Marie Javins, a long-time industry vet who has worked at both DC and Marvel was named today DC's new Editor-In-Chief, replacing the outgoing Bob Harras. Javins, who is well liked from within the industry, recently worked on digital, YA and GN initiatives across DC as well as editing multiple titles for the company. Original story: https://deadline.com/2020/11/dc-comics-names-marie-javins-editor-in-chief-1234611598/ DC Comics Names Marie Javins Editor-In-Chief Marie Javins has been promoted to Editor-in-Chief, DC Comics. A DC vet of six years, she will report to Daniel Cherry III, Senior Vice President and General Manager, DC Comics. Javins first began at DC in a temp position to help the label transfer its businesses from New York to Burbank, CA and then relocated to join the staff. Javins’ promotion comes nine months after the exit of DC Comics Co-Publisher Dan DiDio who also wrote and served in a various DC editorial positions during his decade tenure. She had been working alongside Michelle Wells as DC’s interim editors-in -hief since Bob Harras’ exit this summer. In her new role, Javins will oversee the development and execution of the label’s annual publishing schedule to grow all DC imprints. She’ll also lead the strategy for expanding worldwide consumer reach of DC Publishing content and provide editorial and creative direction for DC imprints. Working closely with Cherry and Publisher and Chief Creative Officer Jim Lee, Javins will help define positioning, character narratives and prioritization, creative talent selection and brand attributes of each imprint and develop publishing plans with lead editors. “Marie intrinsically understands the power of comics and their unique ability to entertain and empower, which makes her a perfect choice to be DC’s next Editor-in-Chief,” said Cherry. “In addition to her many creative talents, she’s also incredibly committed to increasing access to this amazing industry by mentoring the next generation of comic book creators and helping them find their voices. I look forward to working with her in her new role.” “As a young girl devouring comics of Wonder Woman, Nubia, and Supergirl, I never dreamed that decades later, I’d be at the helm of the mighty DC Comics,” said Javins. “I’m incredibly honored by this responsibility, and will dedicate myself to supporting and challenging DC’s extended family of staff, talent, retailers, and partners around the world in our quest to tell innovative visual stories that both reflect and expand our world—and in some cases, our galaxy and multiverse.” “Anyone who has been fortunate enough to work with Marie in the comics business knows two things about her – one, that she has the impeccable creative instincts and the talent ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ba3AIm8L2_8

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