Geoff Johns to pen DC Universe Online story

by Andrew Yoon { Sep 15th 2008 at 8:00PM }

Comic book fans will be glad to hear this. Geoff Johns, the renowned writer behind popular DC Comics such as Green Lantern, Action Comics and Justice Society of America, has been brought on to write the back story of the upcoming PS3/PC MMO action game, DC Universe Online.

It'll certainly take a lot of creative effort to pen a story that weaves together the various characters of the DC universe. Incorporating heroes and villains from Batman to Martian Manhunter while while explaining the sudden influx of new heroes (players). Hopefully, Geoff is up to the challenge.

"Taking comic books into the online space presents an exciting and unique opportunity for me as a writer," said Johns. "I'm looking forward to creating a thrilling story that explains why the DC Universe has suddenly been populated with millions of new heroes and villains in a way that will engage players."

For an interview with Geoff, check out IGN.

[Thanks, Jesse S.!]

Tags: dc-universe, dc-universe-online, geoff-johns

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Gambit07 @ Sep 15th 2008 8:17PM

Obviously the story part will suck, since it's getting conceived after the games production started.

Davii @ Sep 15th 2008 11:11PM

you havn't read any of his stuff, have you?

Gambit07 @ Sep 16th 2008 12:18AM

nope, reading has too many words.

Drew @ Sep 15th 2008 8:48PM

Hell yes! Geoff Johns.

Neon Jebus @ Sep 15th 2008 9:01PM

That was the exact thing I said when I read the headline.

I'm relatively new to comics but I sure got excited seeing that name attached.

Zach Adams @ Sep 16th 2008 3:03PM

I would've been a lot more excited to hear something like this in 2005 when the project was announced; Johns's work since then hasn't been nearly as impressive as his early stuff IMO (with the notable exception of Green Lantern, which started shaky but has improved). Still, of the current 'architects' of the DC Universe he's probably the best-suited to the job. I'm STILL pretty apprehensive about the game overall, but also hopeful.