George Perez is the legendary storyteller and artist behind some of the greatest comic books of all time. He recently took to Facebook and announced his diagnosis with Stage-3 pancreatic cancer, and though it is a sad occasion, it's an opportunity to celebrate his art. Some of his most iconic panels include some of the greatest moments in superhero comic book history.

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Among his many great runs, Perez drew both Crisis On Infinite Earths and The Infinity Gauntlet, two massive storylines cosmic in scope that would have immeasurable impacts on later comic books. They have since been extremely influential on other media, including live-action, where all-time favorite panels like Thanos snapping his fingers have become touchstones in popular culture.

The Marvel Bullpen (Fantastic Four)

George Perez and Stan Lee appear in Fantastic Four comics.

One of George Perez's best panels features himself. In what is one of the first instances of meta storytelling in Marvel Comics, Perez draws himself, Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, and the famous Marvel bullpen into Fantastic Four #176.

This unlikely scenario comes about after the Impossible Man battles the Fantastic Four and begins playing with reality. This breaks down the fourth wall, something that would become a hallmark of later comics including Deadpool and She-Hulk.

Enter The Taskmaster (The Avengers Vol. 1)

The Taskmaster debuts in Marvel Comics.

George Perez has created some of the most beloved characters in superhero comics, and he introduced The Taskmaster in a startling panel at the end of The Avengers #195. The supervillain appears having already defeated Yellowjacket and Ant-Man.

The unique look of the Taskmaster reflects Perez's talent for design and aesthetic. The Taskmaster would go on to become one of the Avengers' best villains and would eventually appear in the MCU in Black Widow.

The Gathering (Crisis On Infinite Earths)

Many DC heroes unite in Crisis On Infinite Earths comic.

Crisis On Infinite Earths is full of fantastic panels from George Perez, who drew all twelve issues of the landmark 1985 mini-series. One of the best is a testament to his ability to cram as many characters as possible into a scene, with dozens of unique characters gathering in one spot.

This epic spread brings together the surviving members of many different Earths in the multiverse and is the first meeting of most of them. For DC fans and comic fans in general, it was an unforgettable moment that realized the potential of comics that the MCU and DCEU would later harness.

Never! (The New Teen Titans)

Wonder Girl and Starfire fight in DC Comics.

The New Teen Titans feature some of Perez's most legendary work, and one of his most iconic panels reflects his skill in narrative storytelling. As Wonder Girl and Starfire spar, the fight is depicted in a sequence of panels showing them being recorded.

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This inventive way of displaying what would usually be spotlighted front and center is a hint that the team is being watched. That's revealed to be Deathstroke, who would emerge as one of the greatest villains in "The Judas Contract."

Becoming Wonder Woman (Wonder Woman Vol.2)

Wonder Woman puts on her bracelets in DC Comics.

George Perez finished his monumental run in the 1980s with a landmark reinterpretation of Wonder Woman. The final panel from the first issue of the 1987 revamp is one of the most seminal images of Diana in comics, as she becomes Wonder Woman for the first time.

His run on the character is among the best Wonder Woman comic books of the 80s, updating her for modern audiences by delving deep into Greek mythology. Elements like her competing in secret in a tournament and her golden armor would later appear in Wonder Woman 1984.

Ultron Unlimited (Avengers Vol.3)

The Avengers fight endless Ultrons in Marvel Comics.

Perez's second run on the Avengers contributed some of the best Avengers comic books of the 90s. One of his most memorable panels ever displays his patterned skill for extremely dense panels full of boundless characters with an army of Ultrons attacking the Avengers.

This panel is from Avengers #20, the fourth part of the "Ultron Unlimited" storyline written by Kurt Busiek. This fantastic image will seem familiar to fans of the MCU, which was definitely inspired by this moment in Avengers: Age of Ultron.

Trophy Room (Future Imperfect)

Marvel Comics Future Imperfect Maestro Trophy Room

Future Imperfect is one of the best Hulk comic books of the 90s and contains lots of iconic imagery. One of Perez's best panels ever has Hulk enter the Maestro's trophy room, and it's a showcase for his tremendous sense of scope and attention to detail.

Maestro has defeated most of the superheroes and supervillains of the world in the future and his trophy room is littered with big and small icons that fans can pore over for hours, including Doctor Octopus' arms and Cyclops' visor.

The Flash Dies (Crisis On Infinite Earths)

The Flash dies in Crisis On Infinite Earths.

One of the most famous images George Perez created in comics is also one of the most shocking. The Flash dies in an intricate series of disintegrating panels in Crisis On Infinite Earths, a completely unexpected moment.

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The scene where Barry Allen dies to save the universe (at least for the time being) from the Anti-Monitor has been replicated on screen in the Arrowverse crossover of the same name, though with The Flash of Earth-90 played by John Wesley Shipp.

The Snap (The Infinity Gauntlet)

In three panels, Thanos snaps his fingers in the Marvel comic series Infinity Gauntlet.

There are numerous fantastic panels from The Infinity Gauntlet, one of the best Marvel Comics events ever. Without a doubt, one of the most unforgettable is the panel in which Thanos snaps his fingers and eliminates half of all life in the universe.

This panel has become one of the most significant of George Perez's amazing career thanks to the MCU, which adapted this moment and the storyline of Thanos' quest for the Infinity Gems into some of the highest-grossing movies of all time.

Assemble! (Avengers/JLA)

Avengers and JLA assemble in Avengers:JLA comic.

Perez is famous for drawing virtually every major character in Marvel and DC, and in Avengers/JLA #4, he creates one of the most iconic gatherings ever. The Avengers and Justice League assemble in a historic single panel for the first time.

The panel is noteworthy for many reasons, but the image of Superman leading the charge, carrying Captain America's shield, is truly an incomparable moment in comics history. Perhaps in some multiverse that will appear on screen in the future, this epic image will be recreated.

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