Walt Simonson
Walter "Walt" Simonson is a legendary American comic book writer and artist, best known for a run on Marvel Comics' Thor from 1983 to 1987, during which he created the character Beta Ray Bill. Attended the Rhode Island School of Design. He is also the husband of fellow comic book creator Louise Jones Simonson.
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X-Factor #17
Marvel
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1987
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Rictor, a Mexican mutant with the ability to generate seismic energy
1st appearance of Rictor, a Mexican mutant with the ability to generate seismic energy
Saga of the Swamp Thing #61
DC
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1987
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Thor #380
Marvel
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1987
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Vol. 1
Death of Midgard Serpent
Ironwolf #1
DC
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1987
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Thor #381
Marvel
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1987
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Kickers, Inc. #9
Marvel
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1987
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
X-Factor #18
Marvel
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1987
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe - Deluxe Edition #18
Marvel
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1987
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Vol. 2
Non-Key
Thor #382
Marvel
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1987
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
X-Factor #19
Marvel
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1987
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Vol. 1
2nd cover appearance of Apocalypse
1st team cover appearance of the Horsemen of Apocalypse
2nd cover appearance of Apocalypse
1st team cover appearance of the Horsemen of Apocalypse
Alpha Flight #50
Marvel
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1987
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
X-Factor #20
Marvel
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1987
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
X-Factor #21
Marvel
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1987
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Vol. 1
1st cameo appearance of Angel as Death, a Horseman of Apocalypse
Deadtime Stories #1
New American Library
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1987
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
X-Factor #22
Marvel
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1987
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Vol. 1
2nd cameo appearance of Angel as Death, a Horseman of Apocalypse
Batman #413
DC
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1987
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
X-Factor #23
Marvel
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1987
•
Vol. 1
1st full team appearance of the Horsemen of Apocalypse: Death, Famine, War, Pestilence
1st full appearance of Angel as the Horseman Death, later named Archangel in X-Factor #38
⚠️ Debatable Firsts: Angel's first appearance as Archangel is often cited as X-Factor #24. The Horseman Death, formerly known as Angel, becomes Archangel in X-Factor #38
1st full team appearance of the Horsemen of Apocalypse: Death, Famine, War, Pestilence
1st full appearance of Angel as the Horseman Death, later named Archangel in X-Factor #38
⚠️ Debatable Firsts: Angel's first appearance as Archangel is often cited as X-Factor #24. The Horseman Death, formerly known as Angel, becomes Archangel in X-Factor #38
The World of Krypton #1
DC
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1987
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Vol. 2
Non-Key
X-Factor #24
Marvel
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1988
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Vol. 1
1st cover and second appearance of Angel as the Horseman, Death
In X-Factor #38, Beast gives Warren Worthington III the new codename Archangel
Worthington appears in full as the Horseman, Death in X-Factor #23 and in multiple cameos leading up to the issue
1st cover and second appearance of Angel as the Horseman, Death
In X-Factor #38, Beast gives Warren Worthington III the new codename Archangel
Worthington appears in full as the Horseman, Death in X-Factor #23 and in multiple cameos leading up to the issue
The World of Krypton #2
DC
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1988
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Vol. 2
Non-Key
X-Factor #25
Marvel
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1988
•
Vol. 1
3rd full appearance of Angel as the Horseman Death
The World of Krypton #3
DC
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1988
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Vol. 2
Non-Key
X-Factor #26
Marvel
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1988
•
Vol. 1
New X-Factor costume design
The World of Krypton #4
DC
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1988
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Vol. 2
Non-Key
Silver Surfer #10
Marvel
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1988
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Vol. 3
Non-Key
X-Factor #27
Marvel
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1988
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
X-Factor #28
Marvel
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1988
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Infectia
X-Factor #29
Marvel
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1988
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
X-Factor #30
Marvel
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1988
•
Vol. 1
1st cameo appearance of Nanny, an inventor contained in one of her own cybernetic designs
1st cameo appearance of Nanny, an inventor contained in one of her own cybernetic designs
X-Factor #31
Marvel
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1988
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Vol. 1
1st cameo appearance of Orphan Maker
X-Factor Annual #3
Marvel
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1988
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Vol. 1
Part one of the eleven-part Evolutionary War story, told as a back-up story throughout annuals published in 1988
Part one of the eleven-part Evolutionary War story, told as a back-up story throughout annuals published in 1988
Marvel Comics Presents #1
Marvel
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1988
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Kkallakku, a Fear Lord
1st appearance of Sapphire Styx, a psychic vampire
Introduction of the Princess Bar, a pub in Madripoor that was brought to life in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Disney+ series
1st appearance of Kkallakku, a Fear Lord
1st appearance of Sapphire Styx, a psychic vampire
Introduction of the Princess Bar, a pub in Madripoor that was brought to life in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Disney+ series
New Gods: Secret Files and Origins, The #1
DC
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1988
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Video Jack #6
Epic
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1988
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
X-Factor #33
Marvel
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1988
•
Vol. 1
1st full appearance of Orphan Maker
X-Factor #34
Marvel
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1988
•
Vol. 1
Death of Cameron Hodge
1st full appearance of Nanny
X-Factor #35
Marvel
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1988
•
Vol. 1
Origin of Cyclops
X-Factor #36
Marvel
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1989
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
X-Factor #37
Marvel
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1989
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
X-Factor #38
Marvel
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1989
•
Vol. 1
Origin and death of the Goblin Queen aka Madelyne Pryor
Warren Worthington, formerly Angel, then the Horseman Death, becomes Archangel, named by Beast
Origin and death of the Goblin Queen aka Madelyne Pryor
Warren Worthington, formerly Angel, then the Horseman Death, becomes Archangel, named by Beast
X-Factor #39
Marvel
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1989
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Detective Comics #600
DC
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1989
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
X-Factor #41
Marvel
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1989
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Alchemy
Marvel Comics Presents #21
Marvel
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1989
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe - Update '89 #1
Marvel
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1989
•
Vol. 3
Non-Key
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