About this episode

Heidi MacDonald discusses Marvel's recent changes and the comic industry landscape as Comic Con approaches.

The Beat's Heidi MacDonald joins the show to talk about Marvel's explosive news and where things are as we head into San Diego Comic Con in an episode that was recorded across two days. MacDonald discusses Steve Wacker taking over as Marvel's Editor in Chief, Marvel's move to Burbank, what it all means, the C.B. Cebulski of it all, comic con plans and expectations, where the direct market is, why Absolute popped, the state of the single issue, Marvel's status, publishers we have an eye on, how the business is evolving, what Heidi is looking for this year, Robert Kirkman's impact, and more.

People in this episode

Guest: Heidi MacDonald

Topics covered

• Marvel news
• Comic Con
• Publishing industry
• Direct market
• Comic book evolution

Keywords

• Marvel
• Heidi MacDonald
• Comic Con
• Steve Wacker
• C.B. Cebulski
• Robert Kirkman
• comic industry
• direct market
• publishing

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Organizations: Marvel

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