Marvel Comics is set to relocate its publishing division from New York City to Hollywood, marking the end of a nearly 90-year tenure in its longtime New York base. The move is part of a larger company restructuring aimed at consolidating operations in a single location. The announcement was made internally by Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige, Marvel's head of television, animation, comics and franchise Brad Winderbaum, and Marvel's general manager, comics and franchise David Abdo.
Alongside the relocation, Marvel Comics will also see a change in leadership. Steve Wacker, an editor known for his work on acclaimed series such as The Superior Spider-Man, Hawkeye, Ms. Marvel, and Daredevil, will succeed C.B. Cebulski as editor-in-chief. Wacker brings considerable multimedia experience to the role, having previously contributed to the Marvel's Wastelanders podcast series and earning an Emmy for his work on the 2017 animated series Rocket & Groot. Wacker had departed Marvel in 2022 for independent projects but is now returning to the company.
C.B. Cebulski will remain with Marvel, taking on a new role in Japan as editor, Asia originals, as part of the company's expansion into the manga market. Under the new structure, Wacker will report to Winderbaum, with Cebulski joining Wacker's team.
In a staff memo obtained by The Hollywood Reporter, the company acknowledged New York's significant contribution to Marvel's identity and legacy. "New York has played a huge part in who Marvel is as a company, and in the pages of our comics," the memo stated. "While our network of writers and artists is now an international operation, New York is still woven into our DNA and that will never change." The memo also expressed hope that New York-based employees would choose to continue their careers with Marvel in California, and emphasized a commitment to supporting all affected employees during the transition, which is expected to take place over the next 12 months.
This relocation follows a similar move by DC Comics, which shifted its operations to California 13 years ago. Both comic book giants were once prominent fixtures in New York City's publishing landscape.