Walt Simonson

Walt Simonson

Born: September 2, 1946
in Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
Walter 'Walt' Simonson is an American comic book writer and artist, won numerous awards. His first professional comic book work was producing war stories for DC Comics and other publishers. He also did a number of illustrations for the Harry N. Abrams, Inc. edition of The Hobbit.

Walt Simonson is best known for his work on Marvel Comics titles in the 1980s and 1990s such as The Mighty Thor and X-Factor. He wrote and illustrated Thor for nine years, famously transformed Thor into a frog for three issues, also introducing the popular supporting character Beta Ray Bill (1983-1987). He has also worked on other Marvel titles such as Fantastic Four, on DC Comics books including Detective Comics, Manhunter, Metal Men and Orion (2000-2002), and on licensed properties such as Star Wars, Alien, Battlestar Galactica and Robocop vs. Terminator.

In addition to his work for both Marvel and DC, Simonson has also generated a considerable body of creator-owned work, like Ragnarök and Star-Slammers, which he inaugurated in 1972 as a Rhode Island School of Design thesis.

He is married to comics writer Louise Simonson, with whom he collaborated on X-Factor from 1988 to 1989. The couple made a cameo appearance in the Thor feature film (2011).

Movies for Walt Simonson...

Thor
Title: Thor
Character: Guest
Released: April 21, 2011
Type: Movie
Against his father Odin's will, The Mighty Thor - a powerful but arrogant warrior god - recklessly reignites an ancient war. Thor is cast down to Earth and forced to live among humans as punishment. Once here, Thor learns what it takes to be a true hero when the most dangerous villain of his world sends the darkest forces of Asgard to invade Earth.
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Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics
Title: Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics
Character: Self
Released: November 9, 2010
Type: Movie
A look at the history of the comic book publication that launched such legendary characters as Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman.
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Fantastic Four: The World's Greatest Comic Magazine
Title: Fantastic Four: The World's Greatest Comic Magazine
Character: Self
Released: June 5, 2007
Type: Movie
This documentary we learn a little about Marvel Comics in the early Sixties and the development of the Fantastic Four and its characters. We hear about the work of Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, the addition of new characters like the Silver Surfer, Kirby's departure from Marvel in 1970 and the influence of other writers and artists on the series, and changes over the decades.
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Sex, Lies & Superheroes
Title: Sex, Lies & Superheroes
Character: Himself
Released: February 1, 2003
Type: Movie
Sex, Lies & Superheroes features the writers and artists who have helped make comic books a medium for sophisticated stories and artwork...
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Title: Prisoners of Gravity
Character: Self
Released: August 21, 1989
Type: TV
Prisoners of Gravity was a Canadian public broadcasting television news magazine program that explored speculative fiction — science fiction, fantasy, horror, comic books — and its relation to various thematic and social issues. Produced by TVOntario, the show was the brainchild of former comic retail manager Mark Askwith and writer Daniel Richler, and was hosted by Rick Green. The series aired 139 episodes over 5 seasons from 1989 to 1994.