Walt Simonson
Walt Simonson is an American artist and writer for Marvel and DC Comics.
Fast Facts
- Born: September 2, 1946
- Disciplines: Writing, pencils, inks
- Awards: 4 Shazam Awards
Career
Walt Simonson first gained the attention of comic book fans with his artwork for Manhunter in 1973. He won three Shazam Awards for his contributions to the series, which also earned him an "Outstanding New Talent" Shazam Award.1
Later, Simsonson took control of The Mighty Thor series, which incorporated Norse mythology with its storylines. In the early 2000s, he wrote for the DC title Orion.
Notable Works
Quotes
- "[Y]ou should never forget that the entire purpose of comics as a medium is to tell a story. It's not to razzle-dazzle 'em with your fancy footwork, wow them with your spectacular rendering, or blow them away with special effects in Photoshop. You can do all that stuff; but it should be in the service of the story. Always keep the story in mind; not the telling of it."2
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