Career Timeline of Tom King (writer): Major Achievements and Milestones

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Tom King (writer) made an impact.

Tom King is an American author and comic book writer, notable for his work with both Marvel and DC Comics. Before his writing career, he was a CIA officer. He gained recognition for his novel, A Once Crowded Sky, and further solidified his reputation with acclaimed comic book series such as The Vision, Sheriff of Babylon, Batman, Mister Miracle, and Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow. His work often explores complex themes and character-driven narratives, earning him critical praise and a dedicated following within the comic book community.

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May 2014: Launch of Grayson

In May 2014, Tom King, along with Tim Seeley and Mikel Janin, launched Grayson for DC Comics, featuring Dick Grayson as Agent 37, a Spyral spy, after leaving his Nightwing persona.

December 2015: Launch of The Sheriff of Babylon and "Robin War" Crossover

In December 2015, Tom King launched The Sheriff of Babylon to critical acclaim, inspired by his time in Iraq. That same month, DC announced "Robin War", a crossover storyline orchestrated by King, running through various titles.

February 2016: Exclusivity Deal with DC Comics

In February 2016, Tom King signed an exclusivity deal with DC Comics and Vertigo, ensuring he would write exclusively for them. He also confirmed he would finish his planned story arc for The Vision.

March 2016: Announcement as Writer for Batman

In March 2016, it was announced that Tom King would be writing the main bi-weekly Batman series, replacing Scott Snyder, starting that June as part of DC's Rebirth relaunch. His run was planned for 100 issues, later reduced.

September 2020: Announcement of Batman: Black and White Revival

In September 2020, DC Comics announced that Tom King would be among the creators for the revived Batman: Black and White anthology series.

November 2022: Announcement of Batman: The Brave and the Bold and The Penguin

In November 2022, it was announced that Tom King would be writing both Batman: The Brave and the Bold and The Penguin as part of the Dawn of DC relaunch in 2023.

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January 2023: DC Universe Architect and Supergirl Adaptation Announcement

In January 2023, DC Studios co-chairman James Gunn announced that Tom King would be an architect of the new DC Universe media franchise, and his Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow miniseries would be adapted into a feature film.

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March 2023: Announcement of Wonder Woman Relaunch

In March 2023, it was announced that Tom King would be writing the new Wonder Woman relaunch as a part of Dawn of DC.

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July 2023: New Creator-Owned Series for Boom! Studios

In July 2023, it was announced that Tom King would work on a new creator-owned series for Boom! Studios, with Peter Gross as the illustrator, later revealed to be Animal Pound.

May 2024: Writer and Executive Producer of HBO's Lanterns

In May 2024, it was announced that Tom King would be the writer and an executive producer of HBO's Lanterns for DC Studios.

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June 2024: HBO Order for Lanterns Series

In June 2024, HBO gave an eight-episode, straight-to-series order to Lanterns, which follows John Stewart and Hal Jordan as they investigate a murder.

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June 2025: Mister Miracle Animated Series Greenlit

In June 2025, during the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, an adult animated series based on Tom King and Gerads’ Mister Miracle maxiseries was greenlit, with King as executive producer and showrunner.