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With series like The Sandman introducing new audiences to old comics and writer Neil Gaiman's active involvement with the press and marketing, casual viewers are now sometimes introduced to the writer behind the scenes. Big universes like the MCU or the Arrowverse often draw their storylines from the comics, and Twitter offers viewers a portal to get to know the minds behind these great stories.It's good for writers to keep in touch with their fan base, as comic readers are often very enthusiastic and dedicated to their favorite material. Many writers use the platform to offer updates, sneak peaks, or their thoughts on comic stories or the industry. Following them can be very insightful to help fans understand the work they create.
Grant Morrison
Responsible for some of the great DC Comics storylines of the past four decades, Grant Morrison has earned a spot in the pantheon of top comic writers. For All-Star Superman, Final Crisis and the 2000s JLA run alone, Grant Morrison's work is recognizable for any DC fan.
Morrison is active on Twitter, recently promoting their novel, Luda. The writer has a massive following, with hundreds of tweets. For any fan of comics, Morrison still has great writing left in the tank, and is worth following on social media.
Frank Miller
Most recognizable for being the author of The Dark Knight Returns, one of the best Batman stories of all time, Frank Miller has a particular brand as being one of the best comic writers for darker and gritty subject material. He's done a ton of work on Daredevil, as well as creating his own original stories in 300 and Sin City, both of which were made into highly stylized films.
On Twitter, Frank Miller is not as active as others, but he will successionally drop in with a behind the scenes photo of himself holding up a sketch he'd been working on, or will tweet about a project he's promoting. Even with the lack of frequent activity, Miller is one of the most well regarded comic storytellers ever, and is worth following.
Neil Gaiman
The source of the world building and modern mythology of The Sandman is author and writer Neil Gaiman, who also penned Coraline and American Gods. The author is very active on Twitter and engages with his large fanbase, discussing his work as well as other literature and social issues.
Neil Gaiman is an adept student of mythology, and has created his great works from the inspiration of real world history. The Sandman has achieved success and earned its fandom as it continues to adapt and modernize. Hopefully, the show will earn a second season. A number of aspects of The Sandman may only make sense for those who've read the comics, so brushing up on the author's work could be good if the show gets renewed.
Brian Michael Bendis
Comic book writer Brian Michael Bendis' influence in the worlds of both Marvel and DC extends beyond the comics, as the writer has since been a producer on shows as well as movies such as Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, which was one of the best superhero films of all time. His most notable works have been for Marvel Comics, in particular, stories centered around Spider-Man.
Bendis has been integral to the creation of some important Marvel Characters and storylines, and often receives a credit on their films. Therefore, his social media following is quite large, and he'll actively use it to promote comic conventions, and retweet other relevant comic world information.
Geoff Johns
Johns became popular with DC fans for his Flash and Green Lantern Rebirth comics, as well as Flashpoint and Blackest Night. As well as a ton of involvement in the New 52, writing the Justice League storyline. Also, his involvement in the show and movie productions. Long story short, Geoff Johns has done a lot for DC Comics.
Geoff Johns served as the CCO and President of DC Comics until 2018, and hasn't been active on Twitter since 2019. Still, the writer has been so impactful on the 21st century comics industry that he's worth the follow, as no active Twitter user truly leaves forever.
Scott Snyder
With no relation to film director Zack Snyder, Scott Snyder has developed a strong portfolio of work with DC Comics, giving him some clout in the industry and a huge following on Twitter. His most known work was his run as the writer of Batman in The New 52. Scott Snyder's Court of Owls characters have been tossed around often in ideas for villains for The Batman sequel.
On Twitter, Snyder is constantly chatting with his fans and promoting his lesser known, non DC imprints, like Nocterra and Canary. These titles have been his main works in the past few years as the writer had used a Kickstarter campaign to get funding for the first issue.
Brian Azzarello
Like with Frank Miller, Brian Azzarello has a portfolio filled with darker and more gritty stories. He's touched on Batman, the Joker, the Suicide Squad, and the Watchmen universe, creating some highly recognizable titles and covers.
The writer isn't the most active Twitter user, but he can be seen on a semi-consistent basis keeping up with his fans, promoting conventions, and of course, discussing comics. He's recently been promoting his book, Faithless.
Mark Millar
Another great option on social media to follow is the well known comic book writer, Mark Millar. The writer is recognizable for Kick-Ass, The Kingsman as well as Marvel's Civil War, all of which have been made into massive blockbuster films. Superman: Red Son is another of Mark Millar's best comic works.
The Twitter account frequently shares illustrations of art work pertaining to the worlds he has created, as well as personal thoughts and feelings about pop culture and the modern world. Millar is one of the most responsive writers to his fans.
Jim Lee
Primarily known for his work as an artist, Jim Lee is also a comic book writer as he works as the current CCO of DC Comics. His designs are highly recognizable, having illustrated some of the most well known covers and insides of the 21st century DC Comics.
The comic creator has a large following, having been responsible for many modern designs and interpretations. His beautiful artwork is constantly being shared around social media platforms, even causing him to be a trending topic, on occasion.
Marv Wolfman
Known for his works primarily in partnership with artist George Pérez, Marv Wolfman is responsible for some legendary storylines, including Crisis on Infinite Earths and The New Teen Titans. Almost every comic book fan has enjoyed some of his classic tales from the '80s and '90s, so following the writer on Twitter is a must.
Wolfman is a frequent Twitter user, often sharing his interests on recent shows and movies as well as discussing his own upcoming work. His Twitter account isn't filled with retweets and is very much just a stream of the writer's thoughts, which can be interesting to get to know him and his work.