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DescriptionHere's an absolutely stunning Avengers cover by the great George Perez! The cover depicts a celebration in New York City’s Central Park to salute the 35th Anniversary of the Avengers. Perez goes all out to show us the cheerful festivities with five Avengers—Thor, Captain America, Iron Man, Firestar and Justice—all up on a stage, waving to fans. Another fifteen Avengers are pictured on balloons drifting through the crowd. Perez is incredibly skilled at drawing complex scenes like this one with huge casts of characters. He fills the scene with an incredible amount of detail, from the painted "A" on the face of an excited kid to the "Sock it to Shell Head" button on the baseball cap of another fan. The Avengers' uniforms are intricately detailed, as are the buildings and trees in the background. The whole scene is a swarm of activity. But looming above the banner announcing the Avengers’ Anniversary is the scowling visage of the Grim Reaper, swinging his deadly scythe, an ominous warning that this Anniversary Celebration is about to turn very, very ugly. IMHO, it's a fantastic cover by a phenomenal talent and I'm thrilled to add it to my collection.Social/Sharing |
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Amir E 
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 1/18/2024
Love all that detail that George was known for in his covers. Fantastic addition to your collection. Congrats!
Chris K.
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 1/18/2024
That is spectacular! Thanks for sharing this beauty, Bill!
T Shen
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 1/18/2024
As if "stunning" could ever be an understatement but it is here. Congrats on another gem in your collection Bill!
This is a sight to behold. We miss you George!
West Stephan
Member Since 2007
1 - Posted on 1/18/2024
Lots to look at on this memorable cover! Great score Bill!
Duke Fleed aka #1 Groo Fan
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 1/18/2024
Great image. The crowd makes me think back to Neal Adams' superman vs. Ali. Congrats
Ian Saint
Member Since 2021
1 - Posted on 1/18/2024
He just packed it all in. What an awesome cover!
Rick W
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 1/18/2024
Perez details and fanfare abound on this Marvelous cover! Wonderful addition!
R Berman
Member Since 2018
2 - Posted on 1/20/2024
John C wrote:
Takes floating heads and kicks it up to 11.
I came here to say this.
Dino Mauricio
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 1/18/2024
A fantastic Avengers cover by Perez. As prior owner, I'll certainly miss seeing this on my wall but thrilled it found it's way into your collection, congrats Bill!
Jason G
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 1/18/2024
Amazing details and layout by Perez. Stellar example!
André .
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 1/18/2024
I didn't always love later Avengers work by Perez, having such a fondness for his early work on the title. But this was a great cover. Congrats!
Red Raven
Member Since 2012
1 - Posted on 1/18/2024
I live this cover my friend - congratulations !!!!!
Michael Weigant
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 1/18/2024
Wow,This is a piece of work,so to speak,lol.Congrats on this one bill !
F M
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 1/18/2024
That's quite the iconic cover, with two (ex) new warriors as great bonus.
Paul P Spiderversity
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 1/18/2024
MONUMENTAL!! And so memorable!! A Perez MASTERPIECE! With an intricately detailed cover like this, with all the special nuances you mentioned and MORE, you MUST frame it and hang it on the wall. Cuz every time you look at it, you'll see something you previously missed. Congrats, Bill, you continue to amaze with your astounding additions.
E DLS
Member Since 2005
2 - Posted on 1/18/2024
I remember this one well. One of my favorites from his great run. Brilliantly designed in so many ways. The title logo on the banner, the faces on the balloons (and all the faces in the crowd as well), just the right spattering of buildings and trees in the background, a great shot of the story's villain, and of course the Big Three front and center. Not sure you could have found a better Avengers example. Congratulations sir!
Nick - Barry - Matt - Hal - Namor
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 1/18/2024
Soooooo well done! And a gorgeous piece of art!
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
2 - Posted on 1/18/2024
This is one of my favourite covers of this Avengers run, Bill, congratulations on making such a wonderful acquisition! Pérez was still on top of his game at this point in his career and it is evident in each and every little bit of inked detail. This cover is even more meaningful to me now, and I hope to you as well, in that it feels like the image is now intended more as a celebration of Pérez's life and career than anything else!
Magnus X
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 1/18/2024
What a beutiful cover this page is. Huge Congratulations.
Is that George Perez in the bottom right corner with one of his famous Hawaiian shirts?
Peter Sullivan
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 1/18/2024
Wow. Thanks for leaving me everything in your will! I expect your avatars imaginary friend will turn feral anyday now. I mean he pounces on the little guy a lot, with claws out....Attacks by imaginary animals on imaginary boys do not result in real life death for the avatar holder? You didn't make that will?
Mark V
Member Since 2021
1 - Posted on 1/18/2024
Classic Pérez group shot with all of the detail and dynamism you would hope for. I prefer his DC work but there's no doubt that he embraced his return to Marvel in the 90s and gave it all he had on his extended Avengers run.
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 1/18/2024
One of the best of this last Perez run of the Avengers! It shows that Perez really loves the fandom and wanted to represent the love he felt from fans by putting it on a cover.
David Kwock
Member Since 2012
1 - Posted on 1/18/2024
Wow so much detail in this amazing cover. George Perez is a master at his craft. Absolutely love this; major congrats!
Daren Domina
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 1/18/2024
Stupendous Perez second run cover. I always liked Perez' take on the Grim Reaper and this is another great example, plus what great Avenger character inclusion. Enjoy!
Johnny M
Member Since 2014
Forum Moderator
1 - Posted on 1/18/2024
I think the biggest knock again Perez was that he rarely drew more than one character on a cover and phoned it in on the backgrounds. ;) There has never been, nor will there ever be, someone like George. He put hours into his covers and interiors.
Malvin V
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 1/18/2024
What a representative cover from Perez second Avengers run. I really like Busiek's writing and this busy cover is so typical Perez! Congrats!
Steve N. Comic/Fantasy Art
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 1/18/2024
Now what treasure does Bill J have in store for us today... BOOM. Epic cover!
Kirk Dilbeck (3-Wishes and Patron-of-art)
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 1/18/2024
A wonderful cover- congratulations!
Troy C. Punswick
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 1/18/2024
I like "Let's Rap With Cap"! I would be thrilled to add this one to the collection as well. Congrats!!!
Joe Murray
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 1/18/2024
Wow, such a cool Pérez Avengers cover, with a great callback to the Grim Reaper issues back in the 70's, congrats!
Toni S
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 1/18/2024
As you sauf it is ABSOLUTELY STUNNING!!! Perez was a superb and high skilled artist. The level of detail of this cover is colossal. You only have to put the atention at the bottom left side. There is a guy in the crowd whose watch is the Cap's Shield!!!
Kin Wong
Member Since 2007
1 - Posted on 1/18/2024
Perez did some great work on Avengers (even if I wasn't reading it then), and this is a great team shot here. Though he could've maybe tried to squeeze in a few more Avengers- he left some blank spaces here and there ;) Still, I dig all the little easter eggs he was able to fit into the background. "Face the Busiek" indeed. Congrats!
Anthony T
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 1/18/2024
Incredible cover! Love all the details in this piece. Congrats on adding this to your collection.
alessandro gentili
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 1/19/2024
Great Perez cover landed in a perfect collection !! Huge congrats!!
NEBUR ADLAN
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 1/19/2024
Ufff Bill , amazing Perez cover...the Grim Reaper (one of my favs) is superb and there are lot of little details all around ! Top one
Mark Howland
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 1/19/2024
The hat pins, rings, and tattoos take the day.
Sean Clarke
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 1/19/2024
George Pérez is sorely missed- a modern master whose passion for comics shone through in his work, and a kind and friendly individual in person. From idea to execution, this cover is an exceptional example of the great man's work.
Will Tervay
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 1/19/2024
Museum opening in 2024?!? Great cover. Thanks for sharing!
Dave W
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 1/19/2024
Absolutely Stunning is ABSOLUTELY RIGHT! Wow, this is a superior Perez example. I love how George drew with such intricate detail - what a great piece. Congrats!
A K
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 1/19/2024
A cover that shows Perez at the peak of his considerable powers! The Grim Reaper is so menacing and dynamic; the Avengers so heroic and dashing. Congratulations on a great cover!
Peter Venkman
Member Since 2003
1 - Posted on 1/19/2024
There is nothing like the Grim Reaper when he is about to reap the Avengers. Incredible cover by the late master. That's a touchdown, congrats !
Tom McDonald
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 1/19/2024
I remember seeing that cover for the first time and thinking "wow, what a fantastic addition this would be to an OA collection some day."
Well done, Sir!
Al Simpleton
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 1/19/2024
So much fun that it takes time to grasp it all! Personally, I go for the Jarvis head (btw, the only major figure missing here, isn't it?), the "Face the Busiek and dance" half-hidden figure (is that him?) and the "Justice for all or just me" sign. But I'm sure there are tons of private jokes, hidden messages and real-life people standing on the ground that I have not picked up yet. It would almost deserve throwing a contest! But, for you, Bill, this cover spells endless joys! Congrats!
Jared Simmons
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 1/20/2024
Fantastic Perez cover. George really knew how to lay it out and pack it with details. It seems so organic that you almost take the incredible detail for granted. It's not forced or shoved in your face. It's just how it should be including all the detail in the camera, the rings on the fingers and messages on the t-shirts. Then, looming over it all is the villain. Just a wonderful piece. Congrats Bill!
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 1/21/2024
I love how you got the super hopeful happy inage of the team juxtaposed with the Reaper literally about to cut through that banner, which doubles as the title lettering, up top! I looked at this one closely, too...Perez went to town EVERYWHERE. No corner spared given the trademark cartoony and uber detailed treatment. Love all the clean lines on the team, and also takes me back to one of my favorite times reading comics. The Heroes Return series were all winners, with each creative team just knocking their runs out the park. Including this one :) Congrats!
Tim D
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 1/21/2024
A great cover with a ton to take in, wonder how long this took George, whatever it was it was clearly worth it! Big congrats on another excellent addition to the collection!
COL (Ret) Churchill
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 1/21/2024
In just three plus days, you have generated over 67 comments. You know that you have a great posting when you have that many comments. I thought that you might have been the winning bidder for the Avengers 161 cover on the most recent HA Signature event, and I was looking forward to your hopefully winning that cover. That cover would have looked great in your collection and would have been a spectacular acquisition. Enough of that - this is a great Grim Reaper cover.
Sean Rutan
Member Since 2012
1 - Posted on 1/21/2024
Beauty of a cover and possibly the best one of the entire run. Congrats!!
Jason Hussa
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 1/22/2024
Another SUPERB add, Bill! Just...WOW. Everything you would want in a George Perez cover... and MORE. This, honestly, is my favorite era of his work, and I remember being completely floored at the time that he could maintain a monthly schedule turning out work like this (and it felt like there were a bunch of double-sized issues on a pretty regular basis, too)... There's no end to the exquisite detail here, but your eye never strays far from the assembled gaggle of heroes, brilliantly rendered in all their majesty... and when it does stray (to take in a balloon or t-shirt design: "A Jarvis Head (and proud of it!)", "Face The Busiek And Dance!"), it pops right back over to the Avengers, smiling, and exuding the strength and confidence we rely on to let us know we're alright: it's all going to be okay. Simply phenomenal work by an undisputed master, Bill. EPIC score: congrats!!
Joshua Tan
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 1/22/2024
This is a stunner! Congrats on such a great Perez example : )
REDEMAGNI CLAUDIO
Member Since 2016
1 - Posted on 1/24/2024
Woww what a parade of super heroes, big Cover, great Bill
M L
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 1/30/2024
Details abound in this glorious cover! Another fantastic addition, congrats!
Israel Collado
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 2/14/2024
One of the best covers on CAF. Just perfect. Congrats
Kavi H
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 2/28/2024
stunning is an understatement. this is Nostalgia overload and Comic Art Legendary Greatness running on all cylinders. AMAZING!!!!
Tony Marine
Member Since 2016
1 - Posted on 3/22/2024
Is there any room for me to comment? lol. This is an epic piece!! Perez was so incredible - huge congrats!!
Vik V
Member Since 2016
1 - Posted on 3/23/2024
We salute Bill, who adds a wonderful piece of art. Thanks for sharing, and congrats
Ken Lomas
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 9/3/2025
These two issues where the best of the run. Congrats.
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