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SPECIAL EPISODE: An Interview with Phillip Kennedy Johnson

https://www.phillipkennedyjohnson.com/

Phillip Kennedy Johnson is the Eisner-nominated comic writer behind original comics like the popular The Last God series and Warlords of Appalachia. He has also worked on numerous super hero series such as Aquaman, Captain America, and Marvel Zombies Resurrection. Kennedy will be taking the lead on the King Daddy of super heroes with his run on Superman and Action Comics starting this month. He is also tasked with launching Marvel's upcoming comic run on the famed Alien series. Johnson is a soldier, a musician, a trainer of MMA, and most importantly a dad. Take a listen as we talk about his start in the industry and his approach to writing Superman.

Craig is a Co-host of Beyond the Mouse, the Disney themed podcast from The Front Row Network. He is also Associate Editor-in-Chief of The Front Row Network. He began podcasting in 2015, and can be heard on over a hundred Front Row Network episodes.