Exit Interview: Chris Ryall looks back at 14 years as IDW’s Editor-in-Chief
How Chris Ryall spent 14 years at IDW making comics and wondering "What about Rom?"
Kris Longo joins MAD Events as Managing Director
It's a busy time behind the scenes in the convention space, with mergers, acquisitions, comings and goings. And here's another one: Kris Longo has joined MAD Events as Managing Director and will work with MAD president Martha Donato on strategically positioning the company for growth.
Valiant Adds Karl Bollers to Editorial Roster
Just when you thought this week was reserved for news of long time employees leaving publishers, Valiant has announced a new hire.
Former Marvel associate editor, as well as accomplished writer and colorist, Karl Bollers...
Another PR Departure – Steven Scott Leaving IDW
Two days, two major departures in the world of comics PR. Yesterday, Hunter Gorinson announced he was leaving Valiant and today Steven Scott has announced his last day at IDW will be Friday. He's...
Hunter Gorinson Leaves Valiant
Sources have confirmed that Hunter Gorinson, Valiant's VP of Marketing & Communications will be leaving Valiant on Friday. It was Gorinson's decision and he remains on good terms with the company. Starting next week,...
“March: Book One” and Other Books Presented at KPBS’ 12th Annual One Book, One...
San Diego’s Local KPBS Television Broadcasting has led the One Book, One San Diego program for the last 11 years. Each year, one book is chosen among the countless others nominated across the region....
Drawn & Quarterly offers a Publishing Fellowship
If you are Canadian and like comics, Montreal-based Drawn & Quarterly is offering an exciting new program: a paid publishing fellowship that will focus on all facets of the book business: editorial; production and design;...
San Diego Comic Fest: New Guests, Mass Media, and Other Updates
With two months left until this year’s San Diego Comic Fest, there is still a world of work ahead for the convention’s organizers. Despite certain groans of having a volunteer meeting on Super Bowl...
Calista Brill and Gina Gagliano promoted at First Second
Via PW's Job Moves column, news that First Second has upped two of the hardest working people in comics publishing. Calista Brill has been promoted to editorial director, from executive editor; and the indispensible Gina...
John Nee Hired as Marvel Publisher
Marvel has filled its publisher position - vacated when Don Buckley ascended to President - by hiring John Nee, a former DC VP and currently CEO of the company he co-founded, Cryptozoic.
Comicbook.com has the...
Oni Press celebrates 20 years with a big reorganization
Portland-based Oni Press is marking its 20th year as a publisher and jsut annoucned a host of personnel changes and promotions and the announcement of series of seasonal events. It seems like the whole...