This week, Marvel Comics has undergone notable staff reductions, including the departure of three editors and the Communications Director, a move that could have significant implications for collectors and retailers alike.
This morning, I reported that David Gabriel, Senior Vice-President, Print, Sales & Marketing at Marvel Publishing Worldwide, had been laid off as part of the Disney reorganization that has resulted in layoffs for over a thousand people. I later confirmed this development, but he is not alone in the Marvel Entertainment group that publishes the comics. Four additional editors and marketing figures are also affected by this restructuring.
Name links go to their LinkedIn pages in case you have anything to offer them, or wish to share commiserations. As one Marvel source stated, these layoffs reflect “the evils of being part of a massive entertainment conglomerate, who only worry about stock value.” This situation raises concerns for collectors about the future direction of Marvel’s publishing strategy and its impact on the collectibles market.
Based on reporting by https://www.facebook.com/richard.james.johnston. Read the full story at https://bleedingcool.com/comics/three-editors-at-marvel-comics-laid-off-as-well-as-comms-director/.