Geoff Johns!
Summary
Rob Liefeld critiques current Marvel comics for their visual dullness and praises the new "Midnight Universe" horror reboots as a necessary market correction. He then interviews DC veteran Jeff Johns, who discusses the formation of his creator-owned collective, Ghost Machine, at Image Comics. Johns details how top-tier talent united to regain creative control and ownership, contrasting this model with the editorial constraints of major publishers.
Topics discussed
Intro: Comic industry state, manga influence, and Jeff Johns preview
Jeff Johns joins: Origins and formation of Ghost Machine
Creator ownership, business control, and Ghost Machine's launch
Collaborations: Gary Frank, Brad Anderson, and creative partnerships
Jeff Johns' DC legacy: Green Lantern, Flash, and Batman
Green Lantern mythology: Emotions, rings, and storytelling
Industry shifts: Diamond collapse, talent retention, and legacy
Conclusion: Social media, fan interaction, and personal life
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