CREATOR SPOTLIGHT!!
/One of the most popular aspects of Zanadu is our 'creator wall' where we shelve and spotlight certain writers or artists who are among the top talents of the medium. Featuring the works of Alan Moore to Kirby to Gene Luen Yang with a bit of everything in between, readers are guaranteed to find their new favorite series amongst the hallowed halls of these comic book titans!
This week we focus on the gorgeous GAIL SIMONE!!
Gail Simone is an American writer of comic books. Best known for penning DC's Birds of Prey, her other notable works include Secret Six, Welcome to Tranquility, The All-New Atom, Deadpool, and Wonder Woman.
In 2011, she became the writer for Batgirl. Though fired from Batgirl in December 2012 by the title's incoming editor, Brian Cunningham, she was rehired on December 21 after DC received backlash from fans.
She became the writer for a new Red Sonja series in 2013 with Dynamite Entertainment. She is also one of the longest running female writers to work in the trenches of mainstream Super-Hero comics.
//Selected works include//
Batgirl (DC Comics)
Secret Six (DC Comics)
Welcome to Tranquility (Wildstorm)
Clean Room (Vertigo)
All-New Atom (DC Comics)
Please ask an employee about Simone's work next time your in the store if interested! Zanadu is here to help you find your next favorite comic!