Millar Time EP04 - John Romita Jr.

Next up, Mark interviews the legendary John Romita Jr. about his influences, growing up around comic icons, and how he's maintained an incredible career.

[@crasherverse3134]

Love Kick Ass! John Romita Jr and J. Michael Straczynski's run on Amazing Spider-man came out at a time that I was thinking of quiting buying/reading comics because they were predictable then along comes this character , Morlun, and I genuinely thought Spidey was gonna die!

[@andyelkerton361]

I illustrate Kid's Picture books, and one of the main bits of advice I give younger artists is "Think like a camera". John is absolutely right when he says "..artists who are worth a damn could be a director".

[@WolverBean]

This is only my second episode but I’m so grateful to this series for getting some of the comic book legends to sit down for a talk. A very natural talk as well! Wolverine Enemy of the State still remains one of my favourite Wolverine comics of all time. My Wolverine tattoo is even based off the cover art on the trade paperback. Johns art fits so so well to your story telling.

[@BXDRAGONX1]

Miller Time!!! I love this! I get to hear from comic creators! I needed this when I was a young artist in college! But I’m enjoying them now! Mr. Miller I’m waiting for you to appear in New York Cons!

[@oisintaylor3382]

I agree… the Romita’s are the greatest Spider-man artists. Such different styles too . I can’t wait to see what the next generation of Romita’s Spidey looks like

[@MisogynyMan]

Great to hear this man talk, first time for me. My favorite era of comics was reading JMS Spider-Man with John's drawings. Seems like he's not only a great artist, but is also a funny and witty man. Thanks for all the good times.

[@simonbarnett8668]

Yet another fantastic chat Mister Millar. I know there are a lot of people who when thinking of great Daredevil runs, jump from Frank Miller to the 'Marvel Knights' relaunch(beginning with Kevin Smith, Joe Q and Jimmy P), but I put Anne Nocenti and JRJR's collaboration as my 1st equal favourite in Daredevil's publishing history. Thanks again for making my week doing this. Cheers from Dunedin, New Zealand!

[@dannyplaza5474]

Great interview! Jrjr to me, is a connection to the old marvel.

[@artwithmichael5547]

He’s had that “New Style” for 35 years. Hard to believe.

[@plasterharris]

romita is a badass! discovered him late and he's my new favorite all time

[@andrepaul3483]

Kick-Ass is like my introduction to comics. So seeing you two greats again is a treat!

[@MrODIE1972]

Great chat with a Legend

[@808v1]

very good, thank you for posting these discussions...enjoying them very much.

[@animalmother8037]

Great interview! Love JRJRs stuff especially when you guys did enemy of the state.

[@hunterdavis262]

Need a sequel

[@girlfan]

Consistently loving these conversations!

[@LeaCaballero]

I love John so much, that if someday I got to meet him personally I'd cry like a baby

[@thefriendlyontarian2992]

JR is still at the top because he does the work

[@thefriendlyontarian2992]

Mark, please get Ethan Van Schiver on the show

[@artenthusiast5936]

this was great! his wife always only lets him talk for barely an hour. i've seen it on other interviews.

[@StevenMckee1980]

These insights into the craft of making comics are fascinating The one thing that shines through is the creators love for what they do

[@ericburke9490]

JRJR is always a great interview! I started collecting DD right before the Born Again arc, and I thought his work with Nocenti and Williamson was on par with Miller’s run.

[@bordeaux8791]

JRJR is a brilliant artist. Comic book artist & cartoonist.

[@ganjjabarsmedium2347]

Thank you for these wonderful interviews with such legends Mark, it's so inspiring and so much to learn for aspiring comic creators!

[@shaylurie6336]

thank you, Mark Millar, for doing this. What a treasure!

[@thechuckjosechannel.2702]

I Love John Romita Jr. And you too Millar, Kick-Ass was Great.

[@chazkhaira4690]

For me he is one of the top three Spider-Man artist of all time.

[@4-a-e]

What a personality. Funny, insightful, always has great affinity for John since the supplemental documentary on the daredevil DVD and of course being a kid and reading man with out fear with a duvet wrapped around me Really entertaing interview loved the big country stuff.

[@vsotrailers]

Enjoy this very much

[@ChuloAA]

I love you guys relationship, the enthusiasm you two share when talking is so there. Real fun discussion

[@Styleshift88]

JRJR 😁👍

[@gkirkpatrick1004]

Just fantastic

[@hunterdavis262]

Good stuff Mark!

[@MrScroogedmcduck]

Excellent

[@dantecrottogini529]

I hope you two do another book together again someday

[@pay7232]

Love JRJr and love when you’re collaborating with him 🤘🫡

[@comicshrine-theo9475]

Need to get some of the last remaining old guard, Steranko, Chaykin, Jim Shooter please!

[@juanjosenamnuntavarez7553]

Great interview, thank you very much for it. I also think that Romita Jr Was the greatest marvel artist on a monthly basis.

[@HERITAGE12]

God that was good.

[@Phantoman7]

Great stuff. Agree with JR JR... Vanity is great at keeping somebody in shape; And even if you are part Sicilian, you are Sicilian.

[@tateharmon6766]

Jrjr is the fucken man.

[@new_memeplex]

I love that opening music, when I hear it I know it’s….Millar Time.

[@robertjacques6812]

Great stuff!!

[@chazkhaira4690]

You should try a book called The Romita Legacy written by Tom Sturgeon. It has beautiful John Romita and JR Jr samples

[@hugosilva3916]

Romita SR was a god with Spider but JR took Spider to another level

[@henryjaremek2644]

In my opinion ONLY , JR JR's .. " New Style" is like .. Half Jack Kirby , Half Frank Miller .. , his style is more " loose " , I suppose he is able to extract a more Dynamic feel to his art this way , & his story telling has Always been Great . .. BUT ... I prefer JR JR's early stuff , I love his First runs on Iron Man & Spider-Man that had a more " Classical " approach , which I like a lot better . .. BUT .. that's just me . JR JR is Still a Great Artist .

[@ReaperXC]

Agreed.

[@benfrazier2721]

Styles are temporary, JRJR is forever.

[@DM-sy4hg]

Na those early pencils were just breakdowns. His full pencils came later and were brilliant

[@rammisalami]

Congratulations on the move to Dark Horse Mister Millar! One question. Why isn’t Kickass in a tankobon format and that means black and white, like Sin City did with Dark Horse in the aughts? JRJR in black and white would be a profound development to manga readers.

[@ReaperXC]

I wouldn't be using Mel Gibson to make comparisons unless the person is anti Semitic.