Big Changes In Marvel Leadership: Buckley Out, Winderbaum And Abdo In
Marvel has announced significant leadership changes, with Dan Buckley set to depart in 2027. Brad Winderbaum will take over as Head of Marvel Television, Animation, Comics & Franchise, while David Abdo has been appointed General Manager, Comics & Franchise. These changes come amid a broader restructuring at Marvel and Disney.
- ▪Dan Buckley, Marvel's longtime president, will leave the company in 2027 after a leadership transition.
- ▪Brad Winderbaum has been promoted to Head of Marvel Television, Animation, Comics & Franchise.
- ▪David Abdo, previously General Manager of Disney Music Group, will serve as General Manager, Comics & Franchise.
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BusinessHollywood & EntertainmentBig Changes In Marvel Leadership: Buckley Out, Winderbaum And Abdo InByRob Salkowitz,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Rob Salkowitz is an Eisner-nominated comics journalist and author.Follow AuthorMay 18, 2026, 03:40pm EDTMay 18, 2026, 03:51pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Brad Winderbaum (left) promoted to Head of Marvel Television, Animation, Comics & Franchise, and David Abdo (right) General Manager, Comics & Franchise, appointed May 18, 2026.Courtesy of Marvel StudiosMarvel just dropped a bombshell announcement of a leadership change at the top of the comics publishing and franchise teams.
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