As revealed via The Hollywood Reporter, Lion Forge has named Gail Simone as Chief Architect of the publisher’s superhero line, Catalyst Prime. 

“I can barely express my excitement over this, and I want to thank Lion Forge for inviting me to play in this amazing new toybox,” said Simone. “Everywhere you look, there’s something new and thrilling in this universe. And what we are planning is unlike anything I’ve seen anywhere.” 

In May 2017, Catalyst Prime was launched and overseen by then-Executive Editor Joe Illidge and writer Christopher Priest. Lion Forge co-founders David Steward II and Carl Reed later took over as editorial directors after Illidge transitioned over to Valiant.

“Bringing Gail Simone aboard this ever-growing line up of heroes is one of the most exciting developments since Carl Reed and I first conceived of these characters,” said Steward. “There is no one more qualified to bring even more energy, excitement and innovation to this universe, and we are thrilled to have her unique voice and expertise as we continue to create comics for tomorrow today.”

Lion Forge has yet to reveal whether Simone will pen any Catalyst Prime titles moving forward.