We have a shakeup at Marvel Comics, as longtime head Dan Buckley is departing the division.
Buckley is a longtime Marvel veteran who previously served as publisher before becoming president of Marvel Entertainment. His most recent title made him head of Marvel Comics and franchises.
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“From events like Civil War, Secret Wars, X-Men: Age of Krakoa, and the soon-to-be-released Marvel Midnight imprint, to the expansion into video games, television, animation and more, Marvel’s influence on popular culture expanded under Dan’s leadership, bringing our characters and stories to new fans around the world,” said Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige.
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“Dan has left a lasting mark on Marvel’s legacy and on the comics industry, and I’m deeply grateful to him and pleased we will have his full support through this transition.”
Brad Winderbaum Is Taking Over Publishing
Replacing Buckley atop Marvel Comics will be Brad Winderbaum, who already serves as head of Marvel Television and Marvel Animation.
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In his new position as Marvel’s head of television, animation, comics, and franchises, Winderbaum will oversee the creative direction of Marvel Comics and lead global brand and franchise efforts.
Marvel Comics editor-in-chief C.B. Cebulski will report to Winderbaum.
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“Brad’s exceptional creative leadership and David’s deep experience in operations and digital innovation will be a powerful pairing as we begin building out the next 90 years of Marvel’s comic book legacy,” said Feige.
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“Brad brings a proven ability to lead creative teams and craft ongoing, episodic narratives that resonate with our fans around the world, while David offers a strong track record of operational excellence and strategic growth. I’m excited for what they’ll be able to do together.”
David Abdo Is Also Joining Marvel Comics
Also joining Marvel Comics is David Abdo, who will move over from Disney Music Group.
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In that capacity, he was tasked with the day-to-day management of the global music division.
Why the Change?
Today’s Marvel Comics shakeup comes three years after Kevin Feige added Marvel’s publishing division to his purview.
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In the last year, Marvel has ceded market share to DC, which also dominated the recent Eisner Awards. Clearly, Feige felt that a change was in order.
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