Geoff Johns
Geoff Johns is one of the most prolific and popular contemporary comic book writers. He has written highly acclaimed stories starring Superman, Green Lantern, the Flash, Teen Titans, and Justice Society of America. He is the author of The New York Times best-selling graphic novels GREEN LANTERN: RAGE OF THE RED LANTERNS, GREEN LANTERN: SINESTRO CORPS WAR, JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA: THY KINGDOM COME, SUPERMAN: BRAINIAC and BLACKEST NIGHT.
Johns was born in Detroit and studied media arts, screenwriting, film production and film theory at Michigan State University. After moving to Los Angeles, he worked as an intern and later an assistant for film director Richard Donner, whose credits include Superman: The Movie, Lethal Weapon 4 and Conspiracy Theory. Johns began his comics career writing STARS AND S.T.R.I.P.E. and creating Stargirl for DC Comics.
He received the Wizard Fan Award for Breakout Talent of 2002 and Writer of the Year for 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 as well as the CBG Writer of the Year 2003 through 2005 and 2007 and 2008, and CBG Best Comic Book Series for JSA 2001 through 2005. After acclaimed runs on THE FLASH, TEEN TITANS and the best-selling INFINITE CRISIS miniseries, Johns co-wrote a run on ACTION COMICS with his mentor Donner. In 2006, he co-wrote 52: an ambitious weekly comic book series set in real time, with Grant Morrison, Greg Rucka and Mark Waid. Johns has also written for various other media, including the acclaimed "Legion" episode of SMALLVILLE and the fourth season of ROBOT CHICKEN. He is writing the story of the DC Universe Online massively multiplayer action game from Sony Online Entertainment LLC and has recently joined DC Entertainment as its Chief Creative Officer. Johns currently resides in Los Angeles, California.
Known For | Writing |
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Most Rating | 4.25 |
Birthday | 1973-01-25 |
Place of Birth | Detroit, Michigan, USA |
Also Known As | Geoffrey Johns, Джефф Джонс, 제프 존스, |
2010
Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics
7/43
A look at the history of the comic book publication that launched such legendary characters as Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman.
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Grant Morrison: Talking with Gods
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The Flash: Saga of the Scarlet Speedster
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Short documentary about The Flash from comic book creation to film and television hero.
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Kevin Conroy: I Am the Knight
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Take a look at the legacy of Kevin Conroy, who voiced Batman for 30 years in film, television, video games, and more.
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Uderzo, sur le divan d'Astérix
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Documentary on Astérix's illustrator Uderzo, led by Antoine de Caunes with interviews from various French celebrities.
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DCU: The New World
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Documentary short detailing the history of Crisis events in the history of DC Comics.
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Only the Bravest: Tales of the Green Lantern Corps
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Documentary talking about bravery in the context of Green Lantern, the hero, and the Green Lantern Corps.
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Why Green Lantern Matters: The Talent of Geoff Johns
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Dan Didio, Geoff Johns, and Grant Morrison talk about bring Hal Jordan back to Green Lantern.
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2016
DC Films Presents Dawn of the Justice League
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A documentary special taking a look at the upcoming films making up the DC Universe. Kevin Smith hosts with Geoff Johns, as they take a look at Batman...
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2013
Necessary Evil: Super-Villains of DC Comics
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The Fire Rises: The Creation and Impact of The Dark Knight Trilogy
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This feature-length documentary delves into the trilogy, opening with the inspiration and vision for the new Batman films and inching its way toward t...
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The Warrior, The Myth, The Wonder
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A review of Wonder Woman's history as a character in comics, animation and live TV, with additional glimpses of the upcoming movie.
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Telling Stories: The Comic Book Creators
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Hero Video Productions presents a 2-hour DVD packed with interviews with some of the greatest names in comics! Bruce Timm, Greg Rucka, Jimmy Palmiotti...
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2020
Joker: Put on a Happy Face
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Featuring interviews with filmmakers and industry legends, discover the origins and evolution of The Joker, and learn why The Clown Prince of Crime is...
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