Len Wein

Writing

Len Wein

Born 1948-06-12 · New York City, New York, USA

Leonard Norman Wein (/wiːn/; June 12, 1948 – September 10, 2017) was an American comic book writer and editor best known for co-creating DC Comics' Swamp Thing and Marvel Comics' Wolverine, and for helping revive the Marvel superhero team the X-Men (including the co-creation of Nightcrawler, Storm, and Colossus). Additionally, he was the editor of Alan Moore and  Dave Gibbons' influential DC miniseries Watchmen. Wein was inducted into the Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame in 2008. Description above from the Wikipedia article Len Wein, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Acting credits

X-Men: Days of Future Past poster
7.5

The ultimate X-Men ensemble fights a war for the survival of the species across two time periods as they join forces with their younger selves in an epic battle that must change the past – to save our future.

X-Men: Days of Future Past

2014

The Wolverine: Path of a Ronin poster
7.0

A nice exploration of the samurai-ninja aspect of the story, including its roots in the actual Marvel comic books. There are the requisite interviews with the principal cast and crew along with copious clips from the film as well as some behind the scenes footage (including a look at that supercool metallic bed that the elderly Yashida lies on in the lab in his fortress).

The Wolverine: Path of a Ronin

2013

Marvel: 75 Years, from Pulp to Pop! poster
6.8

In celebration of the publisher's 75th anniversary, the hour-long special will take a detailed look at the company's journey from fledgling comics publisher to multi-media juggernaut. Hosted by Emily VanCamp (S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Sharon Carter), the documentary-style feature will include interviews with comic book icons, pop culture authorities, and Hollywood stars. The special also promises an "extraordinary peek into Marvel's future!" Might Marvel release the first official footage from next year's Avengers: Age of Ultron or Ant-Man? If they do, you'll know about it here.

Marvel: 75 Years, from Pulp to Pop!

2014

Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics poster
7.0

A look at the history of the comic book publication that launched such legendary characters as Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman.

Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics

2010

Savageland poster
6.6

When a small town near the Arizona-Mexico border is wiped out overnight, suspicion falls on the lone survivor. But a roll of photos the survivor took that night tells a different story.

Savageland

2015

Batman Unmasked: The Psychology of The Dark Knight poster
7.5

Delve into the world of Batman and the vigilante justice that he brought to the city of Gotham. Batman is a man who, after experiencing great tragedy, devotes his life to an ideal--but what happens when one man takes on the evil underworld alone? Examine why Batman is who he is--and explore how a boy scarred by tragedy becomes a symbol of hope to everyone else.

Batman Unmasked: The Psychology of The Dark Knight

2008

Jack Kirby: Story Teller poster
6.5

A documentary on the life of Jack Kirby, co-creator of Captain America, The Fantastic Four, Iron Man, Thor, The Avengers, The Hulk, The X-Men and the New Gods, among other classic comic book superheroes.

Jack Kirby: Story Teller

2007

Batman Tech poster
7.4

He's caped, cowled and the coolest superhero of them all, because underneath that Batsuit, Batman only has his human strength and intellect to rely on. That and the greatest arsenal of crime fighting weaponry ever devised. But just where does comic book science fiction end and scientific fact begin? What technologies are behind the gadgets in Batman's utility belt? And just how plausible is the Batmobile? Get ready for a real life trip to the Batcave as we reveal the secrets behind Batman Tech.

Batman Tech

2008

No artwork available
6.3

The story of bringing Batman back to his darker roots.

Heart of Vengeance: Returning Batman to His Roots

2011

The Phenomenon: The Comic That Changed Comics poster
7.5

The history and impact of the graphic novel Watchmen.

The Phenomenon: The Comic That Changed Comics

2009

Story Within a Story: The Books of Watchmen poster
NR

A behind-the-scenes look at how “Tales of the Black Freighter” and “Under the Hood” fit into and expand the world of Watchmen.

Story Within a Story: The Books of Watchmen

2009

No artwork available
NR

This documentary is a fascinating journey through the world of comics, with particular attention paid to the X-Men, that should satisfy both fans and newcomers alike.

Generation X: The Comic Book Origin of X-Men

2006

The Roots of Wolverine: A Conversation with Stan Lee and Len Wein poster
10.0

Stan Lee and Len Wein talk about X-Men & Wolverine.

The Roots of Wolverine: A Conversation with Stan Lee and Len Wein

2009

Robin: The Story of Dick Grayson poster
6.2

The origins of the Dark Knight's sidekick, Dick Grayson.

Robin: The Story of Dick Grayson

2010

Chris Claremont's X-Men poster
6.8

Chris Claremont’s X-Men takes an in-depth look at Claremont’s monumental run. Using high-profile interviews, the film explores the behind-the-scenes development of notable characters like Wolverine, Storm, and Phoenix, as well as the challenges of creating art within a corporate system.

Chris Claremont's X-Men

2018

Tales of Frankenstein poster
6.7

An anthology featuring four tales inspired by the Frankenstein legend.

Tales of Frankenstein

2018

Symbiote Spider-Man: The Saga of the Black Costume poster
NR

This documentary chronicles the history, transition, and legacy of Peter Parker's iconic black suit.

Symbiote Spider-Man: The Saga of the Black Costume

2007