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Geoff Johns(I)

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Geoff Johns is an American comic book and television writer, film and television producer.

He is the Chief Creative Officer at DC Comics, a position he has served in since 2010. His most notable work in different media has used the DC Comics characters Green Lantern, Aquaman, The Flash and Superman.

In 2006, Johns co-wrote the story for the Justice League Unlimited episode "Ancient History", which starred Hawkman, Hawkgirl, Vixen, Shadow Thief and the Green Lantern John Stewart.

Johns served as a co-producer and creative consultant for Green Lantern (2011) directed by Martin Campbell and starring Ryan Reynolds.

He is an executive producer on Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016), directed by Zack Snyder and starring Henry Cavill and Ben Affleck.

In June 2018, Johns stepped down as the President and CEO of DC Entertainment and has since wanted to focus more on writing for DC Movies and Comic Books.

He will serve as a writer for Green Lantern (2020) which will also be a part of the DC Extended Universe.
BornJanuary 25, 1973
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BornJanuary 25, 1973
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    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 2 wins & 3 nominations total

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    Known for

    Grant Gustin in The Flash (2014)
    The Flash
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Writer(creator)
    Jason Momoa and Amber Heard in Aquaman (2018)
    Aquaman
    6.8
    • Writer
    • 2018
    Gal Gadot in Wonder Woman 1984 (2020)
    Wonder Woman 1984
    5.4
    • Writer
    • 2020
    Lacey Chabert, Danica McKellar, Jesse McCartney, Nolan North, Stephanie Lemelin, Khary Payton, and Denise Boutte in Young Justice (2010)
    Young Justice
    8.6
    TV Series
    • Writer(creator)

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    Writer



    • Untitled Universal/Lego Group/Patty Jenkins Movie
      • Writer
      • Pre-production



    • Mark Justice in Green Lantern Origins (2024)
      Green Lantern Origins
      7.4
      Short
      • characters
      • 2024
    • Grant Gustin in The Flash (2014)
      The Flash
      7.5
      TV Series
      • developed by
      • written by
      • teleplay by (creator) ...
      • 2014–2023
    • Franka Potente, Jay Lycurgo, Anna Diop, Ryan Potter, Brenton Thwaites, Joshua Orpin, and Teagan Croft in Titans (2018)
      Titans
      7.5
      TV Series
      • developed by
      • story by
      • teleplay by (creator) ...
      • 2018–2023
    • Luke Wilson and Brec Bassinger in Stargirl (2020)
      Stargirl
      7.1
      TV Series
      • "Courtney Whitmore" created for DC by
      • created for television by
      • written by ...
      • 2020–2022
    • Lacey Chabert, Danica McKellar, Jesse McCartney, Nolan North, Stephanie Lemelin, Khary Payton, and Denise Boutte in Young Justice (2010)
      Young Justice
      8.6
      TV Series
      • Miss Martian created by
      • Nereus, King of Xebel created by
      • Stargirl created by ...
      • 2011–2022
    • Cooper Andrews in Aquaman: King of Atlantis (2021)
      Aquaman: King of Atlantis
      6.2
      TV Mini Series
      • Murk created by
      • 2021
    • Gal Gadot in Wonder Woman 1984 (2020)
      Wonder Woman 1984
      5.4
      • screenplay by
      • story by
      • 2020
    • Chris R. Notarile, Dwight Taylor, Edward Kasper, Henry Roe, and Tom Patrick Propofsky in Thomas/Batman (2020)
      Thomas/Batman
      7.2
      Short
      • characters
      • 2020
    • Super Power Beat Down (2012)
      Super Power Beat Down
      8.2
      TV Series
      • Flashpoint Batman created by
      • 2019
    • Jason Momoa and Amber Heard in Aquaman (2018)
      Aquaman
      6.8
      • story by
      • 2018
    • Justice League Action (2016)
      Justice League Action
      7.5
      TV Series
      • character created by: Atrocitus
      • character created by: Stargirl
      • character created by: Bleez
      • 2017–2018
    • Justice League Action Shorts (2017)
      Justice League Action Shorts
      7.1
      TV Series
      • character created by: Stargirl
      • 2017
    • DC Super Hero Girls: Hero of the Year (2016)
      DC Super Hero Girls: Hero of the Year
      5.5
      Video
      • Miss Martian created by
      • 2016
    • DC Super Hero Girls: Super Hero High (2016)
      DC Super Hero Girls: Super Hero High
      5.7
      TV Movie
      • Miss Martian created by
      • 2016
    • Robot Chicken DC Comics Special 3: Magical Friendship (2015)
      Robot Chicken DC Comics Special 3: Magical Friendship
      7.6
      TV Movie
      • Writer
      • 2015

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    • Frosty the Snowman
      • producer
      • Pre-production



    • Superman & Lois (2021)
      Superman & Lois
      7.8
      TV Series
      • consulting producer
      • executive producer
      • 2021–2024
    • Franka Potente, Jay Lycurgo, Anna Diop, Ryan Potter, Brenton Thwaites, Joshua Orpin, and Teagan Croft in Titans (2018)
      Titans
      7.5
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2018–2023
    • Helen Mirren, Djimon Hounsou, Lucy Liu, Adam Brody, Meagan Good, Rachel Zegler, Zachary Levi, D.J. Cotrona, Grace Caroline Currey, and Ross Butler in Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023)
      Shazam! Fury of the Gods
      5.9
      • executive producer
      • 2023
    • Brendan Fraser, Matt Bomer, Michelle Gomez, April Bowlby, Matthew Zuk, Diane Guerrero, Joivan Wade, and Riley Shanahan in Doom Patrol (2019)
      Doom Patrol
      7.7
      TV Series
      • consulting producer
      • executive producer
      • 2019–2023
    • Luke Wilson and Brec Bassinger in Stargirl (2020)
      Stargirl
      7.1
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • producer (showrunner)
      • 2020–2022
    • Pierce Brosnan, Aldis Hodge, Dwayne Johnson, Sarah Shahi, and Noah Centineo in Black Adam (2022)
      Black Adam
      6.2
      • executive producer
      • 2022
    • Javicia Leslie in Batwoman (2019)
      Batwoman
      3.6
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2019–2022
    • Gal Gadot in Wonder Woman 1984 (2020)
      Wonder Woman 1984
      5.4
      • executive producer
      • 2020
    • Rosie Perez, Jurnee Smollett, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Margot Robbie, and Ella Jay Basco in Birds of Prey and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn (2020)
      Birds of Prey and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn
      6.1
      • executive producer
      • 2020
    • Zachary Levi in Shazam! (2019)
      Shazam!
      7.0
      • executive producer
      • 2019
    • Jason Momoa and Amber Heard in Aquaman (2018)
      Aquaman
      6.8
      • executive producer
      • 2018
    • Ben Affleck, Jeremy Irons, Amy Adams, Henry Cavill, Jason Momoa, Gal Gadot, Ezra Miller, and Ray Fisher in Justice League (2017)
      Justice League
      6.0
      • producer (produced by, p.g.a.)
      • 2017
    • David Thewlis, Saïd Taghmaoui, and Gal Gadot in Wonder Woman (2017)
      Wonder Woman
      7.3
      • executive producer
      • 2017
    • Will Smith, Jared Leto, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Adam Beach, Viola Davis, Jay Hernandez, Joel Kinnaman, Jai Courtney, Margot Robbie, Cara Delevingne, and Karen Fukuhara in Suicide Squad (2016)
      Suicide Squad
      5.9
      • executive producer
      • 2016
    • Ben Affleck and Henry Cavill in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)
      Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
      6.5
      • executive producer
      • 2016

    Additional Crew



    • Michael Keaton, Ezra Miller, and Sasha Calle in The Flash (2023)
      The Flash
      6.6
      • additional literary material
      • 2023
    • Green Lantern: The Animated Series (2011)
      Green Lantern: The Animated Series
      8.0
      TV Series
      • characters: Atrocitus, St. Walker
      • characters: Atrocitus, Bleez, St. Walker
      • character: St. Walker ...
      • 2011–2012
    • Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, Joe Pesci, Rene Russo, and Chris Rock in Lethal Weapon 4 (1998)
      Lethal Weapon 4
      6.6
      • assistant: Mr. Donner
      • 1998
    • Heather Locklear and Stephen Rea in Double Tap (1997)
      Double Tap
      5.1
      • assistant: Mr. Collett and Mr. Goodloe
      • 1997
    • Mel Gibson and Julia Roberts in Conspiracy Theory (1997)
      Conspiracy Theory
      6.7
      • assistant: Mr. Donner (as Geoffrey Johns)
      • 1997

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    "The Umbrella Academy" vs. "Doom Patrol"
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    "The Umbrella Academy" vs. "Doom Patrol"
    'The Batman': How Will Director Matt Reeves Reboot the Caped Crusader?
    Clip 5:10
    'The Batman': How Will Director Matt Reeves Reboot the Caped Crusader?
    Justice League: Throne Of Atlantis
    Trailer 1:52
    Justice League: Throne Of Atlantis
    Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox
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    Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox
    Superman: Unbound
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      • Geoffrey Johns
    • Born
      • January 25, 1973
      • Detroit, Michigan, USA
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      • Anissa Dorsey? - 2008 (divorced)

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      Was originally ordered to kill off Dick Grayson (The first Robin and later Nightwing) in 'Infinite Crisis' but refused.
    • Trademarks
        Best known for his Green Lantern stories, together 'Ivan Reis'. He revived the franchise with "Rebirth" (2005), followed by "War of the Sinestro Corps" (2007-2008), "The Blackest Night" (2009-2010) and "The Brightest Day" (2010).

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      52 years old
    • When was Geoff Johns born?
      January 25, 1973
    • Where was Geoff Johns born?
      Detroit, Michigan, USA
    • What is Geoff Johns's birth name?
      Geoffrey Marieb Johns
    • What is Geoff Johns known for?
      Aquaman, Young Justice, The Flash, and Wonder Woman 1984

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