Marvel consolidates leadership for TV, animation, comics under Brad Winderbaum

Marvel Entertainment has announced a major restructuring of its leadership, consolidating oversight of its television, animation, comics publishing, and franchise divisions under a single executive. Brad Winderbaum, who currently leads Marvel Television and Marvel Animation, has been promoted to the newly created role of Head of Marvel Television, Animation, Comics, and Franchise.

The move coincides with the departure of longtime Marvel executive Dan Buckley, who has led the comics and franchise divisions. Buckley will remain with the company through mid-2027 to assist with the transition. David Abdo is joining Marvel from the Disney Music Group to serve as General Manager of Comics and Franchise, reporting directly to Winderbaum.

In his expanded role, Winderbaum will oversee the creative direction of Marvel’s publishing portfolio and its global brand strategy, in addition to his existing responsibilities for live-action and animated series. Marvel Comics Editor-in-Chief C.B. Cebulski will now report to Winderbaum.

Marvel Studios President and Chief Creative Officer Kevin Feige endorsed the new leadership structure in a statement. He said Winderbaum’s creative leadership and...