DC has named Marie Javins its new editor-in-chief.
"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," DC Senior Vice President and General Manager Daniel Cherry III said in a statement. "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."
In August, Javins and Michele Wells were named co-editors-in-chief following the departure of Bob Harras amid a massive restructuring brought on by DC's parent company AT&T. In her newly defined role, Javins will spearhead the publisher's schedule to grow its imprints while expanding its worldwide reach and providing editorial and creative direction. She'll also work closely with Cherry and DC Publisher/Chief Creative Officer Jim Lee in determining narratives, creative teams and publishing plans.
"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," Javins said. "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 relationships needed to create the kind of stories our fans crave and demand and two, that her deep knowledge of the global business of comics and its endless variations of storytelling means big things are on the horizon for DC in the years to come," Lee said. "I’m thrilled for Marie and look forward to the stories she has yet to tell."
Prior to her promotion in August, Javins served as DC Executive Editor of Global Publishing and Digital Strategy, as well as editor-in-chief at Teshkeel Media Group and an editor and colorist at Marvel.