2021 Comic Book News Archives
December 7, 2021: Devastating Cancer Diagnosis for George Pérez
Legendary Comic Book artist George Perez has announced that he has been diagnosed with inoperable Stage 3 Pancreatic Cancer.Best known for his artistic work on classics like "Crisis on Infinite Earths," Perez had the following announcement posted on Facebook today, alerting fans to the fact that doctors have given him six months to live.
To all my fans, friends and extended family,
It's rather hard to believe that it's been almost three years since I formally announced my retirement from producing comics due to my failing vision and other infirmities brought on primarily by my diabetes. At the time I was flattered and humbled by the number of tributes and testimonials given me by my fans and peers. The kind words spoken on those occasions were so heartwarming that I used to quip that "the only thing missing from those events was me lying in a box." It was amusing at the time, I thought.
Now, not so much. On November 29th I received confirmation that, after undergoing surgery for a blockage in my liver, I have Stage 3 Pancreatic Cancer. It is surgically inoperable and my estimated life expectancy is between 6 months to a year. I have been given the option of chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy, but after weighing all the variables and assessing just how much of my remaining days would be eaten up by doctor visits, treatments, hospital stays and dealing with the often stressful and frustrating bureaucracy of the medical system, I've opted to just let nature take its course and I will enjoy whatever time I have left as fully as possible with my beautiful wife of over 40 years, my family, friends and my fans.
Since I received my diagnosis and prognosis, those in my inner circle have given me so much love, support and help, both practical and emotional. They've given me peace.
There will be some business matters to take care of before I go. I am already arranging with my art agent to refund the money paid for sketches that I can no longer finish. And, since, despite only having one working eye, I can still sign my name, I hope to coordinate one last mass book signing to help make my passing a bit easier. I also hope that I will be able to make one last public appearance wherein I can be photographed with as many of my fans as possible, with the proviso that I get to hug each and every one of them. I just want to be able to say goodbye with smiles as well as tears.
I know that many of you will have questions to ask or comments to make, and rather than fueling the fires of speculation and well-meaning but potentially harmful miscommunication, I will be returning to the arena of social media by starting a new Facebook account where fans and friends can communicate with me or my designated rep directly for updates and clarification.
For media and press inquiries, please use the contact information on the page as well. Please respect the privacy of my wife and family at this time and use the Facebook page rather than reaching out through other channels.
I may not be able to respond as quickly as I would like since I will be endeavoring to get as much outside pleasure as I can in the time allotted me, but I will do my best. Kind words would also be greatly appreciated. More details to follow once it's up and running.
Well, that's it for now. This is not a message I enjoyed writing, especially during the Holiday Season, but, oddly enough, I'm feeling the Christmas spirit more now than I have in many years. Maybe it's because it will likely be my last. Or maybe because I am enveloped in the loving arms of so many who love me as much as I love them. It's quite uplifting to be told that you've led a good life, that you've brought joy to so many lives and that you'll be leaving this world a better place because you were part of it. To paraphrase Lou Gehrig: "Some people may think I got a bad break, but today, I feel like the luckiest man on the face of the Earth."
Take care of yourselves—and thank you.
George Pérez
December 7th, 2021
2021 Comic News
Listed below are all the Comic News items archived for 2021.- January 15, 2021: DC and Rooster Teeth Team up for “RWBY/Justice League” Digital First Miniseries
- January 19, 2021: DC Launches “DC Universe Infinite”
- January 21, 2021: Jon Kent's Age/Status - Poll Results
- January 21, 2021: DC Debuts Book Trailer for Mayim Bialik's “Flash Facts” Graphic Novel
- February 9, 2021: New Digital First Series “Justice League: Last Ride”
- February 16, 2021: DC Announces “Superman '78” and “Batman '89” Comic Books
- February 19, 2021: “Justice League #59” Gets “Zack Snyder's Justice League” Variant Covers
- February 25, 2021: Will Superboy/Conner Kent Join The Suicide Squad?
- February 25, 2021: “Superman '78” Comic Book - Poll Results
- February 26, 2021: DC's Crime Syndicate Returns!
- March 1, 2021: Wilfredo Torres Shares “Superman '78” Sketches
- March 2, 2021: DC Announces New Supergirl Comic Book Series
- March 2, 2021: DC Expands “Infinite Frontier” with New Comic Book Series
- March 11, 2021: Phillip Kennedy Johnson Promises New Level of World-Building in Superman Comic Books
- March 11, 2021: DC Announces “DC Pride” Anthology Comic
- March 18, 2021: Fan Ratings for “Superman #29” - Poll Results
- March 23, 2021: News of “Superman & The Authority” Comic Book Leaks Early
- March 31, 2021: DC Comics Round Robin Asks Fans to Choose New Series
- April 2, 2021: The Justice League and Team RWBY Join Forces on April 27!
- April 7, 2021: “Action Comics #1” Sells for Record Price
- April 7, 2021: DC Secret Files & Origins Video: Superman and Lois Lane - A Love Story
- April 9, 2021: How to Draw Bizarro with Gustavo Duarte
- April 21, 2021: Big Changes Coming for Superman Family this July!
- April 22, 2021: “Justice League Infinity” Brings the Animated Series to Comics
- April 25, 2021: New Logo Designs for Superman Comic Books
- April 27, 2021: Superman Content Available on DC Universe Infinite in May 2021
- April 29, 2021: Fan Interest in “Superman: Son of Kal-El” - Poll Results
- May 2, 2021: DC Secret Files & Origins Video: Supergirl
- May 6, 2021: Fan Interest in DC Universe Infinite - Poll Results
- May 13, 2021: First Look – “Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow” Arrives June 15
- May 20, 2021: Rare Superman Comic Books in June Auction
- May 24, 2021: DC Announces “Superman vs. Lobo” Comic Book Series
- May 25, 2021: Superman Content Available on DC Universe Infinite in June 2021
- May 25, 2021: Superman Homepage's Michael Bailey Featured in “Superman: Red & Blue #3”
- May 26, 2021: Everything You Need to Know About “Infinite Frontier”
- June 10, 2021: “Superman Smashes the Klan” and “Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen” Amongst 2021 Eisner Award Nominees
- June 16, 2021: Japanese Superman Manga Series Announced
- June 19, 2021: Rare Superman Comic Books Sold in June Auction
- June 23, 2021: Superman Content Available on DC Universe Infinite in July 2021
- June 23, 2021: comiXology Announces the End of the DC Comics App
- June 29, 2021: Grant Morrison Talks About “Superman & The Authority”
- July 1, 2021: Tom Taylor Talks About “Superman: Son of Kal-El”
- July 12, 2021: DC Mourns Passing of Artist Robson Rocha
- July 13, 2021: DC Announces “DC vs. Vampires” 12-Issue Comic Book Series
- July 13, 2021: DC Superman Sale at comiXology
- July 15, 2021: DC Comics Stretches Out “Superman & The Authority” Publication
- July 18, 2021: Mikel Janin's Unused Concept Designs for “Superman & The Authority”
- July 22, 2021: Reverting Superman's Status Quo - Poll Results
- July 23, 2021: “Superman Smashes the Klan” and “Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen” Win 2021 Eisner Awards!
- July 25, 2021: Video - Superman Panel From Comic-Con@Home
- July 28, 2021: Phillip Kennedy Johnson Talks About Writing “Action Comics”
- July 29, 2021: First Look at “Superman '78” - Available August 24
- July 29, 2021: DC Comics Introduces Young Readers to Super Heroes with “My First Comic”
- August 5, 2021: “Superman: Son of Kal-El #1” Gets Second Printing
- August 5, 2021: Superman Content Available on DC Universe Infinite in August 2021
- August 12, 2021: DC Announces “Dark Knights of Steel” 12-Issue Comic Book Series
- August 12, 2021: Joshua Williamson Announces “Justice League Incarnate” 5-Issue Miniseries
- August 16, 2021: Hachette Partworks DC Heroes & Villains Collection
- August 20, 2021: First Look - The Man of Steel Meets the Main Man in 'Superman vs. Lobo'
- August 24, 2021: Superman Content Available on DC Universe Infinite in September 2021
- September 2, 2021: Best New Comic Book - Poll Results
- September 3, 2021: A Superman Short Story by Scott Kurtz and Karl Kerschl
- September 9, 2021: A Mark Waid and Bryan Hitch Superman Black Label Project?
- September 15, 2021: DC Announces “World of Krypton” 6-Issue Miniseries
- September 21, 2021: TwoMorrows “Back Issue #131” Focuses on Jack Kirby's Odd Jobs at DC
- September 27, 2021: Rare “Action Comics #1” to be Sold at Auction
- September 28, 2021: Superman Content Available on DC Universe Infinite in October 2021
- October 7, 2021: Price of Comic Books - Poll Results
- October 11, 2021: Jon Kent Comes Out as Bisexual in “Superman: Son of Kal-El #5”
- October 11, 2021: Superare Presents: Superman vs Muhammad Ali
- October 12, 2021: DC Writers Respond to Bisexual Jon Kent Reactions
- October 12, 2021: Super Sons Comic Book Collections
- October 14, 2021: Mark Waid and Dan Mora Team-Up for “World's Finest”
- October 14, 2021: Brian Michael Bendis Writing “Justice League vs. The Legion of Super-Heroes”
- October 21, 2021: “Superman: Son of Kal-El #5” Outsells First Issue
- October 21, 2021: Jon Kent's Sexuality - Poll Results
- October 22, 2021: Japanese Superman Manga Series Out Now!
- October 26, 2021: New Details on Warworld Characters as “Action Comics #1036” is Delayed
- November 2, 2021: Video Interview - Tom Taylor Talks “Dark Knights of Steel”
- November 10, 2021: DC is Not Killing Superman Again!
- November 10, 2021: Explanation for the Weaker, Older Superman in Current Comic Books
- November 16, 2021: Video - DC Beyond the Panels: “Superman: Son of Kal-El”
- November 16, 2021: “Superman: Son of Kal-El #5” Goes Back for Second Printing
- November 29, 2021: Video - DC Beyond the Panels: “Justice League Incarnate”
- December 3, 2021: Mark Waid Talks About Up-Coming Superman Comic Book Project
- December 6, 2021: Auction for “Action Comics #1” and “Superman #1” Closing Soon!
- December 7, 2021: Devastating Cancer Diagnosis for George Perez
- December 7, 2021: Superman vs. Omicron in “World's Finest”
- December 8, 2021: Tom Taylor Signs Exclusive Contract with DC Comics
- December 12, 2021: Grant Morrison Saved Superman from Dan DiDio
- December 14, 2021: Mark Waid and Dan Mora Team-Up for “Batman/Superman: World's Finest”
- December 19, 2021: Record Price for “Superman #1” Auction
- December 23, 2021: Exclusive Interview - Tom Taylor Talks “Superman: Son of Kal-El,” Ageing Jon Kent, Bisexual Controversy, and More
- December 23, 2021: Fan Interest for “Batman/Superman: Worlds Finest” Comic Book Series - Poll Results
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