It was there, in issue #19, where he and writer Bill Mantlo co-created White Tiger, introducing Hector Ayala’s Super Hero origin story to fans around the world. He soon debuted his first cover in CREATURES ON THE LOOSE #34 and penciled for “Sons of the Tiger,” a strip in THE DEADLY HANDS OF KUNG FU title. After making his debut by penciling a short satirical story featuring Luther Manning, AKA Deathlok, in ASTONISHING TALES #25 in 1974, it wasn’t long before George became a regular contributor. They both worked under Art Director John Romita Sr., who became a mentor to George. In 1973, George broke into comics as an assistant for Marvel artist Rich Buckler. Already drawing at the early age of five, George honed his skills and went on to become a regular contributor at the House of Ideas and famous for his seminal work in the industry. He also co-created Marvel’s first Latin American Super Hero and first Puerto Rican mainstream character, Hector Ayala, AKA White Tiger, which inspired more heroes under the same alias.īorn on Jin the Bronx to Puerto Rican parents, George and his younger brother dreamed of being artists. During his career at Marvel, he contributed to several ongoing titles, such as THE AVENGERS, THE INHUMANS, and FANTASTIC FOUR. Marvel Comics pauses to reflect upon the life and career of beloved writer and legendary artist George Pérez, who was widely known and respected for his incredible talent, kindness and generosity in the comics community and beyond.

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