AIPT Comics Podcast Episode 350: Creator Spotlight: Gail Simone talks heart, humor, and humanity of the X-Men

This week marks a major milestone: The 350th episode of the AIPT Comics Podcast, and we’re celebrating in style with one of comics’ most beloved voices: Gail Simone. From redefining Birds of Prey to reshaping Wonder Woman and Batgirl, Simone’s career has been nothing short of legendary. Now, she’s bringing that same emotional power and wit to Marvel’s mutant universe with her acclaimed runs on Uncanny X-Men and Unbreakable X-Men.

In this special conversation, Gail opens up about her creative process, the heart behind her take on the X-Men, and what it means to write characters who have always stood for survival, community, and hope. She talks about working with artist David Marquez, making readers feel, not just react, and why she wanted Unbreakable X-Men to be a story about “the light at the end of the tunnel.”

It’s heartfelt, hilarious, and unbreakably honest, an episode worthy of number 350. For more on X-Men, don’t miss our weekly X-Men Monday column!

You can stream the AIPT Comics podcast below or find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Don’t miss our previous Creator Spotlight guest appearances:

• Creator Spotlight: Kevin Smith
• Creator Spotlight: Christian Ward
• Creator Spotlight: Chip Zdarsky
• Creator Spotlight: Ram V
• Creator Spotlight: Kelly Thompson
• Creator Spotlight: Juni Ba
• Creator Spotlight: Michael Walsh
• Creator Spotlight: Ryan North

AIPT Comics Podcast Top Books of the Week:

Dave:

1. Sinister’s Six (2025) #1 (David Marquez, Rafael Loureiro)
2. Unbreakable X-Men (2025) #1 (Gail Simone, Lucas Werneck)

Alex:​​

1. New Gods #11 (Ram V, Evan Cagle, Denys Cowan)
2. Iron & Frost #1 (Cavan Scott, Ruairí Coleman, Roberto Poggi)

Standout KAPOW moment of the week:

Alex: Godzilla Destroys the Marvel Universe #4 (Duggan, Paco Medina, Javier Garron)

Dave: One World Under Doom #8 (Ryan North, R.B. Silva)

In our Judging by the Cover segment, Dave loves Leinil Francis Yu’s homage cover for Predator Kills the Marvel Universe #3 and Alex loves the Absolute Wonder Woman #13 by David Talaski. Check out both below!