The Hollywood Reporter has an exclusive that Marvel Comics is leaving the Big Apple and heading across the country to Los Angeles as part of a major shift. Employees are being asked to relocate to Burbank by next July.

Folks have been expecting major news when it comes to the future of Marvel Comics under its new leadership, and this seems to be it, an interesting choice as the publisher heads into San Diego Comic-Con which kicks off next week. It’s sure to be THE topic of conversation.

The relocation plan was revealed during a town hall meeting where employees where told that the publishing division would be moving its location. Burbank is the current headquarters of Marvel Studios as well as the its parent company The Walt Disney Company, so the consolidation makes sense as the movies/television plans become more entwined with the comic side of things.

Stephen Wacker has also been named the new editor-in-chief, replacing C.B. Cebulski who took on the role in 2017. Cebulski will remain with Marvel and head to Japan to focus on the company’s push into manga (insert Akira Yoshida joke here).

Marvel has been criticized in recent years for lack of excitement in its comic line with many feeling there’s been a creative slump.

Marvel has recently seen new leadership installed with Brad Winderbaum and David Abdo taking on leadership positions in the company. It has been expected with their installation the company would eventually shift to bring their comics, film, and television visions more aligned.

Marvel’s move is a seismic shift ending almost a century of history as New York City is where the might Marvel bullpen created the company and characters we know today.

In 2015, DC left New York City to head to Burbank.

The plan from Marvel has been in the works for some time, and the plan is to complete the relocation by July 2027.

Below is the memo sent to Marvel staff:

Team,

We just wrapped a town hall with the team in New York and wanted to share some important Marvel Comics and Franchise news with everyone.

As we look toward the future, we’ve made the decision to relocate the Comics and Franchise division to Marvel’s central headquarters in Burbank, California. This move will position the team beside our broader creative organization and create opportunities for collaboration across both Marvel and Disney. Our goal is simple: to continue to make the best comic books in the business. Bringing our comics, film, television, and other creative teams together will help us learn from one another, collaborate, and build on the strengths that make Marvel the true House of Ideas.

New York has played a huge part in who Marvel is as a company, and in the pages of our comics. While our network of writers and artists is now an international operation, New York is still woven into our DNA and that will never change. Our colleagues in New York have helped shape generations of stories and characters, and their contributions to Marvel’s legacy cannot be overstated. We sincerely hope they choose to continue that journey with us in California. We are committed to supporting every affected employee throughout this transition, which will take place over the next 12 months.

We also announced today that Stephen Wacker has been named Marvel Comics’ new Editor-in-Chief. Many of you know Stephen from his years at Marvel between 2006 and 2022. He is a tremendous editor, a passionate advocate for creators, and someone who deeply understands that Marvel Comics is the source code of our entire enterprise. Stephen will be at SDCC and will officially join us in Burbank the week of July 27 before spending time in New York the first week of August. We’re excited for everyone who doesn’t know him to get to know him.

At the same time, longtime Editor-in-Chief C.B. Cebulski will be stepping into a new role overseeing APAC-originated graphic fiction and manga, based in Japan. This opportunity reflects both C.B.’s passion for the medium and the tremendous potential we see in that space. We’re deeply grateful for his leadership, partnership, and stewardship of the Marvel line over the past decade and are fortunate to have him spearheading this new endeavor for us.

We know this has been a year of significant change for Marvel. Through all of it, this team has continued to show up with creativity, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to great storytelling. That commitment is the foundation of everything we do, and it’s what will carry us into this next chapter.

For our New York colleagues, we’ll be sharing additional details very soon, and we’re available to answer questions and support you through the transition.

Thank you for everything you do for Marvel and for the fans we serve.

Brad & David