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Simon Donald
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Simon Donald is a co-founder and former co-editor of the British comic magazine Viz.
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![]() Simon Donald drawing Sid the Sexist in a copy of his book, Him off the Viz | |
Born | 1964 |
Nationality | British |
Occupation | Comedian |
Known for | Co-founder of Viz |
Website | simondonald |
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He set up the magazine in 1979 with his brother Chris from a bedroom in Newcastle.[1] His most famous creation for the magazine is probably Sid the Sexist.
When Chris quit as editor in 1999, Simon took up the role of co-editor along with Graham Dury, Simon Thorp, Davey Jones and Alex Collier. He and Collier left the magazine in 2003.