Publishers Weekly is reporting major personnel changes at the top of DC Comics. Movie executive Diane Nelson was named President of DC Entertainment, the parent company, in September. Now she has made appointments from within the comics industry.
* Comics artist Jim Lee and DC Universe Executive Editor Dan DiDio have been named copublishers of DC Comics.
* Comics writer Geoff Johns has been named chief creative officer.
* John Rood was named executive vice president of sales, marketing, and business development.
* Patrick Caldon was named executive vice president of finance and administration.
Making the announcement, Nelson called the new co-publishers, “a creative ‘dream team,’ with accomplishments and talent unrivaled in the business. This announcement continues and underscores DC’s legacy as the ultimate destination for creators.”
Lee has drawn comics for both DC and Marvel, and is the cofounder of Image Comics. He also fonded Wilstorm Productions, which he sold to DC in 1998.
As executive editor, DiDio currently oversees the editorial production of all the DC superheroes.
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