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Walt Simonson Author & Illustrator

Walt Simonson is an American comic book writer and artist best known for his four-year run on Marvel Comics’ Thor, where he created fan favourite character Beta Ray Bill and for his creator owned series Star Slamers. He also worked on Marvel’s X-Factor, The Fantastic Four as well as DC Comics’ Detective Comics, Manhunter, Metal Men. During his long career, Walter has worked for every major comic book publisher from Dark Horse to Image and IDW. He also drew the legendary Alien comic adaptation. And since winning the 1973 Outstanding New Talent has gone on to win numerous awards culminating in the 2022 Inkwell Award. John Ridgway is a British comics artist whose work includes Judge Dredd (and other 2000 AD stories), The Spiral Path, Young Miracleman and more.