Big Changes In Marvel Leadership: Buckley Out, Winderbaum And Abdo In
Brad Winderbaum will oversee Marvel’s publishing portfolio and global franchise efforts as Dan Buckley departs after a leadership shake-up.
- On Monday, Marvel announced a major leadership restructuring, promoting Marvel Studios executive Brad Winderbaum to Head of Marvel Television, Animation, Comics & Franchise.
- Winderbaum and new General Manager of Comics & Franchise David Abdo are replacing longtime Marvel executive Dan Buckley, who will remain through mid-2027 supporting the transition.
- Marvel Studios President and Chief Creative Officer Kevin Feige praised the pair, stating their combined experience will build the "next 90 years of Marvel's comic book legacy."
- Reporting directly to Winderbaum, Marvel Comics Editor-in-Chief C.B. Cebulski will continue in his role as the company seeks to reclaim its top comics market share position.
- These shifts follow company-wide layoffs and new cost-cutting measures at Disney implemented under CEO Josh D'Amaro, marking broader realignment within the entertainment conglomerate.
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Marvel Taps Brad Winderbaum as Head of Marvel Television, Animation, Comics & Franchise
Marvel announced a massive leadership shake-up on Monday with Brad Winderbaum taking over as Head of Marvel Television, Animation, Comics & Franchise. Winderbaum replaces Dan Buckley, the longtime Marvel president and shepherd who will resign as head of Comics & Franchise. Kevin Feige will remain in his position as President of Marvel Studios and Chief Creative Officer of Marvel. Joining Winderbaum in a leadership position is Disney’s David Abdo…
Dan Buckley to depart Marvel after nearly 30 years
Marvel has announced a leadership change that will see Marvel Studios executive Brad Winderbaum expand his role to include comics and franchise in addition to television and animation. David Abdo will move over from Disney to become general manager of comics and franchise. Dan Buckley, the longtime head of comics and franchise, will depart after a nearly 30 years combined with Marvel. Buckley will remain through mid-2027 to support the transitio…
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