Phillip Kennedy Johnson broke into comics in 2015 with the BOOM! Studios miniseries Last Sons of America and Warlords of Appalachia, leading him to DC Comics and Marvel, where he is best known for his acclaimed work on Superman and Action Comics, Marvel’s Alien series, Green Lantern: War Journal, and his current fan-favorite run on The Incredible Hulk. He has also written such characters/titles as Aquaman, Captain America, Marvel Zombies: Resurrection, Extreme Carnage, and his creator-owned series The Fellspyre Chronicles at DC Black Label and Crocodile Black at BOOM! Studios. Johnson has also been published with Archaia, IDW, Aftershock, Dynamite, and Scout Comics.

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The Big Guns: Taking on Comics’ Greatest Legacies
Friday September 25, 2026 3:00 pm to 3:45 pm | Room: 339–342
Superman. The Incredible Hulk. Green Lantern. They’re some of the biggest heroes in comics. How did writers and artists like Phillip Kennedy Johnson (The Incredible Hulk, Superman), Ron Marz (Green Lantern, Silver Surfer), Dan Watters (Batman, Nightwing) and Chip Zdarsky (Batman, Captain America) face the legacies of these heroes and decide what direction to take them in? Find out in this illuminating panel hosted by Greg Matiasevich.
Saturday September 26, 2026 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm | Room: 337
Think you know The Incredible Hulk? So does writer Phillip Kennedy Johnson – and we’re putting him to the test! Play along, test your own Hulk knowledge, and have a smashing good time, with hosts Ruth Morrison and Todd Scott!
Saturday September 26, 2026 12:00 pm to 12:45 pm | Room: 338
Join Spider-Man experts Dan Gvozden and Mark Ginocchio from The Amazing Spider-Talk podcast, comic book relationship experts Brad and Lisa Gullickson (The Comic Book Couples Counseling podcast), and Spider-Man comic writers and artists including Phillip Kennedy Johnson (Midnight Spider-Man), Al Milgrom (Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man), and Patrick Olliffe (Untold Tales of Spider-Man) as they discuss what makes each Spider-Man and Woman unique for this live podcast recording session. The audience is invited to share their favorite Spider-Man as we discuss what makes each uniquely appealing!
