Daniel Warren Johnson: The Most Exciting Artist in Comics Today

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Daniel Warren Johnson is an artist and writer who continues to create exciting new stories. This video analyzes his sensibilities with regards to composition, innovative storytelling, memorable character design, and his approach to action. I use examples from Space Mullet, Extremity, Murder Falcon and Wonder Woman: Dead Earth among other pieces of artwork.
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@ALbertoDoriguzzi 3 жыл бұрын

The best thing about Daniel Warren Johnson is that he don't try to be cool with cheap methods, he tries to be honest and coherent, from the storytelling, to the idea, even with the composition - the stories are believable, the characters have feelings and they make mistakes, the art is liveful, even on little details, like face expression (I love when he draws sad faces, soooo great). And I love to see that he has no fear on deleting his pencils when not convincing enough and that he moves on new stuff, don't stop on one thing and do it again and again.

@RockandrollNegro 2 жыл бұрын

I disagree with all of this. Johnson brings nothing new to the table and his art is mediocre. The fawning over his work is mainly done by comic hipsters. The type that complain about glossy paper because it reflects sunlight through the window of the coffeehouse the pretentiously read their comics at, and think everything should be on yellow newsprint. His Wonder Woman looks like someone aping Frank Miller... badly.

@bcash1994 2 жыл бұрын

I agree with Alberto

@ben5154 3 ай бұрын

@@RockandrollNegrosince that post have you managed to calm down a bit?

@mercurywoodrose 3 жыл бұрын

I LOVE THAT there is large enough comics community that we can keep discovering new artists, sometimes years after they debut. i have done this so many times. its fun to be there at the beginning, and its always a bit sad to think someone got by you, but there is that separate thrill of finding someone at a peak, and having a catalog to enjoy.

@reddays8448 3 жыл бұрын

It’s 2 in the morning and I’m happy to watch comic tropes

@joshmos 3 жыл бұрын

3:30 am here. Same.

@joshmos 3 жыл бұрын

Wonder Woman: Dead Earth is incredible

@jngu14 3 жыл бұрын

Daniel is one of my favourite creators at the moment. His art is so dynamic and raw.

@kuma2448 3 жыл бұрын

Dead Earth has the best "ORA-ORA-ORA" in western comics.

@Winderia 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome back, Dear Sir. More Power to you 💙!

@MrJerichoPumpkin 3 жыл бұрын

Murder Falcon was a blast, ripped my heart from my chest

@sharp3322 29 күн бұрын

One of my favorite comics of all time

@sarahferris7892 3 жыл бұрын

Chris, the fact that I now know that you're metal makes my day. Rock on brother 🤘

@bbs8942 3 жыл бұрын

You mean metal head?

@TheDropOfTheDay 3 жыл бұрын

Cringe

@badbadandy73 3 жыл бұрын

Some love given by Comic Tropes to one of my favorite creators out there Daniel Warren Johnson! Holy Moly! His tales of revenge and hope, love and loss, have really moved me over the last few years! To me his art has a Moebius/Geoff Darrow crossed with Kirby faces and Manga style action! He grew up locally and I met him when Extremity #1 came out at my LCS.

@INDIG0MAR 3 жыл бұрын

Read Extremity y'all!!! It's so good, it's hard to put into words.

@LupineShadowOmega 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed, it was really good. Murder Falcon was also outstanding.

@manitobuckles 3 жыл бұрын

I just gifted a friend Volume 1 of Extremity and Murder Falcon. Thanks for what you do, sir!🍻

@graefx 3 жыл бұрын

Apparently I was already following him on IG without knowing any of this. Really speaks to his ability

@conker841 3 жыл бұрын

He’s such an awesome guy, was able to meet him at San Diego comic con. His art is just amazing

@williampressley5195 3 жыл бұрын

For me one of the works that I would say that really excited me from Daniel would be murder falcon from Image Comics. Just having a main character in a story have cancer and really have a battle with it but also trying to get back on his feet and dealing with this creature that is trying to destroy the world with his partner murder Falcon I thought a lot of the story was really amazing and he was talkin about life and death. It having a humanoid Falcon with a robotic arm was really cool.

@rpgnut5897 Жыл бұрын

Dude, spoilers.

@noah480 5 ай бұрын

And now in 2023/2024 he's CRUSHING it in the new Transformers comics 🔥

@henryferkey4505 3 ай бұрын

I like Murder Falcon a lot! I gave my first tpb of it to a friend of mine that had fallen away from comic reading, then bought another copy for myself.

@Bushybrow000 4 ай бұрын

His work on Duke/transformers is my first exposure to him. Really good stuff.

@herryoung 3 жыл бұрын

Someone else who has an amazing work ethic is you! Thanks for the insights, Chris!

@wrensart1335 3 жыл бұрын

The production value on this video is insane! I’d love to see a series of videos like these!

@liberispuritatem 3 жыл бұрын

Damn, look at that art. I was searching for a western artist with oriental dynamic instinct, for years. Definitely gonna check this man. Thanks!

@brianj.8441 3 жыл бұрын

David Harper of Of Panel and SKTCHD turned me on to Daniel. I was reluctant at first because Extremity was 2 volumes and didn't have the typical Vol 1 discount, but Holy heck am I glad I jumped in! His use of perspective, sense of movement, jaw dropping big splash page moments, and gritty and emotional storytelling is the best.

@MetalED 3 жыл бұрын

My first exposure to DWJ was in Extremity. I picked up the first issue and stopped there. It wasn't until Murder Falcon came out that I had totally bought in to what Johnson was doing. Admittedly, MF's premise being what it was and me being a metal guy as well,it was a no brainer for me. But at the end of every issue,he'd have readers letters and go thru a bit of his process and make a playlist and so forth and it made just appreciate the guy even more. Definitely, one of my favorite books of 2019. And WW: Dead Earth is a masterpiece. Read it if you haven't already.

@traviscreason1911 3 жыл бұрын

I can’t wait to check out some of his other work now! WW Dead Earth was simply stunning, and brutally beautiful, thanks for the intel!!!

@joelroom5499 3 жыл бұрын

Cooooomic troooopes!

@Aust51989 3 жыл бұрын

Speaking of Calvin and Hobbs, would you consider doing an episode about Calvin & Hobbes?

@walterhoward5512 3 жыл бұрын

I've met him at conventions. He's a nice guy. I have a commission from him.

@kbuttstadt 3 жыл бұрын

his commissions are STUNNING.

@euansmith3699 3 жыл бұрын

It is great to listen to you being wholly enthusiastic about your subject.

@richardwilliams2808 3 жыл бұрын

Another great artist showcase. Excited to check out Space Mullet.

@terrydactyl2077 3 жыл бұрын

Love the Kirby crackle backgrounds you added. Nice touch

@mikedestazador5116 3 жыл бұрын

I suddenly felt there was a new video from you and I checked and it was uploaded just ten minutes ago

@ScottSteubing 3 жыл бұрын

Murder Falcon is the best comic I've read from the past few years. I'm eagerly waiting for the Wonder Woman: Dead Earth hardcover.

@MrRuff-cc3lg 3 жыл бұрын

DWJ is easily my favorite artist in comics right now. Interesting note WW:Dead Earth is the story of Moses. Just like Moses she leads a city across the desert to the Promises Land. Absolutely stellar work!

@charlesthemore5297 3 жыл бұрын

He also has a KZfaq channel, Daniel Warren Johnson that is

@KrishnaDraws 3 жыл бұрын

Daniel Warren Johnson is one of my favorite artists - right up there with Chris Samnee! Both are masters of composition, nuance, and draw action better than I've seen.

@markburns4837 3 жыл бұрын

I'm excited to check out his work

@dudemyballs 3 жыл бұрын

My mom just breathed a sigh of relief... Thanks Chris for touching on this awesome fella

@derekdraws 3 жыл бұрын

I haven't even watched the video yet and this is getting a "like" from me. DWJ is a goddamned beast and everyone should be taking notice.

@aazonbrain 3 жыл бұрын

I love how personal and also informed your videos are. I wish more channels would talk about any given medium with as solid a combination of both.

@cyanbloo7208 3 жыл бұрын

thanks Chris, you earned me bopping that subscription button with this vid. i'm always pleased and grateful to be steered towards worthy comics talent i am not aware of.

@patrickangelobalasa 3 жыл бұрын

I'm loving his Wonder Woman comic right now!

@theajshow 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, I might have to check Murder Falcon or Wonder Woman Dead Earth. Looks fun!

@chad8767 3 жыл бұрын

totally agree, I love all three but as a musician Murder Falcon really hit me personally because I am going through the same problems of him as having a hard time picking up the guitar...

@theamericanwordsmith2670 3 жыл бұрын

A new ComicTropes video makes my day. Keep up the great work, Chris! :)

@phillipjohnson8903 3 жыл бұрын

I've been so hyped for this episode!! I LOVE this guy's art! thanks for doing this!

@noelbartocci3500 3 жыл бұрын

Can't agree MORE. Between DWJ, Dan Mora, and Nick Derington - the future of comic art is bright.

@DrDoomPool 3 жыл бұрын

Met him at c2e2. Really cool humble dude and sick artist!

@nil_blank 3 жыл бұрын

Good call! DWJ is doing amazing work out there.

@VVVHHHSSS 11 ай бұрын

Just picked up Murderfalcon, so excited to read it.

@VVVHHHSSS 11 ай бұрын

Aaaand just picked up the first two issues of Dead Earth 😂 Murder Falcon was incredible.

@ben5154 3 ай бұрын

Super fun

@SeverelyLimited 3 жыл бұрын

Johnson's art is stunning. Halfway through the video, I couldn't help but pull out a sketchbook and start drawing, because it's just so inspiring to see something truly fresh in comics. Now I gotta go read everything he's ever done...

@ryancarroll2886 3 жыл бұрын

I had this on my queue for about a week when I saw the announcement Johnson is doing a Beta Ray Bill mini-series, which happens to be his favorite Marvel character. The cover features a Knull-ified Fin Fang Foom. Totally checking that out.

@peptobsmol 3 жыл бұрын

I didn't know he did dead earth! Such a fun good time

@alexisburns1196 2 жыл бұрын

dude im so glad you put this guy on my radar im always looking for new reads and this guy sounds like breath of fresh air in terms of originality

@christianmartinez774 3 жыл бұрын

Warren johnson works look amazing. Glad to discover a new artist.

@PeculiarNotions 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for introducing me to this work. What you said about the choices Johnson makes in showing action reminds me of something I read Kirby saying about how it's usually best to show the aftermath or follow-through rather than an action itself. You really got me excited to see more of Johnson's work.

@SeriousRereader 3 жыл бұрын

Always love watching your videos. You do an amazing job and I always learn so much.

@zachokkema3976 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve read Ghost Fleet, so I knew his art looked familiar. I can’t wait to check out some of these titles. Starting with Murder Falcon since my library has it - great video Chris!

@ErwinPapa 3 жыл бұрын

Daniel is one of the newer favorites to come out in a while. Nice showcase of his work!

@mothbot 3 жыл бұрын

Was watching him draw at Comic Con two years ago. Literally "Slinging Ink". Fascinating to watch him work.

@Random_name_42 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, really like the format

@douglasj5490 3 жыл бұрын

Really glad you did this video! Murder Falcon is one of my favorite comics of all time.

@fearloathingingeneral2877 3 жыл бұрын

I've been screaming at everyone to pick this up. Loved it! He's amazing!

@A_YouTube_Commenter 3 жыл бұрын

Which one?

@krishall2086 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this, he hadn't registered with me but has now. Some of his work reminds me of Matt Wagner's best work on Grendel War Child? When I was thinking that, I did a quick search on youtube to see if Comic Tropes had every covered Grendel or Mage and couldn't find anything. Fingers crossed for a future episode then :)

@lawtoneric6765 3 жыл бұрын

Cool. So I went and bought Extremities # 1. My take so far is that I'm not crazy about his figures and faces but I'm loving the action sequences and epic backgrounds. Thanks for the tip! Thanks for another episode.

@Jaden-bp6kh 3 жыл бұрын

I love waking to see a new vid, glad your back and hope your doing better

@floydshaw937 3 жыл бұрын

Huge fan of DWJ. Thanks for the awesome video! Glad I found your channel!

@tdfellrath 3 жыл бұрын

Haven't read the other works, but your WW: Dead Earth comments are on point. Best Big 2 work of the past year, hands down. DWJ delivers the small moments as effortlessly as the big ones, and his art style was perfect for the environment that he presented. It took a few pages in that first issue to get used to Diana not looking all sleek and regal, but gosh did it work over the course of the title. Thanks for highlighting this impressive talent.

@ashoat2388 3 жыл бұрын

I also see a bit of Paul Pope in his style. I love it and need to read up - thanks for covering his work!

@crono92 3 жыл бұрын

Love Daniel Warren Johnson, my favorite artist/writer from the moment. Keep it going Chris!

@sergioruiz733 3 жыл бұрын

Comictropes at night well I can dig it.

@jamiecashes 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the recommendations, love the channel!

@jspatino9808 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! A new comictropes episode! Thanks Chris!

@NuclearConvoy 3 жыл бұрын

Love seeing DWJ getting a dedicated video. He's been my greatest discovery over the last few years.

@ThePeabe 3 жыл бұрын

one of my favorite creators today!

@theangel666100 3 жыл бұрын

love the new Kirby crackle backrgound

@thomaswolfnburger6478 3 жыл бұрын

Dead Earth was just, just, just, Wow

@dantecrottogini529 3 жыл бұрын

I'm really excited to see what he does next

@garyfoss4394 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent work. I'm convinced. I'll check out his work (and continue to recommend yours.)

@EndlessLaymon 3 жыл бұрын

Great episode Chris, I have never heard of Daniel Warren before but I will check out his work.

@wellington66440 3 жыл бұрын

a lot of people would have to retire for him to become 'the most exciting' but his work is surely something I'd like to experience.

@theothercomicguy 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome thanks for the DWJ suggestions!

@MrIvanisawesome 3 жыл бұрын

The new outro music absolutely SLAPS!!

@justingoers 3 жыл бұрын

Never heard of this dude either and now I am sold. Thank you!

@joelgreenlee9421 3 жыл бұрын

Your enthusiasm for his work has me VERY interested. I just ordered Murder Falcon and the Wonder Woman Dead Earth. This looks great!

@timvanboening9432 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, man! I will need to check his stuff out!

@thejoker-pd9df 3 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy your channel, but haven't purchased a comic in over a decade. your enthusiasm for and screenshots of Wonder Woman Dead Earth convinced me to buy it. starting first issue now. Thank you, Chris

@AL-ws5yi 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for highlighting this under appreciated creator.

@A_YouTube_Commenter 3 жыл бұрын

The art looks really good. I didn't know about this guy before. Interesting video.

@voiceovquayin 3 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite artists right now, very inspiring

@IvoDanielBrito 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video (lesson), thank you for get me to know Daniel Warren Johnson´s work.

@CulturaComic 3 жыл бұрын

We just bought dead earth because of this video. Thanks for being awesome!

@sydstudiopresents 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for doing this one, Chris. I've been doing comic art for a while now and usually I get self critical about my style, but seeing artists like Pope and DWJ help to remind me that being different is okay. Sorry to hear about the depression. Take some time off. Your videos are awesome. Your channel is typically the first place I go to for comic book education. Keep going, brother!

@moondog548 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you once again for enriching my life through your work and the work of those you are teaching about!

@wesleygleason5868 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, man. I'm a big fan of your show! It's really insightful and personally it's helped me to adjust to this "new normal" during quarantine. That said, this was a great episode. Now, I'm going to check out Murder Falcon!! 🤟😎🎸🎶

@samkienbaum 3 жыл бұрын

I've really come to love this channel, particularly when Chris focuses on things he loves.

@uelssom 3 жыл бұрын

ooh, never been so early in a video! So glad on the topic, i love Daniels content

@tamerxero 3 жыл бұрын

God, I love you, Comic Tropes Chris! I just got back from a shit night at work, and your video saved the day. DWJ is a great creator, thanks for spotlighting this talent! Do you dig Tradd Moore's stuff? He's probably my favorite artist in comics today, so if you're trying to find some modern creators making a splash...

@ALbertoDoriguzzi 3 жыл бұрын

His work is just outstanding in any way, so great.

@kalega311 3 жыл бұрын

I've mostly fallen out of the scene over the past couple years. I miss knowing of these fringe or lesser-known creators. Despite actually having read Extremity #1 and being familiar w/ Murder Falcon and WW: Dead Earth, this is the first time Daniel Warren Johnson's name has really been made aware by me. Thanks!