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Tanner Johnson

Director

Tanner Johnson is a storyboard supervising director and episode director on Invincible, having also directed for DuckTales and Ultraman: Rising.

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Invincible Role

Tanner Johnson has worked on Invincible as storyboard supervising director and storyboard artist across six episodes between 2023 and 2026, and has also directed episodes outright. He directed Season 2's This Missive, This Machination! and Season 2's I Thought You Were Stronger, the latter written by Robert Kirkman and released in April 2024. His combined storyboard and directing credits give him a hand in shaping the show's episodes from early planning through final direction.

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Career and Notable Roles

Johnson's animation career includes work on Disney's DuckTales reboot and the Netflix film Ultraman: Rising, rounding out a résumé built around action-driven animated storytelling for both television and film.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Tanner Johnson?

Tanner Johnson is a storyboard supervising director and episode director on Invincible, a role that has also included directing episodes outright.

How many Invincible episodes has Tanner Johnson worked on?

He has worked on Invincible as storyboard supervising director and storyboard artist across six episodes between 2023 and 2026.

What episodes of Invincible did Tanner Johnson direct?

He directed Season 2's This Missive, This Machination! and Season 2's I Thought You Were Stronger, the latter written by Robert Kirkman and released in April 2024.

What Disney show has Tanner Johnson directed for?

His animation career includes work on Disney's DuckTales reboot, adding a major franchise TV credit to his resume.

What Netflix film has Tanner Johnson worked on?

He has also directed for the Netflix film Ultraman: Rising, rounding out a resume built around action-driven storytelling for both television and film.

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This content is original writing by Daddy Jim Anime based on the Invincible anime series, manga, and official materials. Invincible was created by Robert Kirkman, Cory Walker and Ryan Ottley, published by Image Comics / Skybound, and animated by Skybound Animation. All rights to Invincible and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.

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