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DC just announced that Bob Harras, who previously served as Editor in Chief at Marvel Comics during the late 90s, is stepping up to DC’s Editor in Chief. Harras is best known for his Marvel tenure, during which he oversaw the X-Men line, and was a writer on the now infamous Clone Saga.
From DC’s The Source blog…
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.
Wasn’t Harras’ tenure as Marvel’s EiC known as one of the worst periods in Marvel’s history?
Well done, DC.
Not really. Harras’ tenure included Captain America Vol. 3 (the Heroes Return volume), Joe Kelly’s Deadpool run, etc, etc.
They were in financial ruin, but my understanding is that a lot of that came from before his EiC run started.