Louise Simonson

Louise Simonson (born Mary Louise Alexander; born September 26, 1946) is an American comic book writer and editor. She is best known for her work on comic book titles such as Conan the Barbarian, Power Pack, X-Factor, New Mutants, Superman: The Man of Steel, and Steel. She is often referred to by the nickname "Weezie". Among the comic characters she co-created are Cable, Steel, Power Pack, Rictor, Doomsday and the X-Men villain Apocalypse. In recognition of her contributions to comics, Comics Alliance listed Simonson as one of twelve women cartoonists deserving of lifetime achievement recognition. Description above from the Wikipedia article Louise Simonson, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics (2010)

A look at the history of the comic book publication that launched such legendary characters as Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Mac Carter
CAST:  Ryan Reynolds  •  Neil Gaiman  •  Paul Levitz  •  David Cronenberg

A look at the history of the comic book publication that launched such legendary characters as Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Mac Carter
CAST:  Ryan Reynolds  •  Neil Gaiman  •  Paul Levitz  •  David Cronenberg

Requiem & Rebirth: Superman Lives! (2007)

Documentary about the death of Superman comics featured in the 2007 DVD Superman Doomsday.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Tara Tremaine
CAST:  Dan Jurgens  •  Louise Simonson  •  Jerry Ordway  •  Jenette Kahn

Documentary about the death of Superman comics featured in the 2007 DVD Superman Doomsday.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Tara Tremaine
CAST:  Dan Jurgens  •  Louise Simonson  •  Jerry Ordway  •  Jenette Kahn

Sex, Lies & Superheroes (2003)

Sex, Lies & Superheroes features the writers and artists who have helped make comic books a medium for sophisticated stories and artwork...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Constantine Valhouli
CAST:  Stan Lee  •  Neil Gaiman  •  Frank Miller  •  John Byrne

Sex, Lies & Superheroes features the writers and artists who have helped make comic books a medium for sophisticated stories and artwork...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Constantine Valhouli
CAST:  Stan Lee  •  Neil Gaiman  •  Frank Miller  •  John Byrne

Celebrating Marvel's Stan Lee (2019)

Filmed in part in front of a live audience at The New Amsterdam Theater in New York City, this Stan Lee tribute takes viewers on an action-packed journey throughout the life of Lee and across the Marvel Universe, sharing never-before-seen interviews and archive ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Lily Olszewski
CAST:  Clark Gregg  •  Stan Lee  •  Joan Lee  •  Tom Hiddleston

Filmed in part in front of a live audience at The New Amsterdam Theater in New York City, this Stan Lee tribute takes viewers on an action-packed journey throughout the life of Lee and across the Marvel Universe, sharing never-before-seen interviews and archive ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Lily Olszewski
CAST:  Clark Gregg  •  Stan Lee  •  Joan Lee  •  Tom Hiddleston

Chris Claremont's X-Men (2018)

Chris Claremont’s X-Men takes an in-depth look at Claremont’s monumental run. Using high-profile interviews, the film explores the behind-the-scenes development of notable characters like Wolverine, Storm, and Phoenix, as well as the challenges of creating art ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Patrick Meaney
CAST:  Hallie Cooper-Novack  •  Chris Claremont  •  Jason Aaron  •  Sean Howe

Chris Claremont’s X-Men takes an in-depth look at Claremont’s monumental run. Using high-profile interviews, the film explores the behind-the-scenes development of notable characters like Wolverine, Storm, and Phoenix, as well as the challenges of creating art ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Patrick Meaney
CAST:  Hallie Cooper-Novack  •  Chris Claremont  •  Jason Aaron  •  Sean Howe