Eisner award-winning writer Mark Waid has named Publisher of the Los Angeles-based Humanoids. Waid previously served as the company’s Director of Creative Development when he was named to the role back in Oct. 2018.
“Humanoids is internationally renowned for its history of publishing prestigious, groundbreaking graphic novels,” Humanoids CEO Fabrice Giger said in a statement. “With his passion for publishing, respect for the medium’s past, attention to today’s political and cultural landscapes, and keen eye for spotting talent, Mark Waid is perfectly suited to lead the Humanoids publishing team as the new Publisher of Humanoids English-language efforts. We are thrilled with the work that Mark has done and it was time to expand his responsibilities. It’s a significant passing of the baton.”
“Fabrice Giger founded Humanoids in Los Angeles in 1998 with the goal of introducing American readers to the European masterworks by creators like Jodorowsky, Mœbius, Gimenez, and Manara and these classics remain the foundation of Humanoids,” Waid said. “As we look to the future, Humanoids’ publishing slate will honor the legacy of those iconic books, while continuing to innovate and experiment with new publishing initiatives like Life Drawn, BIG and H1.”
As Publisher, Waid will be responsible for overseeing editorial, sales and marketing; expanding Humanoids’ relationships within the creative community; and deepening its ties to retailers and librarians.
Humanoids also announced it will pay tribute to its past with a series of high profile publications, including We Are Humanoids Featuring the Incal, a Free Comic Book Day issue; The Seven Lives of Alejandro Jodorowsky; two 40th Anniversary Trade Paperback Editions of The Incal; the first trade paperback of Barbarella; and a re-issue of Metal Hurlant: Selected Works.