There's a lot of comics writers out there whose work I appreciate and who are nice guys. I really want to work with guys I really respect and enjoy. J. Michael Straczynski comicenjoyguy Change image and share on social
To me, science fiction is about the sense of mystery, the sense of awe. Not 'shock and awe', just 'awe.' J. Michael Straczynski awefictionmystery Change image and share on social
I can easily come up with ten really iconic stories/trade paperbacks for Superman, Batman, others... name me ten equally big, iconic Wonder Woman stories. Much harder. That ain't the character's fault, that isn't sexism, that's just not servicing the character. J. Michael Straczynski batmanbigcharacter share on social
In every other science fiction series, humans are at the top of the food chain. In the 'Babylon 5' universe, they're in the bottom third. J. Michael Straczynski babylonbottomchain Change image and share on social
When you're writing a story in bits and pieces, month in and month out, there really isn't time or space for reflection, no room to learn what those scripts had to teach you. J. Michael Straczynski bitlearnmonth Change image and share on social
It's been amazing to watch, because for 'Thor', which was always a mid-selling book, to be in the top ten for every single issue since the reboot is just a great compliment. J. Michael Straczynski amazebookcompliment Change image and share on social
Every time I got 'Amazing Spider-Man' or 'Fantastic Four' or another book firmly on the rails, we got pulled into some big event book or crossover and it cost momentum and messed badly with the pacing and structure of the book. J. Michael Straczynski amazebadlybig share on social
The whole point of Superman, as originally created, was to be the ally of those who had no other allies. It put that magnitude of power, the most powerful guy in the world, in the service of those who had no hope, no chance. J. Michael Straczynski allychancecreate share on social
A story is a story is a story. The only difference is in the techniques you bring to bear. There are always limitations on what you can and can't do. But I enjoy that. Just like when you write a sonnet or haiku, there are rules you have to abide by. And to me, playing within the rules is the fun part. It keeps the brain fresh. J. Michael Straczynski abidebearbrain share on social
I've always been kind of a mutt creatively. I started off in journalism, and I've actually done more police and procedural shows than I've ever done science fiction shows. I was on 'Murder She Wrote,' I was on 'Walker, Texas Ranger,' I was on 'Jake and the Fat Man.' J. Michael Straczynski creativelyfatfiction share on social