Alyssa Wong

Alyssa Wong is an American writer known for their work in speculative fiction, comics, and games. Born in the United States, Wong earned a Master of Fine Arts in fiction from North Carolina State University in 2017 before entering the comics industry. They are best recognized as the writer of Marvel’s *Star Wars: Doctor Aphra* series beginning in 2020, as well as the 2022 *Deadpool* and *Iron Fist* runs, the *Alligator Loki* webtoon, and the *Psylocke* series launched in 2024. Their comics work often blends sharp character dynamics with genre-spanning action. Wong also contributed to DC’s *Batman: Urban Legends* and the anthology *DC Pride: Better Together*. Outside comics, they wrote for Blizzard Entertainment’s *Overwatch* starting in 2018. Wong’s fiction has earned them a Nebula Award, a World Fantasy Award, and a Locus Award. Their most credited titles include *Star Wars: Doctor Aphra*, *Deadpool*, *Spirit World*, and the *Dawn of DC We Are Legends Special Edition*. Active from 2020 to 2025 with 68 credited issues, Wong’s career reflects a steady rise in mainstream comics while maintaining roots in award-winning prose.