Bob Harras named DC Comics Editor-In-Chief
Yowza…
New York, NY, September 27—Robert Harras has been named Editor-in-Chief, VP, DC Comics, it was announced today by DC Comics Co-Publishers Jim Lee and Dan DiDio. Harras will oversee editorial for DC Comics, DC Universe, MAD Magazine and Vertigo and will be based in New York City, reporting directly to the Co-Publishers. Harras becomes the company’s first Editor-in-Chief in nearly 10 years since the position was held by Jenette Kahn from 1981 to 2002.
“Bob Harras’ personal and creative integrity is respected and renowned throughout the comic book industry,” said Jim Lee, DC Comics Co-Publisher. “As an editor, he provides invaluable insight into storytelling and character.”
“We could not be more excited to make this announcement,” said Dan DiDio, DC Comics Co-Publisher. “Bob is a tremendous evaluator of talent, character and story. He is a proven leader who brings a keen understanding of the marketplace to the position.”
Prior to being named Editor-in-Chief, Harras was the Group Editor, Collected Editions at DC Comics.
Before joining DC Comics, Harras was the Editor-in-Chief of Marvel Comics from 1995 to 2000.
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Does this mean no more Didio? That would be good.
Didio is still there, but in a higher-up capacity, heading up “DC Entertainment” with Diane Nelson and Jim Lee. I believe (or at least, HOPE) this means less creative input from Didio as I’m not a fan of the direction much of the DCU has taken under his tenure. Harras, along with Johns and Morrison, will be directing the general direction of the line of comics. I’m quite curious to see how that goes…
Does this mean no more Didio? That would be good.
Does this mean no more Didio? That would be good.
Didio is still there, but in a higher-up capacity, heading up "DC Entertainment" with Diane Nelson and Jim Lee. I believe (or at least, HOPE) this means less creative input from Didio as I'm not a fan of the direction much of the DCU has taken under his tenure. Harras, along with Johns and Morrison, will be directing the general direction of the line of comics. I'm quite curious to see how that goes…
Kudos to Harris. It will be interesting to see where he takes the DCU. Didio, to me, personifies the Peter Principle (for those of you who remember that book).
Except that there isn’t a position higher than Publisher in his organization, so the Peter Principle doesn’t apply.
Kudos to Harris. It will be interesting to see where he takes the DCU. Didio, to me, personifies the Peter Principle (for those of you who remember that book).
Except that there isn't a position higher than Publisher in his organization, so the Peter Principle doesn't apply.