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Geoff Johns

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Geoff Johns

Geoff Johns is a writer born on January 25, 1973 in Detroit, Michigan, USA. He is known for Suicide Squad, Wonder Woman and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. GloboWatch shows where to watch one of his movies and TV shows, country by country.

Known for
Writing
Born
January 25, 1973
Place of birth
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Also known as
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Biography

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.

Filmography

  1. 2023Uderzo, sur le divan d'Astérixas Self : Cartoonist
  2. 2023Kevin Conroy: I Am the Knightas Self
  3. 2023Superpowered: The DC Storyas Self · 3 episodes
  4. 2023The Flash: Saga of the Scarlet Speedsteras Self
  5. 2023Shazam! Fury of the GodsExecutive producer
  6. 2022Black AdamExecutive producer
  7. 2021Superman & LoisExecutive producer
  8. 2020Wonder Woman 1984Executive producer · Screenplay · Story
  9. 2020Joker: Put on a Happy Faceas Self
  10. 2020DC's StargirlExecutive producer · Writer · Creator
  11. 2020Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)Executive producer
  12. 2019BatwomanExecutive producer
  13. 2019DC Spotlight: Shazam!as Self
  14. 2019Shazam!Executive producer
  15. 2019Doom PatrolExecutive producer
  16. 2018AquamanStory · Executive producer
  17. 2018TitansExecutive producer · Writer · Story · Creator
  18. 2017Justice LeagueProducer
  19. 2017Wonder WomanExecutive producer
  20. 2016Suicide SquadExecutive producer
  21. 2016Batman v Superman: Dawn of JusticeExecutive producer
  22. 2016DC Films Presents Dawn of the Justice League
  23. 2015The Robot Chicken DC Comics Special III: Magical FriendshipWriter
  24. 2015Justice League: Throne of AtlantisStory
  25. 2014The FlashStory · Writer · Creator
  26. 2014Robot Chicken DC Comics Special II: Villains in ParadiseExecutive producer
  27. 2013Necessary Evil: Super-Villains of DC Comics
  28. 2013The Fire Rises: The Creation and Impact of The Dark Knight Trilogyas Self
  29. 2013Justice League: The Flashpoint ParadoxExecutive producer
  30. 2012ArrowWriter · Story
  31. 2012Robot Chicken: DC Comics SpecialWriter
  32. 2011Green LanternProducer
  33. 2011Only the Bravest: Tales of the Green Lantern Corpsas self
  34. 2011Why Green Lantern Matters: The Talent of Geoff Johnsas self
  35. 2011Green Lantern: Emerald KnightsWriter · Story
  36. 2010Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode IIIWriter
  37. 2010Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comicsas Self
  38. 2010Grant Morrison: Talking with Godsas Self
  39. 2010Blue Beetle: Test TrailerExecutive producer
  40. 2010DCU: The New Worldas himself
  41. 2009Titan MaximumStory
  42. 2006Blade: The SeriesWriter
  43. 2005Telling Stories: The Comic Book Creatorsas Self
  44. 2005Robot ChickenWriter
  45. 2004Batman: The Legacy Continuesas Self
  46. 2001SmallvilleWriter