Pacesetter #16 The George Pérez Magazine!

 

"At last, a NEW issue of PACESETTER: THE GEORGE PEREZ MAGAZINE! is now available,  #16 is totally focused on ALL of George's artwork and involvement with the Moonlight Players of Clermont, Florida. It is available in standard black and white paperback edition, larger hardcover black and white edition, deluxe hardcover full color editon and Ebook edition. All editions are available at Lulu.com as well as all back issues 

For every copy sold, $1.00 will go to the Moonlight Players.  Thanks to everyone who has support my magazine over the year.  

FOR PEREZ FANS, BY PEREZ FANS. 

Ps. For those who prefer to order through DIAMOND,  the softcover edition will be available to order in the November DIAMOND PREVIEWS.

Tony Lorenz"

You can buy your copy through Lulu.com, here is a direct link: https://bit.ly/3kQ1niz

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Tony has been doing such a wonderful job on this editions, for all these years, that when I received his mail I knew I had to pass over the news to whoever enters this blog. 

It's been a while (years!) since I logged in and it's been surprising to see the stats on this inactive account. I though that Facebook replaced the need for a blog like this, but also I believed this blog functioned as a great vault of George Pérez images, so I let it online. Aparently many people agree with it and it makes me happy. 

Maybe I'll start posting again, maybe not. I'm still a hardcore Pérez fan and keep well aware of news relating to him. He has been retired for a few years not, but there's always new art coming from him through commissions and some variant covers (old commissions) that Marvel publishes, so there's always new material to see from our dear "uncle" George. 

I hope you all are doing ok in the middle of this pandemic. Take care. 

Love.

Sebastián. 

"My brother and my first EVER collaboration!"

"As some of you may know, my brother David had asked me to do some illustrations for his upcoming memoirs called WOW!. Well, it looks like our first collaboration EVER is finally going to be a reality."

"Now, mind you, this is not a comic or a graphic novel and my illustrations are limited to a limited few (due to my busy schedule and David's desire not too impinge on it) and far simpler than you may be accustomed to (I needed to reflect th ...e POV of pre-teen boy), but if you'd like to see the world of my youth through the unique perspective of the baby brother who shared most of it, then, you might like to at least check out this link.
I am so hoping to be able to sign a few copies of this book at future conventions. I know our Mom and Dad are very proud that their two boys are finally playing in the same sandbox again."

GPz

Links: Facebook - David Perez Wow

First Ever DC Comics and Hero Initiative Collaboration: Justice League of America #50

First Ever DC Comics and Hero Initiative Collaboration: Justice League of America #50

A collection of 100 Covers from Top artists around the world!

LOS ANGELES, CA (February 1, 2011) – The Hero Initiative, a charity dedicated to helping comic creators in medical or financial need, most proudly announces their new partnership in the Justice League Of America #50 project with DC Comics. This is the first collaboration with DC comics ever and Hero is chomping at the bit to pull the collection together. The call has gone out and dozens of artists are putting pen to paper. DC has generously donated 100 blank-covered cardstock copies of Justice League Of America #50 to Hero, and work is being created by well-known stars such as Jim Lee, Alex Ross, George Perez, Jason Bone, Jim Valentino, and many many more.

"It's an honor to participate, not only because this is the first time DC Comics is collaborating with Hero Initiative, but because Hero Initiative is such an important organization to our community" said Jim Lee, artist and Co-Publisher of DC Comics.

"We're thrilled to be working in new ways with DC Comics, and showcasing some of the greatest artists and greatest characters in the world," said Hero Initiative President Jim McLauchlin. "And of course, sales of the covers and the collected book will go toward helping many other comic creators in need."

All 100 original Justice League America covers will be published in a book slated for release in 2011, and a public viewing of all covers will be scheduled as well.

link: The hero Initiative

100 Top Artists Assemble for Hero Initiative's Next "Marvel 100" Project

100 Top Artists Assemble for Hero Initiative's Next "Marvel 100" Project

Over the last three years, The Hero Initiative, a charity dedicated to helping older comic creators in medical or financial need, has enlisted the aid of 100 top-flight artists to create The Ultimate Spider-Man #100 Project, The Hulk 100 Project, and the Wolverine: Weapon X 100 Project --collections of 100 original covers featuring great Marvel characters. This year, The Hero Initiative reprises the program with Marvel's premier super hero team.

The call has gone out to create The New Avengers 100 Project, and dozens of artists are putting pen to paper. Marvel Comics has generously donated 100 blank-covered cardstock copies of New Avengers #1 to Hero, with artists involved including well-known stars such as Howard Chaykin, Ian Churchill, Mike Deodato, Terry Dodson, Steve Epting, Dave Gibbons, Adam Kubert and more.

"Every year, these projects get me back to the drawing board to work on some of my favorite characters," said Hero Initiative Board member and longtime Marvel artist John Romita. "We have a great lineup of artists slated, and it's even more fun for me to see the great covers come in than it is to draw my own!"

"The Hero Initiative does important work for some of our most treasured creators and Marvel's glad to be part of that," said Dan Buckley, Publisher & CEO, Print, Animation & Digital Media, Marvel Worldwide, Inc. "Taking the hottest franchise in comics—the Avengers—and combining it with the top talent in the industry is a win all around.."

All 100 original New Avengers covers will be published in a book slated for release in 2011, and a public viewing of all covers will be scheduled as well.


Link: The Hero Initiative

The Greatest George Perez Stories Ever Told!

Every day in May we will reveal the greatest stories ever told starring a particular character or written/drawn by a particular creator (and throughout the month, you'll get daily chances to vote for NEXT week's lists). These lists are voted on by YOU, the reader!
Here is the list of characters/creators featured so far (...)

link: goodcomics.comicbookresources.com

"Games", finally a go?

It's been a strong rumour for a time, but now Dan Didio confirms that it's at least more than a desire that "Games", the long postponed Titans' graphic novel project will finally see print next year.

Okay – that’s an issue we could most likely go on and on about forever, but in the interest of time, let’s try to end on an up note...something that was brought up on the thread – a reader said that George Perez had dropped hints that the long-delayed New Teen Titans graphic novel, Games had been the go-ahead for completion. Has that happened, and is George back working on it?

DD: It’s back on the table again. One of the reasons we’re looking at it, like we’re looking at a number of projects involving the Teen Titans next year because we’ll be celebrating an anniversary for the Teen Titans.

But yeah, now that George is o close to wrapping up Legion of 3 Worlds, we’re looking at a number of projects for him that will be his next priority.

source: Newsarama

It's also been hinted several times these past months that George will be working on something big... maybe some kind of "Crisis" big? A while ago, Pérez said that finishing "Games" wasn't a priotity no more. But now, it's back on the list "to do". It's all about time.

George Pérez' favorite covers on Wizard

Issue #211 of Wizard features George making his picks. Wich are...

Wonderful choices. Great artists all of them: Jack Kirby, Jim Steranko, Nick Cardy, Barry Windsor Smith, Gil Kane, Mike Sekowsky and Neal Adams.
You can see George's apetite for crowded covers on the Fantastic Four Annual #3. Or his kind of detail love on Conan #24.

I'm not sure if it's allright to post the whole article, my gut says no, so I'll just post the covers. If time goes on and Wizard don't, I will.

Newsarama Interview

A very healthy George... Nice, GP!

A little excerpt of the Newsarama interview with George...

NRAMA: What sorts of projects are you working on in the near future?

GP: Ah, I wish I could tell you.

NRAMA: Anything epic?

GP: Yes, those were the exact words that Dan DiDio said to me when he was describing the project. He said, “We’d be foolish not to have George on something epic.” That’s just one of three projects that I may or may not be working on in 2010. Again, I say 2010 because of the time sensitive nature of the project—it’ll have to be done around 2010 because of the event planned for 2010 that they’d like me to be involved in.

Win Lunch and Sketch with George Perez

Win lunch and a sketch with George Pérez at MegaCon to benefit the Hero Initiative! This includes lunch and an original George Pérez one-character sketch of your choice!

The Ebay auction ends 2/26/09

WHO: George Pérez is the world-famous storyteller of books such as Avengers, JLA/Avengers, Final Crisis: Legion of Three Worlds and more!

WHAT: Win Lunch And A Sketch With George Pérez!

WHERE: MegaCon, Orlando, FL

WHEN: Friday, 27 FEB at 300 PM

Lunch with George Pérez is a benefit for The Hero Initiative, the first-ever federally chartered not-for-profit corporation dedicated to helping comic book creators in need. Hero creates a financial safety net for yesterdays' creators who may need emergency medical aid, financial support for essentials of life, and entrée back into paying work.

For more information, visit www.HeroInitiative.org or call 626-676-6354.

George Pérez video interview at Newsarama

Newsarama's Alex Zalben and Justin Tyler talk with legendary illustrator/writer George Perez about stylistic drawing in comics

George Pérez video interview at Newsarama

From NY Comic Con, focused mostly on his work on Legion of Three Worlds. Click the link!




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George Pérez at NY Con '09

George Pérez sells out

Well, not him, but a little of his time and a sketch on the New York Comic Con, and for a good cause as George usually does, to support the Hero Initiative.

Here’s the five Ws.
WHO: George Pérez, Hero Initiative Board members and artist of JLA/Avengers, Legion of Three Worlds, The Brave and the Bold, Teen Titans, and many, many more of your favorite comics!

WHAT: A private appearance with George. Only 20 people will be admitted, maximum two tickets per buyer. Each ticket is good for five signatures and a three-minute sketch!

WHY: Because George is a jolly good fella, and he believes in and supports The Hero Initiative!

WHERE: The reception will be at The New York Comic Con at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York, NY.

WHEN: Saturday, February 7, 2009 at high noon!

You can "buy" George and help to a good cause. All details are on EBay, wich is also were you can make your shop.

George Pérez Sketchs and Comissions

There's an update on www.george-perez.com, where George addresses the whole business of sketches on conventions and comissions orders (New York and Orlando cons are nearing). It's pretty clear and well, if you're interested, you should read it.

You lucky bastards who can get one of those pieces of art, oh how I envy you. (wink)

Remember that george-perez.com is the official site of George, so, give it a daily peek. It's always worth it.

George Pérez contributes to honor Jerry Siegel's house

This artwork you see, was done by George and donated to be auctioned in search of funds to repair and preserve the house where Jerry Siegel, co-creator of Superman lived.

Here's a few links to the story:

Comic Book Resources

Newsarama

Site of the fund:

www.ordinarypeoplechangetheworld.com

george-perez.com revamped!

Good news: Vu's George-Perez.com gets back on track, updated and with a new design.

I was offered to be a collaborator (one of many, I guess), of course I said yes :)

So, now this blog can be redundant, but I'll stick with it, since it gave me the oportunity to meet a lot of you, like me, Pérez fans and I enjoy doing it so much.

You can see the new GPz clicking on this link

Cover to Final Crisis: Legion of Three Worlds #2 Revealed

Geoff Johns uploaded this image on his forum. Don't know who colored it or who inked it, but this is something new for George. Looks good :)

Cover to DC Universe: Zero revealed!

It's been revealed the real cover to DCU: Zero. Not the image previously released, but the same artist. Great George Pérez.

Pérez' interview at Newsarama

With ocassion of the announcement of Legion of 3 Worlds, Newsarama has interviewed mighty George. Right here, pals.

And... a little taste:

NRAMA: Now that you've gotten started on the story, are you enjoying finally getting to draw the Legion, George?

GP: I'm having the time of my life. It's a lot of work. I'm spending a lot of long hours on this book. But again, as I've told you more than once and anyone within earshot, I've always wanted to do the Legion, and it's criminal that I haven't. And finally -- finally -- justice is being served, as only a superhero comic can bring it.

George Pérez' new gig confirmed: Legion of 3 Worlds!!!

Finally, the rumors had come true! George's new work has been confirmed in Action Comics #863 (last part of "Superman and the Legion of Super-Heroes!" arc), it's Final Crisis: Legion of 3 Worlds!

George's wonderful art will join super hot writer Geoff Johns (Action Comics, JSA, Green Lantern) in this mini-series, a tie-in with DC's Final Crisis, with beginning in August.

Here's a brief of a Newsarama's interview with Johns:

NRAMA: What's it been like, working with George Perez?

GJ: The best thing about working with George is all the stuff he brings to it. Usually, I have to meticulously list every freaking detail and research it and scan it and put it all in there, just to make sure it's done right when I have something this big. But with George, I put all that stuff in there, but he goes another step beyond. The opening sequence is just insane. It's a Superman fan's dream. And every time I get a page, I just pour over it. The amount of detail he's putting in there, the amount of extra work, the amount of things he's adding I'm like, "There is a god. His name is George Perez." But it's all related to story. He's really thinking on story -- what's important to the characters and their emotional states, their conflicts, their relationships. He's just a brilliant storyteller.

And a little of Comic Book Resources:

“It’s a dream to work with George, especially on Legion of Super-Heroes,” Johns continued. “And I think the title, ‘Legion of Three Worlds,’ says it all. We are going to have a ton of characters in this, so only someone as insane as George is going to tackle this. George has had a lifelong dream to work on the Legion. And I have had a lifelong dream to work with George. And I love the Legion of Super-Heroes, obviously.