News Fri, 23 Mar 2007 03:20:06 CST Ilke

Real NYers Appearing at Comic Con 2007
This entry was posted by A.Rehak on Monday, February 19th, 2007 at 2:00 pm

NEW YORK COMIC CON 2007 (23-25 Feb 2007)

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We talked about the New York Comic Con before, but we didn’t know just how many New Yorkers have had a major influence on that business. It shouldn’t be a surprise, since the world’s two biggest comic book publishers are based here. Marvel Comics‘ offices are on 5th Ave. between 37th and 38th St; DC Comics is on Broadway, between 53rd and 54th. Still, we didn’t know how many New Yorkers have had an effect on the comics we read and loved as kids. We’re all about bringing attention to the New Yorkers you may not hear about, so here’s a quick look at four Real New Yorkers who’ve made a splash in the comics business. All four will be appearing at the Comic Con, so go out & support them.

* The Bronx’s George Perez is among most influential artists in comics history. In his 30 years as an illustrator he’s drawn every major character in comics, from Superman to The Avengers. His art is noted for its detail and realism, adding new depth to stories and paving the way for the more complex and literate comics that dominate the market now. “Perez Park” in City Of Heroes is named after him.