Into the Weird: Where Strange Tales Assemble

To me, comic book legend George Pérez wasn't just an artist – he was a visual storyteller who could bring entire universes to life in my mind with his pencil. His intricate artwork, dynamic layouts, and ability to handle massive casts of characters made him one of the industry's most influential creators. After his passing in 2022, his legacy continues to inspire new generations of artists. Here's Into the Weird’s ranking of Pérez's ten greatest contributions to comic book history. 10. The Avengers Vol. 3 (1998-2000) In the late 1990s, George Pérez returned to The Avengers (he had previously worked on the title in the 1970s) for the relaunch of The Avengers Vol. 3 (1998), teaming up with writer Kurt Busiek. This run was a triumphant return to form, bringing the team back to its classic roots after Marvel Comics’ polarizing Heroes Reborn event. Busiek and Pérez reestablished the Avengers as Earth’s mightiest heroes, balancing high-stakes action with deep character-dri...

  Greetings, fellow weirdos and wanderers of the bizarre! Welcome to another mind-bending issue of Strange Ruminations, where we visit the quirkiest corners of the imagination. This week, we're serving up a smorgasbord of delights that'll tickle your synapses and leave you salivating for more. First up, our Recent News Roundup is hotter than Johnny Storm’s OnlyFans page, featuring the bromantic return of Deadpool and Wolverine , Netflix's dreamy plans for The Sandman , and the unstoppable box office rampage of Alien: Romulus . Next, we're shining our Artist Spotlight on the incomparable Peach Momoko , whose ethereal watercolors are redefining comic book art as we know it. Trust us, your eyeballs will thank you. MOKF art by Paul Gulacy Feeling nostalgic? Harness your chi as we unpack the martial arts classic Master of Kung Fu #114 : "A Fantasy of the Autumn Moon," just in time to celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival. It's an action-filled masterpiece that'll h...