San Diego Comic Fest 2019 Celebrates the Moon Landing and more!
I don’t think there’s a person alive who would debate the fact that Sergio Aragonés is the world’s greatest living cartoonist. So many industry giants look up to this man for his cartooning talent. The fact that he’s going to celebrate his 60th year at MAD Magazine with us, I could not be more thrilled to have him. Everyone loves his work. He’s so highly entertaining and funny. It just floored me when he actually said yes to being the guest of honor, because at the heart of it I’m still a fanboy and I do not know anyone on this planet that is not a fan of his work. To be able to highlight Sergio’s career and all that he’s done is immense and I cannot stop being excited about it.
Managing Editor Rantz Hoseley departs Heavy Metal magazine
The Eisner Award-winner is leaving after three years.
All the hirings and promotions from the last month: everywhere from Marvel to Random...
Gagliano's Random House Graphic imprint staffs up with Leopard and Crotty.
Former DC head Diane Nelson joins mobile video launch Quibi
She'll be the head of operations for the new mobile platform.
Lion Forge restructures, lays off 12
Numerous outlets are reporting, and the Beat has confirmed, that 12 staffers were laid off yesterday during a restructuring at Lion Forge, a sister company of this website.
The one confirmed layoff is editor Greg...
Future Home of Comic-Con Museum Hosts SAM Symposium
Since this year’s San Diego Comic-Con, there has been a big push in asking convention goers and fans of Comic-Con what the museum should feature, ranging from topics discussed to what “superhero-inspired drinks” should be served in the café. Keegan referred to this as “Fan Curation.”
Head of Content Tom Akel out at Line Webtoon
Tom Akel, the head of content at Line Webtoon, the mobile comics platform, has been removed from his position, I'm told.
It's the latest shake-up in the still growing mobile comic field that started building...
Julia Walchuk promoted at Valiant
Valiant has promoted Julia Walchuk to the position of Sales and Live Events Manager. She'll be responsible for running Valiant's Valiant’s extensive convention schedule, including planning con exclusives, working with consignment partners, and designing and managing Valiant’s physical presence at...
Maker Faire San Diego allows sneak-peak into the Comic-Con Museum
Despite not even having an official opening date planned, the former Hall of Champions Sports Museum and the future home of the Comic-Con Museum opened its doors for the first time to the public for the Maker Faire weekend.
Chris Duffy joins Workman to edit graphic novels
Another publishing house has hired a dedicated graphic novel editor and in this case a very knowledgable one. Chris Duffy has been hired at Workman publishing as senior editor of graphic novels and sequential arts. He'll...
Help Wanted: Random House Graphic is hiring a senior editor and a designer
Two exciting job openings at the newly named Random House Graphic imprint.
