News Thu, 03 May 2007 06:27:47 CST Vu

GONE 'TIL '09: GEORGE PEREZ'S FINAL PANEL FROM PITTSBURGH
by Justin Eger, Guest Contributor
Posted: May 2, 2007 — More From This Author

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PITTSBURGH COMICON 2007 (27-29 Apr 2007 )

You might have heard the rumors and they are true - George Perez, the living legend, the man behind the definitive versions of Wonder Woman and the Teen Titans, has hung up his convention-going hat until 2009.

Mostly.

At this past weekend's Pittsburgh Comicon, the convention promoters set aside some time, as they do every year, for George Perez to talk with fans and get some questions answered. This year was special, though, as Pittsburgh marked George's last official convention appearance in the United States, and one of the last two total, until 2009. Perez explained this at the beginning of his panel, noting that he's got one more commitment abroad before unpacking his convention bags for a while.

The reason for his departure from the convention scene is twofold. While he loves meeting fans and getting feedback during his show visits, he's taking the time off to focus not only on his work, but his wife. Perez explained that for a number of years, his wife has been patient and put up with his focus on touring to show after show. Now she, with a new position in a touring dance troupe, will be the focus of his life, and he said he just wants to devote his time to her now, following her around the country and watching her perform while he continues his work for DC Comics.