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Together, they made DCs crossover hitCrisis on Infinite Earthsto unify the DC universe.
Perez reinventedWonder Womanin 1987 by focusing on a mythological angle in her story.
His work on the series later influenceddirector Patty Jenkinsstake on the superhero.
Comic-Con inducted Perez intothe Will Eisner Award Hall of Famein 2017 for his legacy in Marvel and DC universes.
Marvelreleased a statementon Twitter, mourning the loss in the comic-book community.
DC also tweeted out a statement, reminiscing on his storytelling ability.
Georges stories were a joy to read, and his work resonated with everyone he met,tweetedDC.
Lynda Carter, a.k.a.
Wonder Woman, alsoshared her condolences, calling Perez a true visionary who took Wonder Woman to new heights.
He is survived by his wife, Carol Flynn.
George Perez was an artist, a writer, a role model, and a friend.
His work paved seminal stories across comics, and his legacy of kindness and generosity will never be forgotten.
His contributions were pivotal in both driving and reinventing DCs long and rich history.
Georges stories were a joy to read, and his work resonated with everyone he met.
He will be missed by those here at DC and fans worldwide.pic.twitter.com/g8lMC62tK5
Thank you.
