The series explores how society may react to the advent of superpowers, and how those who are specials may. Joseph michael straczynski born july 17, 1954, known professionally as j. He is head of the creative council for artists, writers and artisans, the new comic company from bill. Michael straczynski arrived on amazing spiderman with one goal in mind. Michael straczynski and olivier coipel are doing a bangup job of shepherding this mother. With the mighty god of thunder and asgard to full glory, thor is back in action with a vengeance. His credits in the medium are highlighted by strong creatorowned properties at image rising stars and midnight nation, a legendary run at marvel the amazing spiderman, supreme power, and thor, and a. Michael straczynski retiring from comics as he reveals. His first, and most wellknown assignment, was taking over the amazing spiderman which resulted in a six year run spanning from 20012007. A place for folks who like the work to talk about it and get the latest news. Amazing spiderman by jms ultimate collection, book 1 97807858938. Changeling tells all in this halfshocking, halfjuicy memoir of growing up in a dysfunctional, abusive household and his path to becoming a television, movie, and comic book writer. My journey from poverty to hollywood is a story of adversity, struggle, triumph and perspective. Michael straczynski to the world of comic books after a fouryear absence.
Straczynski, the creator behind tv shows babylon 5 and sense8. Rising stars is a 24issue comic book limited series written by j. Michael straczynski books list of books by author j. Michael and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Returned to the pantheon of great marvel heroes, the asgardian god of thunder is reunited with the mortal form of dr. Straczynski is the creator and writer of several original comic book series such as rising stars, midnight. This is the definitive version of peter parker, hands down. Thor the series is elegantly layered, rich in contemplative moments, sound characterisation, nice touches of humor, and, occasionally, in awesome demonstrations of true power unleashed. Michael straczynskis amazing spiderman features some of the best character work in spideys immeasurable history. He is head of the creative council for artists, writers and artisans, the new comic company from bill jemas and axel. Earth one, returns to comics teaming with mike deodato jr. He is a playwright, a former journalist, and author of the complete book of scriptwriting. Michael straczynski s new memoir becoming superman. He is a writer and producer, known for babylon 5 1993, changeling 2008 and jeremiah 2002.
Michael straczynski and original sin and savage avengers artist mike deodato jr. He works in films, television series, novels, short stories, comic books, and radio dramas. Looking for the one superhero comic you just have to read. He is the founder of studio jms and is best known as the creator of the science fiction television series babylon 5 19931998 and its spinoff crusade 1999, as well as the series jeremiah 20022004 and sense8 2015. Michael straczynski is the latest icon award recipient. But the resistance also marks the return of famed writer j. Its the first of many titles that will introduce new heroes and villains, created and rooted in the 21st century. Michael straczynski is leaving comic books, in his. Together, they must reckon with the legacy of the mythic norse kingdom and the awakening of its immortal heroes but in a world that may not want them back. Michael straczynski is a legendary comic book writer, screenwriter, and producer whose works are beloved by a wide range of audiences around the world.
Michael straczynski digital comics comics by comixology. Michael straczynski and published from 2000 to 2002 by top cow productions under their joes comics imprint. Michael straczynski had a very busy weekend at the san diego comic con international earlier this month. Michael straczynski about 1 people called specials born with special abilities following the appearance of a mysterious light in the sky above pederson, illinois. Michael straczynski has been one of the most successful writers in hollywood, one of the few to forge multiple careers in movies, television and comics. Michael straczynski was born on july 17, 1954 in paterson, new jersey, usa as joseph michael straczynski. Straczynskis long career in pop cultureincluding comics, television, and moviesmakes him the ideal choice for this prestigious award, presented to individuals who have been instrumental in bringing comics andor the popular arts to a wider audience. Michael straczynski has been one of the most successful writers in hollywood, one of the few to forge multiple careers in.
Michael straczynski regret that he will be unable to attend our 2020 fest. Michael straczynski announced that he would no longer be writing comic books. Together they plant the flag for a new universe of heroes and villains. Michael straczynski received a major break in the comic book world when he signed an exclusive contract with marvel comics. Convention scene is the webs leading source for comic book.
Straczynskis book is a little too selfeffacing, a little too fun and perhaps a little too niche to attract an enormous mainstream crowd. Michael straczynski, creator of babylon 5 and writer of beloved runs on the amazing spiderman, thor, and superman. This is the spiderman book for the actionthriller fan looking for something new. It is about a man who is killed, in a sense, and is on a journey to save his soul. Debuting early next year, the resistance will be a sixissue series by babylon 5 and sense8 cocreator j. For fans of straczynski s work, though, thats a good thing.
By creating an account, you verify that you are at least years of age, and have read and agree to the terms of service. Joseph michael straczynski, known professionally as j. Earth one, volume 1, and the complete book of scriptwriting, and more on. Becoming superman reveals origin story for babylon 5. Michael straczynski is, without question, one of the greatest science fiction minds of our time. Book 1 of 7 in the thor marvel comics volume 3 series. In film, straczynskis credits include five produced movies in six years that have collectively earned over a billion dollars. Return the series to its heartfelt roots as a chronicle of peter parkers life both in and out of costume. Straczynski was raised in poverty in a family that saw more than its share of trauma. Michael straczynski has written hundreds of comics for dc, marvel, image, and others, created babylon 5, cocreated sense8, received eisner, inkpot, icon and hugo awards, penned clint eastwoods changeling, and wrote for such films as wwz, thor, and underworld awakening.
Amazing spiderman by jms ultimate collection, book 1. Michael straczynski and informally as joe straczynski or jms, is an american screenwriter, television producer and director, and comic book writer. Michael straczynski goodreads meet your next favorite book. The launch title kickstarts the upshot universe, the publishers shared universe feature in its mature. Jul 31, 2019 straczynski s book is a little too selfeffacing, a little too fun and perhaps a little too niche to attract an enormous mainstream crowd. Michael straczynski is a man who has made his mark in many ways whether in the world of science fiction and television with the hit babylon 5 or in the comic book industry with such books as rising stars and midnight nation. Amazing spiderman tpb 20092010 marvel ultimate collection. Straczynski s debut quickly revived the series as both a fan and critical favorite. Midnight nation is a religiousthemed twelveissue american comic book limited series created by j. His comics work includes rising stars and midnight nation for top cowimage, the amazing spiderman, supreme power, and thor for marvel. The series explores how society may react to the advent of superpowers, and how those who are specials may react towards society and each other. As one of the newest comic book publishers in north america, awa studios has assembled a full murderers row of creative talent for its first wave of titles, with j.
Michael joe straczynski has been a playwright, journalist, novelist, radio host, tv showrunner, comicbook writer and screenwriter. Changeling for clint eastwood, ninja assassin for the wachowskis, thor for kenneth branagh, underworld awakening for kate beckinsale, and world war z for. Straczynskis peter parker is witty, crafty, loyal, humble, and deeply and realistically flawed. Changeling for clint eastwood, ninja assassin for the wachowskis, thor for kenneth branagh, underworld awakening for kate beckinsale, and world. Michael straczynski is opening up about his decision to retire from the comics industry. Michael straczynski teams with fanfavorite artist adam hughes on the. Michael straczynski is the 20 recipient of comiccon internationals icon award. Straczynskis debut quickly revived the series as both a fan and critical favorite. Michael straczynski and informally as joe straczynski or jms, is an american writer and television producer. Michael straczynski and informally as joe straczynski, is an american television and film screenwriter, producer and director, and comic book writer.