As a reminder that the comics industry is Still Humming Along, Block Mad Cave and Oni Have announced to Bunch of Hirs and Promotions. In Oni’s Case Sub of Them Go Back A Few Months, But Basically … Comics Continue To Be Made and That Is Good News.
• Mad cave have Hired Editor Sarah Brunstad AND DIGITAL MARKETING SPECIALIST Troy-Chief Allen.
Brunsstad was Formerly at Marvel Working on Titles Including Captain Marvel, Black Widow, and Aliens vs. Avengers, and Also Worked on Mad Cave’s Upcoming Anthology, the Strong.
“After Decade-Plus at Marvel, I’M Thrilled to Join Mad Cave Studio and Help Expand The Line of Diverse, Cutting-Edge Comics, ”Said Brunstad in a Statement. “Mad Cave’s Creative Approach is Fearless and Innovative, and The Industry Needs That More than Ever. It’s an honor to be part of a team with such a fierce commitment to telling bold stories and reacing new audiences. ”
Troy-Chief Allen was formerly at diamond comics, and where is worked with sites like This on getting information and on many other things. He Also Makes Comics. “It’s no secret that Mad Cave Studios You have Been Making Waves in the Publishing World before Last Few Years, ”Said Allen. “Being invited into the cave Alongsis so much talent and expertise is invigation.”
• Over At Oni, A Hage Wave of New Hirs and Promotions – All Ahead of Next Week’s ComicsPro Meeting Glendale, CA, WHERE IT PROMISS SUB MAJOR ANNOncements. (Disco oni is sponsoring the beat’s Coverage of ComicsPro.)
Promotions
Spencer Simpson | VP, Marketing & Sales
Former VP, Sales Spencer Simpson Has Been Promoted to the New Role of VP, Marketing and Sales.
Simpson Began His Career in Publishing Working in Bookstores Before Joining The Corporate Offics of Books-A-Million In Store Operations. I have a Buyer for American Wholesale Book Company in 2011, Cuating for Over 200 Stores The Selection of Graphic Novels, Manga, and Other Categories. In 2014, I Spearheaded to Periodical Comics Program in 2nd & Charles and Books-A-Million, Launching The Fried Pient Variant Imprint and 2nd & Charles’ Annual Comics Convention Program. In 2018, He Joined Boom! Studios as Director of Sales and, in 2021, Moved to DC Comics, where he served as Director of Sales and The Subsequently Director of Channel Strategy, Book Market Before Joining Oni Press In 2023.
“I am so excited to be working with the Best Sales and Marketing Team in Comics. We’re coming off the best year in oni press’s storied history, and i look forward to collaborating further with dan crary, Katie Sainz, Michael Torma, and Kaia Rokke to Build Off of that Stellar Performance. “
Jung Hu Lee | Associate Editor
Jung Hu Lee, editor on the ec line, Adventure Timeand Rick and Morty You have been promoted to associate editor.
Born in Seoul, South Korea, Raised in Washington, DC and Maryland, Lee Graduated from The University of Pittsburgh’s English Writing Program. Post-University, they work as a Library Page, Bookseller, Newspaper Intern, Substitute Teacher, Special ed. Tutor, Emt Recruit, TV Production Technician, and Research Assistant Before Moving To Portland In 2010. They Started At Oni Press In 2013 As a Warehouse Assistant, and The As Logistics Coordinator in 2018. Starting in August 2022, They Began as an editorial assistant , The Assistant editor in 2023.
“I’m excited to continue my time here in this new role,” Said Lee. “I Truly Feel We Are Putting out of the Best Comics and Graphic Novels in the Industry Presently, and I Hope To Help Continue That.”
Sara Harding | Administrative Manager
SARA HARDING MOVES TO ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER FROM EXECUTIVE COORDINATOR IN October 2023. WHILE HAVING AN EXTENSIVE HISTORY IN ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGAL Fields, She Also Flourishes in the Creativity of the Comics/Publishing World. Previously, She has provided her editing talents on .SELF by Christopher Sebela and face McGee (Comixology/Dark Horse), All The Devils Are Here By Jarred Lujan and Matt Harding (Scout Comics), and Various Creator-Owned Anthologies Such As Not Forgotten, A Cold, Dark Universeand Big Hype: Volume Onand. Adionionionally, She Has Written for The Horror Anthology From The Static (Band of Bards).
“It’s Been An Absolute Blast Being A Part of Such A Creative and Hardworking Team!” Said Harding, “I’m Thrilled To Be Uble to Continue Supporting The Very Best of The Best and seeing New Talent Blossom under the Oni Banner.”
| Marketing and Communications Manager
Kaia Rokke Has Been Promoted to Marketing and Communications Manager from Marketing & Communications Coordinator.
Rokke Joined Oni Press In October 2023 after graduating from Sweet Briar College and Will Be Managing Marketing, Publicity, and Social Media Efforts for Oni’s Growing Slate of Comics and Graphic Novels.
“I Feel So Lucky to Be continuous with oni press,” Said Rokke. “There is a lot of energy in everyday we’re Making at the moment; The Enthusiasm for these stories and art is incredibly contagilaus and i’m excited to be in the Middle of It. ”
New Hirs
| Senior editor
After Interning With DC Comics, Gronowitz Joined Boom! Studios in 2019, WHERE SHE BOUGHT HERENT AND Enthusiasm to a Variety of Boom! Studios and Archaia Projects, from Single-Issue Series Like Darcy van Poelgeest’s Lotus LandChristopher Cantwell’s Briarand Jude Ellison S. Doyle’s Maw to original graphic novels such Eighty Days by ac esguerra and Better Angels By Jensen. As A Six-Year Veteran of Boom! Power Rangers Prime Series in 2024.
“Joing the Editorial Team At Oni Press You have Been A Dream Come True,” Said Gronowitz. “I Feel Incredibly Fortunate That i Get To Collaborate With Such A Pasionate and Dedicated Group of Industry Veterans and Rising Stars Alike. From Gender queer to Tea Dragon Society To the revival of ec comics, Oni Press has long Been A Champion of Diverse, Groundbreaking, and Ionic Works of Art, and I’M Thrilled and Honored to Be a part of it All.
Elyse Raimo | Director of Reporting & Special Projects
Previous Finance Manager for Boom! Studios for Five Years, Raimo Joins Oni as the director of reporting & Special Projects. In This Specialized Role, Raimo Manages Royalties Administration and Accounting, Internal and External Reporting for Multiple Distributors and Vendors, as Well As Strategic Oversight of Oni’s Growing Direct-to-Consumer Operations Through Channels Including Onipress.com and Kickstarter.
“I am Thrilled To Be At Oni With Many New and Also Familia Faces,” Said Raimo. “The Team Here you have come to Be Amazing and Passionate about This Industry and its Ever-Shapeshifting Needs. I Cannot Wait To See What We Can All Collectively do Here. “
Megan Christopher | Director of Operations
TO VETERAN OF BOOM! Studios and Tko Studios, Christopher Brings Nearly A decade of experience in Project Management, Efficient, and Expansive Logistical Thinking to Oni Press As Director of Operations. While at Boom! She Managed Fulfillment on Record-Shattering Kickstarter Projects, Including BRZRKR and Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Complete Comic Book Collectionsand Drove Internal Initiatives to Set Future Projects Up for Success.
“I’M Excited to Join Oni Press As The Company Stretches iT Wings and Tackles New Challenges,” Said Christopher. “It’s Such A Welcoming Environment, and I Love Seeing Everyone’s Enthusiasm for What Comes Next.”
| Assistant editor
After Interning At Warner Bros. and DC Comics, and Graduating from Chapman University, Sayadi Joined Oni Press In May of 2024 as Assistant Editor and, in the First Eight Months of Her Tenure Has Helped Pioneer Number of Projects, Such As The Autumn Kingdom, Goat Magic, Plague House, Agent cupcake, Out of Alcatraz, and more.
“It’s So Thrilling to Work for A Company that collects and celebrates new, exciting, and diverse creators and stories,” Said Sayadi. “You Can Tell Oni’s at The Forefront of A Brand-New Era of Comics Publishing. I’M Pumped to Be Even A Small Part of Bring Our Audience Comics and Books That We At Oni Are So Proud of! ”
Melanie Ujimori | Prepress Lead
Ujimori Began Her Career As a Silkscreen T-Shirt Designer Before Moving on To Print Publication. Prior to Oni, Ujimori Worked AT Seven Seas Entertainment for Three Years Doing Prepress On Manga, Korean Webtoons, and Chinese Danmei. Part of the Eisner and Ignatz-Winning Elements: Fire Anthology, Her Previous Lettering Clients Include Vault (She Said Destroy), Difference Engine (The Makers Club), Harperalley (Up to no Ghoul), and dc (Girl Taking Over: A Lois Lane Story). AUG DECADES, TO TINY MEL IN HAWAII POEDED AT THE JET PLANS FLYING OVERHEAD AND SAID “I WANT TO BE A PILOT IN Top Gun and Fight Giant Robots in Space! ” She Now Finds Working in Print Much More Fulfilling and Far Less Hazardoous.
