PITTSBURGH COMICON 2007 from comicgeekspeak

News Thu, 26 Apr 2007 02:19:30 CST Vu Leave a comment

Pittsburgh Comicon brings artists and Superheroes to the Expomart
Thursday, April 26, 2007
By Tony Norman, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

From the hit NBC series "Heroes" to the much-anticipated debut of "Spider-Man 3" in theaters next week, comic book icons have a seat at the table of both popular culture and big business. Only a philistine would doubt that the once-maligned comic book subculture has made the transition from the anonymity of mom's basement to the corporate boardroom. Comic books are hip and profitable.

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Artist George Perez, arguably one of the top five fan favorites of all time, is making the Pittsburgh Comicon his last convention appearance for a few years. Known for his linear style and intricate rendering of superhero battles, Perez made his biggest mark on DC Comics' "Crisis on Infinite Earth," the Marvel/DC crossover between the Avengers and the Justice League of America and a superb run on "The New Teen Titans" in the 1980s.

News Fri, 30 Mar 2007 12:21:11 CST Vu

George Perez Headlines Pittsburgh Comicon
Industry News, Scoop, Friday, March 30, 2007

PITTSBURGH COMICON 2007 (27-29 Apr 2007) Pittsburgh, PA

This year's Pittsburgh Comicon, April 27 - 29, 2007 at the ExpoMart in Monroeville, Pennsylvania, is the twelfth installment of the annual show, a fan and creator favorite since its inception.

George Pérez (The Brave and the Bold), Terry Moore (Strangers in Paradise),Gail Simone (Welcome to Tranquility), Adam Hughes (All-Star Wonder Woman), Michael Turner (Ultimate Wolverine), Ethan Van Sciver (Green Lantern), Michael Avon Oeming (Omega Flight), Scott McDaniel (Green Arrow) and Billy Tucci (Heroes for Hire) headline the wide array of comics guests which stretches from the Silver Age to the most recent cutting edge indy press comics.

Additional media guests include Deep Space 9's Chase Masterson, Farscape's Wayne Pygram and Gigi Edgley, and others.

For information on the show and to purchase tickets online, please visit www.pittsburghcomicon.com.

News Tue, 06 Mar 2007 16:58:19 CST Ilke

Pittsburgh Comicon Charity Auction!
Thursday, February 22, 2007 12:22:58 PM

PITTSBURGH COMICON 2007 (27-29 Apr 2007) Pittsburgh, PA PITTSBURGH COMICON 2007 - JLA T-SHIRT (Apr 2007) Pittsburgh Comicon

Every year the Pittsburgh Comicon helps to raise thousands of dollars for charity. All of the items in the charity auction are donated by the talented professionals that come to the show each year. Take a look at some of the awesome artwork all ready donated this year!

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JLA Art for the 2007 Convention T-shirt By George Perez

News Wed, 28 Feb 2007 01:40:49 CST Vu

PITTSBURGH COMICON 2007 (27-29 Apr 2007) Pittsburgh, PA

Entry number 202
Date: 2007-02-26 18:17:03 (Pacific Time)

Name: Jim Powell
Comments: Hello Mr. Perez, just wanted to say i'm huge fan and look forward to you new project. Very said to see Pittsburgh comicon your last north american stop for the next few years. On the bright side, i've had the chance to meet you a few times there. I've been lucky enough to get a number of head sketches from you at the Pittsburgh comicon and was wondering if it is okay I put a request in for a full body. I know you don't do many of those but figured try and request it early. Not very picky at all...either batman or go old-school w/ a 70s character (i.e, Man-wolf) or some one like that. thanks!

News Sun, 21 Jan 2007 23:11:35 CST GPz

PITTSBURGH COMICON 2007 (27-29 Apr 2007) Pittsburgh, PA JORNADAS DE C�MIC DE AVIL�S 2007 - Aviles, Spain (Sep 2007)

The Pittsburgh Comic-Con will be the last national convention and public appearance that I plan to be doing until 2009. (I say "national" because I will be attending a comics festival in Aviles, Spain in September, making up for a cancellation by me in 2004 due to my psoriasis.) I've had several requests for guest appearances in the last few days and will likely receive more so I figure I should give this official notice which should, hopefully, save some organizers some money on phone calls.

Of course, I should now explain why I've made this somewhat unusual decision.

A huge part of it is my commitment to drawing a monthly title again.

I've just started the third issue of THE BRAVE & THE BOLD and want to continue keeping the book on time. As everyone knows, I put a lot of work into a page and I don't want to compromise the quality of the work by breaking my momentum too often. And, let's face it, I'm just not as fast as I was in my youth.

I also want to devout the bulk of my free time to my wife, Carol, and her personal and professional pursuits, which sometimes require a bit of traveling. I don't want Carol to feel that she always has to be squeezed into a crowded schedule of convention appearances. After so many years working her life around my sometime crazy schedule and having to endure many weekends apart she's pretty much due some time wherein I happily play her groupie and camp follower. Hey, we've been married over a quarter of a century and it still aches when we're apart.

Anyway, I hope everyone understands my decision and I just want to add that I'm so incredibly flattered by the attention so many convention organizers and comic shop managers have given me throughout my career. It's just for a short while and I will miss seeing the fans during that time, but I hope to make up for that when 2009 comes along.

I should also mention that this decision isn't absolute. If I'm offered an opportunity to attend a show in an area that my wife would like to visit, then negotiations are possible. But, unless my Carol is traveling beside me, I will be pretty much hunched over my drawing board doing what I love to do and have been allowed to do for over three decades-- create comics.

Thanks for listening.

Take care,
George Perez

News Fri, 22 Dec 2006 00:34:12 CST Vu

PITTSBURGH COMICON 2007 (27-29 Apr 2007) Pittsburgh, PA NEW TEEN TITANS #8 (Jun 1981) NEW TEEN TITANS #8 TRIBUTE (Aug 2006), art by Layne Toth

Pittsburgh Comicon Charity Auction!
Posted Saturday, November 25, 2006

Every year the Pittsburgh Comicon helps to raise thousands of dollars for charity. All of the items in the charity auction are donated by the talented professionals that come to the show each year. Take a look at some of the awesome artwork all ready donated this year!

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Print of Cover Recreation of New Teen Titans #8. Signed by Artist Layne Toth & George Perez

News Thu, 21 Dec 2006 20:29:18 CST Ilke

Pittsburgh Comicon Special Guests!
Tuesday, November 21, 2006 7:32:16 AM

PITTSBURGH COMICON 2007 (27-29 Apr 2007) Pittsburgh, PA

A host of great comic creators are making their way to the Pittsburgh Comicon in 2007. Each year the Pittsburgh Comicon pulls in some of the biggest, best, fan favorite celebrities from the worlds of Comics, TV and Film! From the Small Press exhibitors, and our infamous Artist Alley artists, to the big time Hollywood Stars. It&rsquos a FanBoy (or Girl) Heaven! Here is a look at who is coming to our next big show. This page is a complete list of all of our guests.

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GEORGE PEREZ
George entered the comic industry in the 1970's. He created a splash with his early work on Marvel's Man-Wolf and Deathlok the Demolisher He showed a flair for handling team books with his outstanding pencils on Fantastic Four, The Inhumans and The Avengers. George crossed over to DC in the early eighties where he took on the penciling chores on the Justice League of America. Soon after he and Mary Wolfman collaborated on what has become George�'s signature series, The New Teen Titans...