Marvel Promotes Jeph Loeb To Executive Vice-President

[Molly]

From Marvel.com

Marvel Entertainment, LLC announced today that it has appointed Jeph Loeb as Executive Vice President, Head of Television, a newly created division of Marvel Entertainment. In this new role, Mr. Loeb will work alongside Dan Buckley, Publisher & President of the Print, Animation & Digital Divisions, Marvel Worldwide, Inc., to translate Marvel's popular characters and stories to the television medium, in both live-action and animation formats. In addition to these responsibilities, Mr. Loeb will oversee the development and distribution of live-action, animated and direct-to-DVD series. Mr. Loeb was previously a Marvel-exclusive Eisner-Award-winning comic book writer and an Emmy-nominated writer for his work on NBC's "Heroes." The announcement was made today by Alan Fine, Executive Vice President, Office of the President and Chairman of Marvel Studios' Creative Committee, and by Mr. Buckley, to whom Mr. Loeb will report.

Mr. Fine stated, "It's with tremendous pride that I announce the creation of our Marvel Television division and the appointment of Jeph Loeb as Executive Vice President. His work in the comic book field is in a class of its own, showing his passion and talent for bringing Marvel's finest characters to life in an innovative manner. Jeph's work on multiple award-winning television series and popular films has shown fans worldwide his ability to deliver thrilling entertainment in a number of media. With Jeph as our EVP, fans will experience the highest quality and most exciting television projects featuring their favorite Marvel characters."

"I couldn't be happier to accept this new position at Marvel Entertainment, working with both Dan and Alan to deliver exciting, cutting edge television projects," said Mr. Loeb. "Marvel continues to break new ground in storytelling in both their comic book and film ventures, so, along with everyone here, I'm excited to bring the same brand of excitement into homes across the globe."

Mr. Loeb has written acclaimed stories featuring every major super hero in comics, including Iron Man, Captain America, Hulk, Daredevil, Spider-Man, the X-Men and more. Multiple-time winner of the prestigious Eisner Award for his writing, Mr. Loeb quickly established himself as one of the most sought after writers in the comic industry. Mr. Loeb also served as writer/producer on television series "Smallville" and "Lost"; writer/co-executive producer on "Heroes"; and writer of hit films "Commando" and "Teen Wolf."

As long as this keeps him A.) Away from the writer's desk and B.) Away from any important editor's chairs, I see this as totally harmless.

[Dread]

Mr. Loeb has written acclaimed stories featuring every major super hero in comics, including Iron Man, Captain America, Hulk, Daredevil, Spider-Man, the X-Men and more, often in the same issue.

As long as this keeps him A.) Away from the writer's desk and B.) Away from any important editor's chairs, I see this as totally harmless.

[SuaveStar]

As long as this keeps him A.) Away from the writer's desk and B.) Away from any important editor's chairs, I see this as totally harmless.

I agree with what Preston said.

[KnightWing]

But this would likely keep him away from DC, so I'm happy on that front.

[Dread]

He hasn't written anything for DC in more than three years. I think we're all more hopeful that this keeps him away from writing at Marvel.

[KnightWing]

Oh, sure, but this puts the nail in the STAY THE FUCK AWAY FROM DC coffin.

[Venneh]

So long as he's not in a position that he would have power over the stories to, say, the level Quesada does, I'm happy. And according to the Marvel panel that I was at, he started out as a screenwriter, so, God help me saying this, it actually makes a lot of sense.

But the move worries me, cause I don't know how close this would be to, say, taking over as EIC whenever Quesada steps down.