#george perez

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STARFIRE: Then & Now

George Pérez (1980) Joshua Swaby (2024)

[sassylittlecanary]

Begging DC to 1) remember that Raven’s favorite color is actually pink, and 2) dress her in Indian-inspired outfits again.

So anyway, Goth Girl Raven™️ is tropey and fake to me.

[thecitybee]

Saw this poster and immediately thought of my girl

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[why-i-love-comics]

Nightwing #113 (2024)

written by Tom Taylor & Marv Wolfman art by Daniele Di Nicuolo, Bruno Redondo, & Adriano Lucas

[chernobog13]

Batman and the Joker by the late, great George Perez.

[artverso]

George Pérez (in memorim) - Wonder Woman

[themyscirah]

Every time a George Pérez character is drawn without their curls an angel loses their wings btw

[thebestcomicbookpanels]

George Perez draws the Fantastic Four for the Fantaco Chronicles

[thebristolboard]

Original and final cover art by George Perez from Avengers Legends volume 2. published by Marvel Comics, 2003.

[iconuk01]

Cypher and Warlock by George Perez (Letting his inner Bill Sienkiewicz out a little)

Have I posted this before? Absolutely!

Do I love this amazing commission of two of my very favourite characters, from the legend who was George Perez, more than is probably healthy? Absolutely!

Will I post it again? Absolutely!

[smashpages]

DC Versus Marvel Omnibus cover by George Perez

[sassylittlecanary]

Starfire’s brother knows ASL because of Sesame Street! In 1986!!

This is so cute and also! Representation matters in so many ways!!!

[dcbinges]

The New Teen Titans #31 (1983) by Marv Wolfman & George Pérez

[jedivoodoochile]

Iris Chacón: The inspiration behind Starfire from the Teen Titans.

In the captivating realm of female iconography, showgirls have left an indelible mark as embodiments of an idealized woman, their allure manifested through an extravagant display of eroticism, and glamour has enraptured artists historically. From sculptors to poets, musicians to designers, showgirls have always served as muses. Even the world of comic art has found inspiration in them, and the idea that Iris Chacón might have influenced the creation of Starfire is a subject of longstanding discussion.

George Perez, Starfire's creator, was undeniably shaped by his Puerto Rican heritage, and Iris Chacón stood as a prominent boricua figure in America. Her influential presence, starting in 1972 with the Iris Chacón Show, coincides in time with George's formative years.

In 1980, Starfire made her memorable debut, captivating readers with her fierce image that bore a striking resemblance to Iris Chacón. While other inspirations like Red Sonja, an older superheroine, and adult film star Rosemary Lorenz were mentioned by Perez, the parallels between the two were undeniable.

As the 80s unfolded, Starfire's appearance gradually mirrored Chacón's, Simultaneously, the showgirl gained considerable notoriety in the US, gracing prominent media outlets, from David Letterman to the front page of the Wall Street Journal.

Throughout the years, speculation regarding Starfire's inspiration persisted, with no concrete evidence to validate the theory. It was not until 2019, during the Amazing Las Vegas Comic Con, that Vu Nguyen, Perez's biographer and superfan (founder of thegeorgeperez.com), had the opportunity to ask him about the origins of Starfire. During this candid exchange, Perez finally acknowledged that Iris Chacon had indeed served as a significant influence in crafting the character. Why wouldn't he have admitted it earlier? Sadly George Perez died a couple of years later, due to complications from pancreatic cancer.

In conclusion: Iris Chacon is indeed the inspiration behind Starfire, reaffirming once again the value of Latina showgirls in the history of female representation and iconography.

[chernobog13]

Alex Ross’ homage to George Perez’s cover for The New Teen Titans (vol. 1) #1.