Gail Simone

Gail Simone is an acclaimed American comic book writer, columnist, and screenwriter, known for her witty dialogue, sharp character work, and advocacy for diversity and representation in comics. She began her career as a fan-turned-critic, gaining attention with her influential column “Women in Refrigerators”, which called out the trope of female characters being harmed to motivate male heroes.

Simone soon transitioned into professional writing and went on to become one of the most prominent and respected writers in the industry. Her major works include:

• Birds of Prey – Elevated the all-female superhero team and gave it long-lasting acclaim
• Secret Six – Cult favorite series about morally gray villains and misfits
• Batgirl (New 52) – Reintroduced Barbara Gordon as a main character and handled her recovery from trauma
• Wonder Woman – One of the first women to write an extended run on the iconic character
• Red Sonja – Helped redefine the sword-and-sorcery heroine with a fresh feminist lens

She’s written for both DC and Marvel, as well as Dynamite, Dark Horse, Valiant, and Lion Forge, and even dabbled in licensed properties like Deadpool, The Simpsons, and Tomb Raider.

Simone is also a frequent voice on social media and has been an outspoken supporter of inclusion and better representation in comics. Beyond print, she’s contributed to animation and continues to work across multiple platforms.