Len Wein

Comic book writer and co-creator of Wolverine

Len Wein - Comic book writer and co-creator of Wolverine
Born

June 12th, 1948
77 years ago

Died

2017
8 years ago — 69 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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A prominent comic book writer and editor, this individual contributed significantly to the comic industry. Best recognized for co-creating popular characters such as Wolverine, Swamp Thing, and Storm, this writer had a substantial influence on the medium. Additionally, this individual served as editor for various comic lines and worked on renowned series published by major publishers. Contributions to the comic community were acknowledged with multiple awards throughout his career.

Co-created Wolverine for Marvel Comics

Co-created Swamp Thing for DC Comics

Wrote stories for X-Men and DC Comics titles

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