News Wed, 06 Dec 2006 17:52:49 CST Vu

WIZARD WORLD TEXAS 2006 (10-12 Nov 2006)

Fanboy: Perez sure can draw a crowd
09:18 AM CST on Wednesday, December 6, 2006 by By DAN KOLLER

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Perez chairs the organization's disbursement committee. "I am proud to say that I am, according to the people who handle the books, the single biggest fund-raiser for the entire organization," he said.

To raise even more funds, Perez is participating in a contest that will have him spend 24 hours at the winner's home. To find out how to enter, visit the "News" section of www.actorcomicfund.org.

If I win, Perez can expect to spend some time drawing a portrait of my family – my entire family.

News Wed, 15 Nov 2006 20:13:07 CST Kirk

WIZARD WORLD TEXAS 2006 (10-12 Nov 2006) ZAURIEL and BLACK KNIGHT (Nov 2006), art by George Pérez, at WIZARD WORLD TEXAS 2006 from Kirk

Check out my latest George Perez Commission. Zauriel and the Black Knight! I waited on this for a long, long time and was lucky enough to finally pick it up at Wizard World Dallas. I wanted something where the angel was basically blessing or knighting the Knight. George really nailed it too. I really like how it turned out. Well worth the wait.

News Wed, 15 Nov 2006 07:06:56 CST Marcus

Some nifty stuff (Titans-related) from Wizard World Texas
13 November 2006, written by Marcus Mebes

Well folks, I'm still recovering from my long weekend out in Arlington. I was a bouncer, line-guard, and line-capper, assigned to George Pérez and Michael Turner. I'm physically exhausted, but I had a blast!

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WIZARD WORLD TEXAS 2006 (10-12 Nov 2006) CELSIUS (Nov 2006), art by George Pérez, at WIZARD WORLD TEXAS 2006 RISK (Nov 2006), art by George Pérez, at WIZARD WORLD TEXAS 2006

On the other hand, I got to hang out with George Pérez a lot, and he insisted that my supervisor take a photo of me with him. And Bombshell, from Crimson Plague, was there (the model for the character) and she got a picture with me too. She got her husband to take it (yikes!). Plus, for some reason, soooo many people had to get a photo of me in my Wizard Staff shirt holding my "I'm soooo last in line" sign. I lost count of all the times I smiled with someone holding the rabbit ears behind my head. It was all good fun.

Let me tell you HOW NICE George is: while people were waiting in line to get in, he actually walked outside in the cold weather, autographing stuff for people as they waited to get into the convention. He truly is "Gentleman George".

News Tue, 14 Nov 2006 18:14:24 CST Vu

WIZARD WORLD TEXAS 2006 (10-12 Nov 2006) STACY B and GEORGE PEREZ (10 Nov 2006), at WIZARD WORLD TEXAS 2006

Back from WizardWorld Texas 2006
November 14 3:13:38 PM written by Stacy

Well, it is Tuesday afternoon and I have just now found time to post about the trip Shannon and I made to Wizard World Texas 2006 in Arlington.

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We got there at 12:30, registered and piced up our goodie bags, and then walked in. I understand that Wizard World Texas is a small convention, but I was still over whelmed! I got most of my autographs then (Noel Neil, Aaron Douglas, George Perez) and started checking out everything. The convention was rather void of people, so it was a good time to check out everything and get a plan for Saturday. We messed around for a few hours and then went to find the hotel and check in.

News Sun, 12 Nov 2006 14:32:40 CST Vu

[WWT] PÉREZ DISPENSER
By Kiel Phegley
Posted November 12, 2006 1:40 PM

THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #2 (Mar 2007)

Fans on the lookout for George Pérez at Wizard World Texas this weekend didn't have to look farther than one booth—but once found, the artist was determined to make fans pay.

"I'm here to make money for the Hero Initiative, and so far I'm doing great there," explained the legendary creator of his work with the fund whose primary mission is to support long-standing and retired creators. "I think I made at least a grand yesterday, and I'll probably make another grand today. My goal was always $500 a day, but I'm a sucker for charity."

In a rare moment when he didn't have a lineup of autograph-seekers toting stacks of everything from classic issues of Avengers to his most recent work on Infinite Crisis, the always-excited Pérez updated Wizard Universe on the status of his newest gig—penciling DC Comics' relaunch of team-up series The Brave and the Bold for writer Mark Waid.

"I'm drawing issue #2 right now, and the book's scheduled to come out in February," said Pérez. "I believe this weekend Bob Wiacek will have finished inking the book, and Tom Smith has colored about the first 16 pages. The book's running fine schedule-wise, and I'm on page 6 or 7 of issue #2 right now and doing the cover of issue #3. There's also a variant cover they asked me to draw for issue #1. Every time I'm making momentum, they add more stuff to my schedule to make me work harder to keep the schedule."

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News Thu, 09 Nov 2006 22:59:40 CST Vu

WIN YOUR VERY OWN GEORGE PÉREZ!
Thursday, November 09, 2006

George Pérez.

That's right, George Pérez.

You win, we fly George to your front door. If you're a store, congratulations, you get him for a signing appearance. If you're a fan, George comes to your house and takes you to lunch. Whatever. We find a way to make it work, and George will DO it—he's that crazy!

"Yeah, I'm selling a full day of my life for a good cause. I may not be Jack Bauer, but I'm hoping we can make those 24 hours both exciting and memorable!," said Pérez.

Customers can be entered into the contest in two ways:

1) Every purchase at TalesOfWonder.com enters the customer into the drawing. Each $1 spent will result in one entry. The more you spend during the promotion, the more likely your chance to win.

2) Enter free by sending an email to with George Perez in the subject line. Limit one free entry per person, per day. Include in the email your first name, last name and full address.

Tales Of Wonder will donate a percent of every sale through the web site to The Hero Initiative.

"TalesOfWonder.com is happy to again partner with The Hero Initiative," stated Joe Hovorka, TalesOfWonder.com owner. "The organization is a great way to give back to the creators that helped make this industry what it is today."

The contest begins at Wizard World Texas, November 10-12, and will run through the end of December. The winner will be announced after January 1, 2007. This prize is limited to a winner within the United States.

News Wed, 08 Nov 2006 21:14:38 CST Marcus

Hero Initiative Texas Schedule
Date: Nov 8, 2006 6:39 PM
from Bill Walko

Check out booth #1105 for George Perez, Steve Epting and other special guests! Also, buy your copy of ACTOR Comics Presents: a 152-page anthology with stories by Ron Marz, Dan Jurgens, Dick Giordano, Roy Thomas, John Gallagher and Scott Kurtz along with C.B. Cebulski with art by Rob Guilory and an unprecedented collaboration between Stan Lee and Joseph Michael Linsner to name a few.

"Every comic book fan should embrace and support The Hero Initiative as a way to give back to the creators who have given us so much. I'm proud to be a part of this organization and honored to be signing and sketching at their booth at WW Texas," said Steve Epting.

Friday, November 10: 12:00 - 6:00pm
Special Guests
Steve Epting 12-1, 4-6
George Perez 1:00 pm ­ 3:30 pm

Saturday, November 11: 10:00 - 6:00 pm
Special Guests
Steve Epting 11-2
George Perez 2:00 pm ­ 4:00 pm

Sunday, November 12: 11:00 - 5:00 pm
Special Guests
Steve Epting 11-1, 3-4
George Perez 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

For more information on Wizard World Texas, visit www.wizarduniverse.com

News Wed, 08 Nov 2006 17:42:38 CST Vu

Wizard World In Texas This Weekend
Wednesday, 08 November 2006

The much anticipated Wizard World Texas, the annual, family-friendly pop culture extravaganza, is returning for its fourth event at the Arlington Convention Center this weekend. Over 25,000 attendees are expected over the three-day event that will explore the worlds of comics, cards, toys, anime, manga, gaming, and more, and will offer attendees the opportunity to meet some of the biggest stars in comics, film and television.

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Many notable comic book artists, writers and creators will also be in attendance, including: comics legend George Perez; creators James O'Barr (Dawn) and Michael Turner (Fathom); artists Joe Benitez (Detective Comics), Talent Caldwell (Gen 13), J. Scott Campbell (Upcoming Spider-Man), David Finch (Moon Knight), Tyler Kirkham (Darkness/Wolverine), Angel Medina (Sensational Spider-Man), Billy Tan (Uncanny X-Men), Skottie Young (Spider-Man: Legend of the Spider-Clan) and Greg Horn (cover artist: She Hulk); writer Ed Brubaker (Daredevil; Uncanny X-Men; Captain America) and many others.

MARC SILVESTRI HEADLINES STELLAR GUEST LIST
Posted October 27, 2006 4:55 PM

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Our creators list is a who's who mecca for comic fans! With legends like George Perez and Bill Sienkiewicz side by side with rising stars and fan-favorites alike like Michael Turner, Ed Brubaker, J. Scott Campbell and more, this is one show that can't be missed!

Meanwhile, Artist Alley is back and better than ever! Returning to the main hall by popular demand, the alley features a ton of fan-fave artists like the aforementioned Bill Sienkiewicz and J. Scott Campbell, but also so much more! You won't believe who is setting up shop in the most celebrated area of every show: David Finch, Angel Medina, Billy Tan, Talent Caldwell, Joe Benitez, Billy Tucci, and Greg Horn just to name a few. You won't believe your eyes!

COMICS LEGEND COMES TO TEXAS
Friday, September 01, 2006 1:08:02 PM

WIZARD WORLD TEXAS (10-12 Nov 2006), Arlington, Texas

All-time great George Pérez is heading to the Lone Star State once again. As Guest of Honor three years ago, Pérez wowed fans with his awesome renditions of their favorite characters in the monumental JLA/Avenger crossover. Now, working on Brave and the Bold with writer Mark Waid, you can catch this legend all weekend long.

Pérez started his comics career over 30 years ago. Along with writer Marv Wolfman, Pérez helped create the hugely popular New Teen Titans before following up that success with the Crisis On Infinite Earths. Pérez then moved over to the House of Ideas with a revolutionary turn on The Avengers, a book he's still defined by. But perhaps his most well-known endeavor was penciling the massive, aforementioned JLA/Avengers crossover, a project 20 years in the making that smashed into comic stores in 2003.

After taking some time off following its completion, Pérez is back, having just finished an arc on JSA while currently working with Mark Waid on the all-new The Brave And The Bold.

So don't miss out! Make your way to the Arlington Convention Center November 10th-12th and come meet a living comics legend!