Walter Simonson Signs Exclusive with DC

By: Rob Allstetter
Date: Monday, November 11, 2002
Source: DC Comics

Writer/artist Walter Simonson has signed a one-year exclusive with DC Comics.

"For the past four or five years I've worked primarily for DC," Simonson said. "Partly, it's because I enjoy the company of the people I work with there, editors like Joey Cavalieri, writers like Michael Moorcock, and artists like John Paul Leon. And it's also because I've had the chance to draw some personal favorites such as ORION and the NEW GODS, GREEN LANTERN, the original CAPTAIN MARVEL, and even a little BATMAN. I feel I've done some of my best work in the last few years at DC."

"Walt has been one of my personal favorite artists since I was an intern photocopying his BATMAN/Manhunter story in 1974," said Mike Carlin, VP - Executive Editor, DC Universe. "And since meeting him at Marvel in 1981, I'm happy to say he's one of my favorite people as well. No matter what the project is, he comes to the table with tons of unique ideas and enthusiasm. Walt is an great, all-around talent, and DC's all the stronger for working with this major creator."

This February, Simonson begins a 6-issue run as writer of WONDER WOMAN, with artists Jerry Ordway and P. Craig Russell and cover artist Adam Hughes. The 6-part story "The Game of the Gods" begins in the new team's first issue, WONDER WOMAN #189, which is scheduled to be in stores Feb. 26.

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