- It’s official now, Bob Schreck has indeed left Oni Press. Sounds like everything there has been left in good hands, though, so we’re not at all worried for the future of any of the Askew books. We wish Bob luck in his new position. Here’s the article, courtesy of Another Universe:
by Matt Brady
Continuing to collect editors the way fans collect their comics, DC recently announced that Bob Schreck, former Senior Group Editor at Dark Horse Comics, and more recently co-founder (with Joe Nozemack) of Oni Press, has been appointed to the position of Senior Editor in the DC Universe editorial group.
A multi-decade veteran of comics, Schreck began his comic book career in marketing, promotions and administration, working for Creation Conventions, Marvel Comics and Comico, and rose to the position of Marketing Director at Dark Horse Comics in 1990.
Later, Schreck became Senior Group Editor at Dark Horse, editing such projects as Frank Miller’s Sin City and Mike Allred’s Madman, as well as winning two consecutive Harvey Awards as the editor of Dark Horse Presents.
Leaving Dark Horse in 1996, Schreck continued to develop high-profile projects, such as Clerks: the Comic Book, Oni Double Feature and Whiteout.
“I am extremely honored that Paul Levitz and Mike Carlin have invited me to DC Comics and very excited to be joining such an impressive group of editors,” Schreck said.
“Oni Press is now in the capable hands of Joe Nozemack and Jamie S. Rich, and I’m certain that they will continue to make me proud of what we started together. Meanwhile, I look forward to working closely with the many friends and associates I’ve made over the years at DC, and am eager to help them to continue publishing great comics reading for all ages.”
While at DC, Schreck will become part of Mike Carlin’s DC Universe group, and is expected to take on a diverse range of assignments and to acquire new projects for the group. Because he will not arrive at the DC offices until May, his only announced assignment at this time is taking over Legends of the DC Universe.
DC’s Executive Vice President and Publisher Paul Levitz weighed in on Schreck’s move, saying…”Bob has spent his considerable time in comics showing his eclectic great taste, ability to work with talented people, and to be a cheerleader for projects as both an editor and a marketer. That’s a great combination of editorial skills, and I look forward to seeing the effect he has on DC.”
Mike Carlin, Executive Editor of the DC Universe added, “Bob joins DC at a particularly exciting time,” referring to two other recently announced DC additions. “He, Heidi MacDonald and Matt Idelson should infuse the DC Universe with new and different ideas that will help keep ‘The Original Universe’ just that.”
A current resident of the Pacific Northwest, Schreck will begin work for DC on April 1, working from his home, and plans to relocate to New York City on May 1.
Word also comes through the grapevine that Shreck’s move to DC will attract a few creators back who may have had some difficulties with DC’s policies in the past, with one creator already hinting that he may be looking at some DC work in his future. More details as we get them.