George P�rez was an illustrious American comic book artist and writer, renowned for his exceptional talent and contributions to the comic book industry. Born on June 9, 1954, P�rez made a lasting impact with his work, particularly noted for his role as a penciller.

He first gained widespread recognition in the 1970s for his work on Fantastic Four and The Avengers for Marvel Comics. As he continued to hone his craft, the 1980s marked a significant period in his career with the pencil work on The New Teen Titans, which rose to become one of DC Comics' top-selling series. His profound influence extended to the critically acclaimed limited series Crisis on Infinite Earths. P�rez's talent was not limited to penciling, as he notably relaunched Wonder Woman as both writer and penciller for the rebooted series.

Throughout his career, George P�rez was celebrated for his detailed and realistic rendering, and especially for his ability to manage complex crowd scenes with ease. His work continued to grace the pages of comics published by Marvel, DC, and other companies, leaving a legacy that spanned into the 2010s.

P�rez's artistry was characterized by a clear, dynamic, and meticulous style, specializing in action scenes teeming with superheroes. He was regarded, alongside John Byrne, as one of the most popular and influential comic book artists of the 1980s.