George Perez, the Marvel and DC comics artist and writer, has died aged 67

George Perez, whose long career included important stints writing and drawing for Marvel and DC comics, died on May 7 due to complications from pancreatic cancer. Photo: DC Comics

George Perez, an acclaimed comic book artist and writer known for his influential work on such superhero titles as the Avengers, Wonder Woman and the Teen Titans, has died, Marvel and DC Comics announced.

Perez was 67. He revealed last year that he was battling pancreatic cancer.