Gail Simone

"Here's the thing, trust changes everything. Once you know what an artist can do, and you know their commitment level, it opens up the playbook hugely. I have worked with artists I really love, but they may have some small aspect that they hate drawing, or that they don't excel at, and that effectively takes that option off the table."

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Gail Simone

Gail Simone

Comic Book Writer

Gail Simone is a renowned comic book writer known for her strong female characters and advocacy for diversity in storytelling.

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