Walt Simonson

Comic Book Artist

Birthday September 2, 1946

Birth Sign Virgo

Birthplace United States

Age 78 years old

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About

American artist and comic book writer who produced the story Star Slammers in graphic novel form for Marvel Comics in 1983 and was one of the founders of Malibu Comics' Bravura label.

Before Fame

He published his first professional comic book, Weird War Tales #10, for DC Comics in 1973.

Trivia

He has won various awards for his work including a Shazam Award for Outstanding New Talent in 1973.

Family Life

He co-wrote a Wildstorm comic book series based on the online role-playing game World of Warcraft with his wife, Louise.

Associated With

He had a cameo role in the 2011 film Thor starring Natalie Portman.