News Thu, 26 Apr 2007 02:19:30 CST Vu

PITTSBURGH COMICON 2007 (27-29 Apr 2007 )

Pittsburgh Comicon brings artists and Superheroes to the Expomart
Thursday, April 26, 2007
By Tony Norman, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

From the hit NBC series "Heroes" to the much-anticipated debut of "Spider-Man 3" in theaters next week, comic book icons have a seat at the table of both popular culture and big business. Only a philistine would doubt that the once-maligned comic book subculture has made the transition from the anonymity of mom's basement to the corporate boardroom. Comic books are hip and profitable.

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Artist George Perez, arguably one of the top five fan favorites of all time, is making the Pittsburgh Comicon his last convention appearance for a few years. Known for his linear style and intricate rendering of superhero battles, Perez made his biggest mark on DC Comics' "Crisis on Infinite Earth," the Marvel/DC crossover between the Avengers and the Justice League of America and a superb run on "The New Teen Titans" in the 1980s.