Marvel Comics moves operations to California after nearly 90 years in New York

Marvel Comics announced on Friday that it will move its publishing operations from New York City to Burbank, California, after nearly 90 years in Manhattan. The relocation aims to unite all Marvel divisions in one place. Source: infobae

Reasons and timeline

The move brings the comics division to the same campus as Marvel Studios and its parent company, The Walt Disney Company, both based in Burbank. In a letter to employees, executives Brad Winderbaum and David Abdo said the consolidation will "create opportunities for collaboration both within Marvel and Disney." Source: diariolibree The company's lease in New York expires next year, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Source: infobae Employees have been asked to relocate, and Marvel says it will support them during the 12-month transition. Source: listindiario

New editor in chief

Alongside the move, Marvel named Stephen Wacker as its new editor in chief. Wacker, known for editing "Spider-Man," "Daredevil," and "Hawkeye," will start in Burbank the week of July 27. Source: elnacionalve