J. Michael Straczynski

J. Michael Straczynski is an American writer, producer, and director, born on July 17, 1954. He is best known for creating the groundbreaking science fiction television series Babylon 5, which has garnered a cult following due to its complex storytelling, innovative use of serialized storytelling, and deep character development. Straczynski has worked across various media, including television, film, and comics.

In addition to Babylon 5, he has written for numerous comic book series, including Spider-Man for Marvel Comics and Superman for DC Comics. Straczynski's contributions to both the science fiction and comic book genres have made him a notable figure in both industries.

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There are those who seem to feel they have no choice about being jerks in the present because they had a crappy childhood. Well, that's the definition of childhood; nobody gets out alive. You either get stronger from what you experience, or you turn it into a crutch, an excuse, a dodge.

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It's been amazing to watch, because for 'Thor', which was always a mid-selling book, to be in the top ten for every single issue since the reboot is just a great compliment.

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Every time I got 'Amazing Spider-Man' or 'Fantastic Four' or another book firmly on the rails, we got pulled into some big event book or crossover and it cost momentum and messed badly with the pacing and structure of the book.

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The whole point of Superman, as originally created, was to be the ally of those who had no other allies. It put that magnitude of power, the most powerful guy in the world, in the service of those who had no hope, no chance.

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For a lot of people, Superman is and has always been America's hero. He stands for what we believe is the best within us: limitless strength tempered by compassion, that can bear adversity and emerge stronger on the other side. He stands for what we all feel we would like to be able to stand for, when standing is hardest.

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Understanding is a three-edged sword. Your side, my side, and the truth.

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I've written for every medium except poetry, at which I suck.

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People spend too much time finding other people to blame, too much energy finding excuses for not being what they are capable of being, and not enough energy putting themselves on the line, growing out of the past, and getting on with their lives.

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