J. Michael Straczynski

AmericanContemporary FictionScience FictionSpace OperaHorrorb. 1954

Joseph Michael Straczynski is an American filmmaker and comic book writer, known for creating the science fiction television series Babylon 5 and its spinoff Crusade, as well as the series Jeremiah and Sense8. He has also written for numerous comic book franchises, including Marvel's The Amazing Spider-Man and Thor, and DC's Superman: Earth One series. Straczynski's work spans various media, including film screenplays, novels, and autobiographical writing.

Awards

['Hugo Award (twice)', 'Eisner Award', 'Inkpot Lifetime Achievement Award', 'Saturn Award', 'Ray Bradbury Award', 'Technical Emmy (twice for Babylon 5)', 'GLAAD Media Award', 'Christopher Foundation Award', 'E Pluribus Unum Award', 'International Icon Award', 'Eagle Award (UK)', 'Cult TV Award (UK)', 'Space Frontier Foundation Award', 'BAFTA Award nomination for Best Screenwriting (Changeling)']

Notable Works

['Babylon 5', 'Crusade', 'Jeremiah', 'Sense8', 'The Amazing Spider-Man', 'Thor', 'Superman: Earth One', 'Changeling', 'Ninja Assassin', 'Underworld: Awakening', 'World War Z', 'Rising Stars', 'Midnight Nation', 'Dream Police', 'Ten Grand', 'Becoming Superman', 'Together We Will Go', 'Becoming a Writer, Staying a Writer', 'The Glass Box']