Ink to Screen: 10 Comic Book Creators Who Appeared in Movies Based on Their Characters

• 01

  Stan Lee

  
  via Sony Pictures

  Let's get the obvious out of the way - The Marvel maestro himself, Stan Lee, became a master of the cameo, popping up in pretty much every Marvel movie - from Spider-Man to the Avengers to Guardians of the Galaxy. His brief appearances were always a fan-favorite Easter egg, connecting generations of comic book enthusiasts.

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• 02

  Todd McFarlane

  
  via New Line Cinema

  The creator of Spawn took a brief turn on the big screen, appearing as a homeless man in the 1997 film adaptation. His appearance was a blink-and-you-miss-it moment, but it gave the movie an extra layer of comic book authenticity.

• 03

  Rob Liefeld

  
  via 20th Century Fox

  Deadpool's co-creator, Rob Liefeld, made a quick appearance in "Deadpool" as a patron in Sister Margaret's School for Wayward Girls, the bar where Wade Wilson hangs out. Liefeld's cameo was a fitting tribute to the man behind the Merc with a Mouth.

• 04

  Frank Miller

  
  via Miramax Films

  The legendary comic book writer and artist Frank Miller, known for his work on "Sin City" and "300," made a brief appearance in the 2005 film adaptation of "Sin City" as a corrupt priest who meets a grisly end.

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• 05

  Chris Claremont

  
  via 20th Century Fox

  Legendary X-Men writer Chris Claremont showed up in "X-Men: Days of Future Past" as a member of Congress, fittingly discussing the potential threat of mutants in a scene that featured his most famous creations.

• 06

  Kelly Sue DeConnick

  
  via Marvel Studios

  As the writer who redefined Carol Danvers and elevated her to the iconic Captain Marvel we know and love, Kelly Sue DeConnick deserves her own moment in the spotlight. In a blink-and-you-miss-it cameo, DeConnick appears at the beginning of the movie when Carol, in her kree uniform, walks past her on a train platform.

• 07

  Ed Brubaker

  
  via Marvel Studios

  Ed Brubaker, the comic book writer responsible for the critically acclaimed "Winter Soldier" storyline, had a fitting cameo in the movie adaptation. Brubaker played a scientist working for HYDRA, assisting in the brainwashing of Bucky Barnes (the Winter Soldier). It's a subtle nod to the creator of one of Captain America's most personal and intense story arcs.

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• 08

  Walt Simonson

  
  via Marvel Studios

  This legendary comic book writer and artist known for his influential run on the "Thor" comics, made a cameo appearance in the 2011 "Thor" movie. He appears as one of the Asgardian guests during a banquet scene in the film. Simonson's work on "Thor" has left a lasting impact on the character, and his cameo in the movie is a fitting tribute to his contributions.

• 09

  J. Michael Straczynski

  
  via Marvel Studios

  J. Michael Straczynski, a renowned comic book writer and creator of the TV show "Babylon 5," also made a cameo appearance in the 2011 "Thor" movie. Straczynski had a notable run on the "Thor" comic book series from 2007 to 2009, during which he reimagined the character and Asgard. In the film, he appears as the first person to try to lift Thor's hammer, Mjolnir, after it crashes to Earth.

• 10

  Jim Starlin

  
  via Marvel Studios, MCU DIRECT

  Jim Starlin, the creator of Thanos, made a cameo in "Avengers: Endgame." Starlin appears as a support group member in Captain America's scene where they discuss the aftermath of Thanos' snap. It's a fitting tribute to the man who created one of Marvel's most formidable villains and the Infinity Gauntlet storyline that inspired the film.

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