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'''Daniel Warren Johnson''' is an American comic book writer and artist based in [[Chicago]], [[Illinois]]. After breaking onto the scene with his self-published webcomic ''Space Mullet'', Johnson gained wider notoriety with his [[2017]] series ''Extremity'', which also marked the beginning of his collaboration with frequent colorist [[Mike Spicer]] and [[Skybound Entertainment]], both of whom he would continue working with for his subsequent series ''Murder Falcon'' and the Eisner Award-winning ''Do A Powerbomb''. He has also worked on such titles as ''Beta Ray Bill'' for [[Marvel Comics]] and ''Wonder Woman: Dead Earth'' and ''Jurassic League'' (with Juan Gedon) for [[DC Comics]].
{{disambigm|Dan (disambiguation)|Johnson (disambiguation)}}


In 2023, Johnson and Spicer returned to Skybound to helm the new [[Transformers (2023 comic)|''Transformers'' series]] as part of their [[Energon Universe]].
[[File:Daniel Warren Johnson.jpg|right|280px|thumb|The man who killed Reflector.]]
 
'''Daniel Warren Johnson''' (born [[March 23]], [[1987]]) is an American comic book writer and artist based in [[Chicago]], [[Illinois]]. After breaking onto the scene with his self-published webcomic ''[https://www.space-mullet.com Space Mullet]'', Johnson gained wider notoriety with his [[2017]] series ''Extremity'', which also marked the beginning of his collaboration with frequent colorist [[Mike Spicer]] and [[Skybound Entertainment]], both of whom he would continue working with for his subsequent series ''Murder Falcon'' and the Eisner Award-winning ''Do A Powerbomb''. He has also worked on such titles as ''Beta Ray Bill'' for [[Marvel Comics]] and ''Wonder Woman: Dead Earth'' and ''Jurassic League'' (with Juan Gedeon) for [[DC Comics]].
 
In 2023, Johnson and Spicer returned to Skybound to helm the new [[Transformers (2023 comic)|''Transformers'' series]] as part of their [[Energon Universe]]. On [[July 26]], [[2024]], Johnson won two Eisner Awards (Best Writer/Artist and Best Continuing Series) for his work on ''Transformers'', becoming the first author to receive this recognition for his involvement in the franchise.


==Writer==
==Writer==
* ''[[Transformers (2023 comic)|Transformers]]''
* ''[[Transformers (2023 comic)|Transformers]]'' [[Transformers (2023) issue 1|#1]]–[[Transformers (2023) issue 24|24]]
* ''[[Energon Universe 2024 Special]]'' ([[Transformers Energon Universe 2024 Special story|''Transformers'' story]])
* ''[[Energon Universe 2025 Special]]'' ([[Transformers Energon Universe 2025 Special story|''Transformers'' story]])
 
==Artwork==
===Interior Artwork===
* ''[[Transformers (2023 comic)|Transformers]]'' [[Transformers (2023) issue 1|#1]]–[[Transformers (2023) issue 6|6]]
* ''[[Energon Universe 2025 Special]]'' ([[Transformers Energon Universe 2025 Special story|''Transformers'' story]])
 
===Cover Artwork===
* ''[[Void Rivals]]'' [[Void Rivals issue 1|#1]] (Cover G; SDCC Exclusive)
* ''[[Transformers (2023 comic)|Transformers]]'' [[Transformers (2023) issue 1|#1]] (Covers A, B & C; SDCC Exclusive Ashcan; Felix Comic Art Exclusive), [[Transformers (2023) issue 2|#2]]-current (A Covers)
* ''[[Energon Universe 2024 Special]]'' (Cover A)
* ''[[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|The Transformers]] [[The Transformers Compendium|Compendium]] [[The Transformers Compendium Volume 1|Volume 1]]''
 
==Convention appearances (''Transformers'' related)==
* [[San Diego Comic-Con#2024|San Diego Comic-Con 2024]]
* [[San Diego Comic-Con#2025|San Diego Comic-Con 2025]]
 
==Hasbro Pulse livestream appearances==
* [[July 27]], [[2024]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4wS4pyX4rU Exploring Skybound's Energon Universe Comic Books with Robert Kirkman, Joshua Williamson, and more!] on YouTube, with [[Jordan Hembrough]], [[Robert Kirkman]], [[Tom Reilly]], [[Joshua Williamson]], and [[Sean Mackiewicz]].
 
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
File:Void Rivals 1 10th Ptg Cover G.jpg
File:TF2023 no. 5 – Enter Devastator.jpg
File:Energon Universe 2024 Special Cover A.jpg
File:TF2023 no. 6 – "You Killed My Dad.".jpg
</gallery>
 
''[[:Category:Images by Daniel Warren Johnson|Extended Daniel Warren Johnson gallery]]''</center>
 
==Notes==
* His favorite Autobot is [[Optimus Prime (disambiguation)|Optimus Prime]] (real imaginative), while his favorite Decepticon is [[Starscream (disambiguation)|Starscream]]. His second-favorite Autobots are [[Bluestreak (disambiguation)|Bluestreak]] and [[Grimlock (disambiguation)|Grimlock]], and his second-favorite Decepticon is [[Bruticus (disambiguation)|Bruticus]]. Presumably, this influenced the name of the main character's band in ''Murder Falcon'', as it is called ''Brooticus'' (which is awesome).
* Johnson's love for wrestling heavily influenced the comic's fight sequences.
* Johnson keeps a number of ''Transformers'' figures, both official and '[[IP infringement|third-party]]', on or near his desk to use as drawing references.
* Johnson has recieved two {{w|Eisner Awards}} for his work on Skybound's ''Transformers'' ongoing, namely "Best Writer/Artist" and "Best Ongoing Series" for 2024.


==External links==
==External links==
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* [https://www.instagram.com/danielwarrenart/ Instagram account]
* [https://www.instagram.com/danielwarrenart/ Instagram account]
* [https://www.youtube.com/@DanielWarrenJohnson1 YouTube account]
* [https://www.youtube.com/@DanielWarrenJohnson1 YouTube account]
===Interviews===
* June 2023—[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZb0DxckuqY ComicPop Returns]
* August 2023—[https://sktchd.com/podcast/off-panel-411-til-all-are-one-with-daniel-warren-johnson/ Off Panel]
* September 2023—[https://www.skybound.com/interviews/transformers/we-talk-transformers-eisner-winner-daniel-warren-johnson Skybound]
* September 2023—[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOY0VESIuRM The Short Box Podcast]
* September 2023—[https://www.comicsbeat.com/daniel-warren-johnson-transformers/ The Beat]
* September 2023—[https://www.cbr.com/daniel-warren-johnson-transformers-interview/ CBR]
* September 2023—[https://www.gamesradar.com/daniel-warren-johnsons-transformers-is-a-thrilling-fresh-start-for-the-robots-in-disguise/ Newsarama]
* October 2023—[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGksI3XJkpM The Comicon]
* October 2023—[https://comicbookclublive.com/2023/10/04/comic-book-club-bonus-daniel-warren-johnson-on-transformers-1/ Comic Book Club]
* October 2023—[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqkDOXb64M0 ComicsOnline]
* October 2023—[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksNx7dvyBOY Will88 Reviews]
* October 2023—[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SHwZJ4Tb3o Coliseum of Comics] (with [[Robert Kirkman]] and [[Joshua Williamson]])
* October 2023—[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adqC1KT3Pl4 The Felix Comic Art Podcast]
* October 2023—[https://gatecrashers.fan/2023/10/19/daniel-warren-johnson-talks-transformers/ GateCrashers]
* October 2023—[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ix5pcSKg6zs The Comics Pals]
* November 2023—[https://www.tcj.com/thank-god-for-comics-the-daniel-warren-johnson-interview/ The Comics Journal]
* March 2024—[https://www.reddit.com/r/comicbooks/comments/1boc5vb/im_daniel_warren_johnson_writerartist_of/ Reddit]
* March 2024—[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NumtnvJ79z0 Near Mint Condition]
* April 2024—[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73rZ1Ar2g3E Blake's Buzz]
* April 2024—[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7t9h6Ifn-0 Direct Edition]
* April 2024—[https://cbccpodcast.podbean.com/e/daniel-warren-johnson-on-transformers-robots-in-disguise Comic Book Couples Counseling Podcast]
* June 2024—[https://www.tripletakeover.com/e/81-skybound-transformers-featuring-daniel-warren-johnson Triple Takeover Toycast]
* June 2024—[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TgtE_RhGbgU TF ToyBox]
* June 2024—[https://comicspowercom.wordpress.com/2024/06/14/interview-daniel-warren-johnson-la-vitesse-du-succes-sans-precipitation/ Comics have the Power!]
* August 2024—[https://www.reddit.com/r/comicbooks/comments/1eypl34/hey_its_the_daniel_warren_johnson_and_riley/ Reddit] (with [[Riley Rossmo]])


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Latest revision as of 15:28, 2 March 2026

This subject of this article goes by multiple names that apply to other articles as well. See Dan (disambiguation), Johnson (disambiguation).
The man who killed Reflector.

Daniel Warren Johnson (born March 23, 1987) is an American comic book writer and artist based in Chicago, Illinois. After breaking onto the scene with his self-published webcomic Space Mullet, Johnson gained wider notoriety with his 2017 series Extremity, which also marked the beginning of his collaboration with frequent colorist Mike Spicer and Skybound Entertainment, both of whom he would continue working with for his subsequent series Murder Falcon and the Eisner Award-winning Do A Powerbomb. He has also worked on such titles as Beta Ray Bill for Marvel Comics and Wonder Woman: Dead Earth and Jurassic League (with Juan Gedeon) for DC Comics.

In 2023, Johnson and Spicer returned to Skybound to helm the new Transformers series as part of their Energon Universe. On July 26, 2024, Johnson won two Eisner Awards (Best Writer/Artist and Best Continuing Series) for his work on Transformers, becoming the first author to receive this recognition for his involvement in the franchise.

Writer

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Artwork

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Interior Artwork

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Cover Artwork

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Convention appearances (Transformers related)

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Hasbro Pulse livestream appearances

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Extended Daniel Warren Johnson gallery

Notes

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  • His favorite Autobot is Optimus Prime (real imaginative), while his favorite Decepticon is Starscream. His second-favorite Autobots are Bluestreak and Grimlock, and his second-favorite Decepticon is Bruticus. Presumably, this influenced the name of the main character's band in Murder Falcon, as it is called Brooticus (which is awesome).
  • Johnson's love for wrestling heavily influenced the comic's fight sequences.
  • Johnson keeps a number of Transformers figures, both official and 'third-party', on or near his desk to use as drawing references.
  • Johnson has recieved two Eisner Awards for his work on Skybound's Transformers ongoing, namely "Best Writer/Artist" and "Best Ongoing Series" for 2024.
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Interviews

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