Bob Schreck has been offered Archie Goodwin’s vacant position at DC Comics and has left Oni Comics, the company he set up, to take it.

Schreck was allegedly offered an editorial job by DC when he left Dark Horse, but Schreck’s recent track record at Oni have convinced DC that a higher position would suit his talents more. A prominent DC employee wouldn’t confirm or deny this story, but said simply “Rich, no one can replace Archie Goodwin”. Indeed. Another industry source states that DC are looking for a Schreck-like figure. And a phone call to Oni Press confirmed that Schreck has been offered the position but “that’s it right now.”

Anyway the rumour is that Schreck now seems convinced that DC is the place to go. And surely DC employees aren’t allowed to own half of another comic book company? Look for some strange things happening at Oni shortly.

Schreck, Heidi McDonald and Matt Idelson, all in one week. Is this another part of DC’s attempt to own the universe? And if the Marvel thing doesn’t work out, could they find room for Jim Shooter? [RICH’S RAMBLINGS]