“The Fan Who Became the Writer: John Jackson Miller’s Journey”

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Episode Description:

What happens when a comics fan becomes one of the most trusted voices in Star Wars storytelling—and then takes on Tim Burton’s Batman? This week, we’re joined by John Jackson Miller, the acclaimed author behind Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, Kenobi, and the brand-new Batman: Resurrection.

Miller’s journey from running Comics & Games Retailer magazine to crafting beloved stories in iconic universes is anything but typical. We explore how his deep industry knowledge shaped his approach to licensed storytelling, from ancient Jedi temples to the Gothic shadows of Burton’s Gotham.

In this episode:
• How documenting comics history prepared Miller for creating within beloved franchises

• The unique challenges of writing in the Old Republic era versus closer to the films• Why Batman: Resurrection required 12 theatrical viewings of Burton’s 1989 masterpiece

• Capturing Burton’s Gothic sensibility in prose while exploring urban trauma

• How Gotham itself becomes a character processing post-Joker trauma

• Miller’s creative process across novels, comics, and different universes

Miller discusses the delicate balance of respecting established lore while pushing creative boundaries, and reveals what’s coming next in Batman: Revolution. Whether you’re a Star Wars devotee, a Batman enthusiast, or simply fascinated by the craft of licensed storytelling, this conversation offers rare insights into creating within worlds we already love.

Links & Resources:
• Batman: Resurrection - Available now

• John Jackson Miller’s official website: See Faraway Press 

• Follow JJM on social media 

https://www.instagram.com/johnjacksonmiller?igsh=NmkzOXNjYXZwN2Jp

• Faraway Press: https://farawaypress.com/

•Theme music composed by Ron Wasserman 

•Audio composed and edited by 

Gabe Fletcher 

Website: 

https://gabefletcher.net/

Composer Ron Wasserman 

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Timestamps:
[00:00] Opening & introductions
[08:00] Foundation in comics retail & journalism[18:00] Building Star Wars galaxies
[30:00] Entering Burton’s Gotham
[45:00] Psychology of trauma in Gotham City
[53:00] Craft, technique, & creative process
[61:00] Looking ahead to Batman: Revolution
Runtime: 1 hour, 11 minutes

Tags: #StarWars #Batman #TimBurton #ComicsHistory #LicensedFiction #Storytelling #Knight

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