Millar Time EP11 - Geoff Johns

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  • čas přidán 7. 09. 2024
  • Geoff Johns is the most successful writer working at DC Comics in the past 3 decades. His work includes Batman: Three Jokers, Justice Society of America, The Flash, Infinite Crisis and the hugely successful revamp of Green Lantern. He was also a screenwriter and superhero movie producer, working on movies like Shazam, Aquaman and Wonder Woman 1984 and served as DC's Chief Creative Officer from 2010-2018. He talks about all this here with Mark, everything you ever wanted to know about this and his time working for Richard Donner are covered.
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Komentáře • 142

  • @overlord6993
    @overlord6993 Před rokem +32

    Geoff johns defined DC comics for the 00s

  • @Spiderweb444
    @Spiderweb444 Před rokem +35

    My favorite writer being interviewed by my other favorite writer. This is paradise.

    • @brucewayne8158
      @brucewayne8158 Před rokem +2

      two hacks 🤣

    • @Qthetar
      @Qthetar Před rokem +2

      @@brucewayne8158hack Snyder stole Geoff Johns comics to make his movies 😂

    • @brucewayne8158
      @brucewayne8158 Před rokem +2

      @@Qthetar and did better 🤣

    • @Qthetar
      @Qthetar Před rokem +3

      @@brucewayne8158 the guy who wanted Batman raped in prison did it better? 😂 says no one ever.

    • @brucewayne8158
      @brucewayne8158 Před rokem +1

      @@Qthetar he did? when did that happen in the movies? 🤣

  • @JohnHenrysaysHi
    @JohnHenrysaysHi Před rokem +19

    Geoff Johns' Green Lantern is one of the greatest comic runs in my opinion, and the scene in his Flash run where Wally is struggling with patience watching tv with his parents-in-law is one of the most influential scenes for me in all of fiction, and helped me to appreciate superpowers more since I leaned more toward the martial arts characters who were ostensibly human, but that scene helped reinforce the Flash's powers as a metaphor for patience. (Also, reading older Wally comics from Marv Wolfman's New Teen Titans where I think it showed how he'd have to manage his calories so using his powers had a financial burden similar to Spider-man which helped make him appear more realistic than Batman).
    Thank you for this interview to start off the week, and thank for your Wally West Flash work, Mark Millar! I've read it multiple times!

    • @4-a-e
      @4-a-e Před rokem +3

      I read in Peter David writing for comics he has quick silver waiting in line at the post office to show the frustration of being a speedster. Time moves slow for not-meta folk in those circumstances but eternity for those with super-speed.

    • @JohnHenrysaysHi
      @JohnHenrysaysHi Před rokem +2

      @@4-a-e The discipline is impressive! Hope you're having a good celebration today!

    • @DM-sy4hg
      @DM-sy4hg Před 9 měsíci +2

      His run on Flash was IN-CREDIBLE stuff. If I recall correctly...it's been awhile....that run was sandwiched between two runs by Mark Waid. And that Waid stuff was SO terrible.

    • @JohnHenrysaysHi
      @JohnHenrysaysHi Před 9 měsíci +2

      @@DM-sy4hg This was a pleasant surprise! Glad to read from another fan! Wally's a character I regularly think about while wearing my red jackets/coat, which I'm wearing right now! Every second is a gift. =) Hope you and yours have a blessed December!

  • @tcompound327
    @tcompound327 Před rokem +6

    Geoff John is my favorite writer hands down. I wish his run on aquaman and teen titans was longer. Dc and marvel really need both these guys now. Geoff should come back and write blue beetle. I would also love green lantern by mark millar but with a different lantern than Hal. He already has a lot of good stories.

    • @williamsherman4294
      @williamsherman4294 Před 9 měsíci +1

      He's my favorite writer too. One of my favorites is the Justice League New 52.

  • @mattoconnor8300
    @mattoconnor8300 Před rokem +20

    Keep these interviews coming PLEASE. They’re awesome

  • @robertaustin6302
    @robertaustin6302 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Those were some really awesome stories about Richard Donner. Thanks for sharing those Geoff!

  • @davidsparham658
    @davidsparham658 Před rokem +16

    Love Johns' stuff especially his JSA comics and the Stargirl TV show :)

  • @spitzkopflarry6155
    @spitzkopflarry6155 Před rokem +9

    This is so awesome, Geoff Johns is one of the best writers out there, I love his writing style!

  • @StoneyHoliday
    @StoneyHoliday Před měsícem +1

    This guy resurrected so many characters. No one has ever been able to turn a turd into gold more than him. DC owes him big time for how he rescued the JSA, the Flash and especially Green Lantern. He even made Aquaman awesome which was impossible.

  • @chrisgrech7992
    @chrisgrech7992 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Geoff Johns is a genius, he achieved what many considered impossible, to make Aquaman a commercial and critical success. He transformed an unjustly ridiculed character into a character that finally was seen in the right manner.

  • @jorgem.1564
    @jorgem.1564 Před měsícem

    Geoff has always been one of my faves. Re: Stargirl. The cafeteria battle scene is one of the best superhero fight scenes I've seen. Felt like a comic.

  • @sergioacosta9712
    @sergioacosta9712 Před 9 měsíci +2

    The best comic book writer of the 21st century.

  • @StevenMckee1980
    @StevenMckee1980 Před měsícem

    So much of Geoff’s stuff I love
    His GL run, his New52 JL run, his Aquaman too
    Anything ive read from him on Superman has been brilliant too

  • @theicon2125
    @theicon2125 Před rokem +4

    This came out at the perfect time. I just finished the first Omnibus of Geoff's Green Lantern run the other night.

    • @thegoddamnedbatman2138
      @thegoddamnedbatman2138 Před rokem +1

      Me too!!! Can’t wait to read the second one sinestro corps war was a masterpiece

  • @oisintaylor3382
    @oisintaylor3382 Před rokem +5

    Jeez! So many interesting nuggets of info here. Great interview!

  • @ReaperXC
    @ReaperXC Před rokem +2

    You two and Bendis were the up and coming then biggest writers in the industry when I was a child reading.

  • @charlesharrison1907
    @charlesharrison1907 Před rokem +3

    The Goats. I love Johns as a writer because he captures the voices of the characters and he just made my favorite Teen Titans run. Titans of tomorrow.

    • @D3fault16
      @D3fault16 Před 13 dny

      His Teen Titans run is also my favorite TT run. I think it's the best TT run.

  • @theragoooverlord5021
    @theragoooverlord5021 Před rokem +9

    Winter of 2007 reading marvel & d.c. sinestro corp war vs world war hulk. Winner - the readers that was all blockbuster movies on the comic book page. Comics for comic book readers.

  • @Rick-eo8vo
    @Rick-eo8vo Před rokem +7

    Big ups Geoff Johns 😎👍

  • @seito1276
    @seito1276 Před rokem +1

    My comic book GOAT, Johns! Great interview.

  • @ench2112
    @ench2112 Před rokem +4

    Such a great interview! I got into DC from his Green Lantern run and Johns will always be one of my favorite writers. Just read his Hawkman, which was great, and I’m enjoying his current JSA and Stargirl books.

  • @beausmith6010
    @beausmith6010 Před rokem +1

    Really nice interview/conversation. Truly made my day.

  • @LaidbackDM
    @LaidbackDM Před rokem +1

    It’s funny, I got into comics at the exact same time Geoff did so not only is he one of my fave writers but I now understand exactly why he loves DC so much. That period of comics was amazing and because of that I’ve maintained my love for the DC characters through the good and bad times 😊👍

  • @brianlabelle9543
    @brianlabelle9543 Před 9 měsíci +1

    The 2 best comic writers of the last 20 years.

  • @rasheedknox2140
    @rasheedknox2140 Před rokem +1

    Very encouraging interview! ...am coming.

  • @thesourcewall
    @thesourcewall Před rokem +1

    Wow a 90min Geoff Johns interview, thanks!

  • @KintounKal
    @KintounKal Před 11 měsíci +1

    Geoff is indeed correct remembering when Identity Crisis was released at 46:40. Issue 1 ("Coffin") went on sale June 9th, 2004 and issue 7 ("The Hero's Life") concluded the series on December 15th, 2004.

  • @31altair
    @31altair Před rokem +2

    Geoff is a Garrick fan that's so great, love how he captures Heroism.

  • @clsrocks007
    @clsrocks007 Před rokem +1

    I had given up on comics but infinite crisis and civil war brought me back! These two are awesome

  • @detectivecomictalks9320
    @detectivecomictalks9320 Před rokem +1

    Geoff johns ❤

  • @RRTNZ
    @RRTNZ Před rokem +2

    Great stream Mark. Great hearing about Geoff's experiences.

  • @martintaing7928
    @martintaing7928 Před rokem +2

    Geoff is my favorite writer. Infinite Crisis got me hooked on comics. But it was so fun watching you 2 geeking out on Donner lol

  • @girlfan
    @girlfan Před rokem +3

    These chats are always so great, honestly thanks for sharing them Mark

  • @ozangumus3212
    @ozangumus3212 Před rokem +1

    I really like Geoff Johns, great interview. Mark, my man, Superman: Red Son is one of the TOP 5, Superman stories ever, really special and up, up and there. lol I just really like Superman: Red Son mini.

  • @jaynunya5136
    @jaynunya5136 Před rokem +3

    Johns has been kicking ass, he stumbled with Three Jokers, but after that, his been putting out nothing but fire. Check out Geiger and Junk Yard Joe.

  • @ronynninjastar2414
    @ronynninjastar2414 Před rokem +1

    Thanks for having him on🔥!

  • @alejandrogonzalez00
    @alejandrogonzalez00 Před rokem +2

    1:22:55 man Geoff I would absolutely kill for you to come back to Marvel so u can do the Hulk and Spider-Man for reals Spider-Man needs someone like you right now

  • @dwaynemuth8775
    @dwaynemuth8775 Před rokem +3

    Excellent interview,Mark! Keep up the great work!❤⚡️🎯😎

  • @branmichael
    @branmichael Před rokem +1

    Again, another great interview. I've always enjoyed Geoff's comic work. His new Justice Society series and his Image books (Geiger and Junkyard Joe) are fantastic!

  • @neilholden5044
    @neilholden5044 Před rokem +2

    Great interview. Johns comes over a genuine fanboy. Loving this channel and the format of the vids.

  • @MTVCOPS
    @MTVCOPS Před rokem +2

    The House of Wax director referenced was Andre DeToth who did uncredited second unit on Superman: The Movie.

  • @ReaperXC
    @ReaperXC Před rokem +3

    My Fantastic Four dream team would be Johns and Gary Frank. Alternate story arcs with Fabok.

  • @kimberlyH1984
    @kimberlyH1984 Před rokem +3

    amazing.

  • @hugosilva3916
    @hugosilva3916 Před rokem +1

    mark I'm a big fan of your work !! a big hug from Portugal

  • @MaxP_88
    @MaxP_88 Před rokem +3

    This channel is awesome! Bring Mark Waid, Frank Miller or Alex Ross please!!!!

  • @martyrocks2091
    @martyrocks2091 Před rokem +2

    This and the Dan Didio interviews have been fascinating. Hugely enjoyable.
    I wonder if Paul Levitz would be up for a chat?

  • @ferrarriohh
    @ferrarriohh Před rokem +1

    Great interview again Mark. Interesting to hear all of Geoff’s story, he really had a great footing to work in comics because he was there for some really fantastic film & tv eras. I’ll have to dig up my copies of Three Jokers and his DC Watchmen Doomsday Clock, before the world ends sometime😂

  • @DJ-Storynexus
    @DJ-Storynexus Před rokem +1

    Yesssssss!!!! Great. Interview!!! Little bit of advice stop saying uh huh. Uh huh. Just let them talk. But. I love the feel of just two old friends talking. Soooooo goood. And I am even more of a Johns fan. !

  • @new_memeplex
    @new_memeplex Před rokem +1

    Yeah, that pirate comics site is great for hard-to-find, out of print stuff. I am reading your old Saviour series, Mark - it is very good. 19-year old Mark Millar was a cool guy!

    • @MTVCOPS
      @MTVCOPS Před rokem +2

      Ideal! This way Mark doesn’t get a penny for his hard work nor do the artists!

  • @cyberpunkholiday
    @cyberpunkholiday Před rokem +2

    Thanks guys

  • @markscott6172
    @markscott6172 Před rokem +1

    Your both great, interviews are really interesting and good fun 🤩 thanks 🙏

  • @TheUnseenFenianHand
    @TheUnseenFenianHand Před rokem +1

    Great interview, keep them coming

  • @clonegeek3317
    @clonegeek3317 Před rokem +3

    I hope Geoff Johns brings back Jack Knight

  • @AvengCalifornication
    @AvengCalifornication Před rokem +1

    Great interview

  • @ejleeson3562
    @ejleeson3562 Před rokem +2

    Loved this interview! My two favorite comic book writers ever!!!! Great show! Thank you!

  • @MaxP_88
    @MaxP_88 Před rokem +1

    I would love Stuart Immonen doing Superman with Mark Millar.

  • @SamGuthrie1977
    @SamGuthrie1977 Před rokem +7

    I'm a fan of both Johns and Millar, but honestly it's sad comics have become nothing more than a stepping stone to Netflix and fodder for Hollywood. I feel like American comics will never be really cool again. I hope I'm wrong.

    • @MTVCOPS
      @MTVCOPS Před rokem +1

      Of course you’re wrong. 99 percent of the work never gets adapted. The shows and movies are the only reason comics are still published. They’re finding it so don’t whine.

    • @DM-sy4hg
      @DM-sy4hg Před 9 měsíci +1

      I think the movies are the "Endgame" so to speak. Comics are dying and the movies are their swan song. It's sad to see, for sure.

  • @TevyaSmolka
    @TevyaSmolka Před rokem +1

    great interview man

  • @joeyfantana2724
    @joeyfantana2724 Před 2 měsíci

    Great to hear an industry legend validating what I've been saying for a long time is wrong with comics now.... There. Are. No. Stakes.
    If a character dies? Fuck it, we'll bring 'em back in a couple months. How do we get around this historical obstacle? Retcon the shit out of it.
    The continuity is fucked. And when it gets too fucked they reboot it and fuck it up some more. As if the concept of ageing characters out or killing them and, oh I don't know, creating new ones (!!) wasn't an option.

  • @jamesmurphy.
    @jamesmurphy. Před rokem +2

    Good interview. Love Geoffs work. I wish someone would really get into the meat of the whole western comic sales issue. Manga is eating western comics lunch, and like Mark said they'll read and watch the show. However people watch the marvel & DC movies but don't really read the books. Could it be a content issue? or a continuity issue? because like Geoff said indies seem to be doing well, just nothing that's corporate owned. I think someone needs to take a swing at cracking that nut.
    That said three jokers sold a million copies. It's a hard but to crack

  • @TweaksDIRT
    @TweaksDIRT Před 10 měsíci +1

    Ghost Machine

  • @stevendelavega9957
    @stevendelavega9957 Před rokem +2

    If anyone from Marvel is listening: GIVE ME that Geoff Johns Hulk story 💰💰💰💰💰

  • @leemarko
    @leemarko Před rokem +2

    I have to admit I cringed when Johns said he was told by editorial to slow down the story. Decompression is just the worst.

  • @dantecrottogini529
    @dantecrottogini529 Před rokem +1

    1:15:40 i wonder if Mark will try to get Dan Mora for a Millar world book

  • @bordeaux8791
    @bordeaux8791 Před rokem +6

    Marvel & DC are mangled beyond recognition. Please interview indie creators.

  • @stephenjohnson9745
    @stephenjohnson9745 Před 11 měsíci +1

    I love a lot of Geoff Johns work but the phrase, "The Three Jokers brought people out because it was a good book" is kind of laughable. The art is impeccable, but it and Doomsday clock represent a lot of the worst tendencies in Johns's writing imo

  • @HrvojeGrahovac
    @HrvojeGrahovac Před rokem +8

    Van Sciver’s BFF

  • @rocksolo-nr5nn
    @rocksolo-nr5nn Před rokem +1

    Lmao stop acting, he was a part of those story boards, and the flashpoint story was a very dark story, stop

  • @fchwqo
    @fchwqo Před rokem +1

    the man who ruined live action dc for the next 10 years

    • @D3fault16
      @D3fault16 Před 13 dny

      I don't see Zack Snyder here.

  • @franciscorivas2768
    @franciscorivas2768 Před rokem +3

    Zack Snyder > Geoff Johns & Joss Whedon

  • @johncook7364
    @johncook7364 Před rokem +12

    Remember how good comics were before they went woke?

    • @jimjammer333
      @jimjammer333 Před rokem +19

      Do you actually read comics, or just watch youtube videos about them?

    • @johncook7364
      @johncook7364 Před rokem +7

      @@jimjammer333I used to read and collect comics. Geoff Johns is my favorite writer. Modern DC is too woke for me.

    • @ReaperXC
      @ReaperXC Před rokem +10

      @@johncook7364 why does representation threaten you?

    • @theragoooverlord5021
      @theragoooverlord5021 Před rokem +4

      @@ReaperXC representation is a scam.

    • @MTVCOPS
      @MTVCOPS Před rokem +8

      @@jimjammer333 Exactly. Everything Johns has written has been inclusive. The entire DCU history and all versions of heroes. More is better.

  • @HorrorMetalDaniels
    @HorrorMetalDaniels Před rokem +3

    Both guys have written some incredible stories in comics, but Geoff Johns is a hack that helped destroy the DCEU/SnyderVerse with his goofy ego. I’ll never have respect for him again. That’s it 👍

    • @Acid-Fire
      @Acid-Fire Před rokem +7

      😂 Tell us you’re a fake geek girl without saying you’re a fake geek girl 😆

    • @HorrorMetalDaniels
      @HorrorMetalDaniels Před rokem +3

      @@Acid-Fire Proceeds to leave the dumbest comment possible, little fairy 🤣💀

    • @MTVCOPS
      @MTVCOPS Před rokem +7

      Is there a way to eternally thank him? Fortunately in a year or so, Snyder will be just a forgotten memory like when you find corn in your stool.

    • @ferrarriohh
      @ferrarriohh Před rokem +2

      Ok Bendis😂

    • @HorrorMetalDaniels
      @HorrorMetalDaniels Před rokem +1

      @@MTVCOPS what are you even talking about? 💀 I start my comment with praising both writers and then just tell a truth about his involvement in DC films? Christ lol

  • @allanqg
    @allanqg Před rokem +2

    Modern comics are awful

  • @scottofgreywaterwatch1298

    Amazing