As The Beat reported earlier this yr, veteran IDW editor Scott Dunbier stepped down from the writer again in April, simply forward of a wave of layoffs. Since then he’s been teasing an announcement on his subsequent transfer, and now we’ve bought affirmation that he’s beginning his OWN publishing firm, known as ACT 4. Dunbier will host a panel on Friday, July twenty sixth the place he’ll reveal the preliminary publishing slate.
The announcement was teased on socials with the brand design – which is from the one and solely Chip Kidd.
Dunbier feedback “The aim of Act 4 will probably be to create books—comics, graphic novels, collections, Artist’s Editions—which are sure collectively by the standard of their content material. Making this transfer is thrilling, and a bit scary, however I really like the books that I do, and it’s time to wager on myself.”
Extra info will probably be revealed right here!
Scott Dunbier: Act 4 Publishing, Friday, 7/26/24, 1:30PM – 2:30PM, Room: 10
As we famous earlier than, Dunbier invented the Artists Version format, and it’s been a lot imitated…we’re certain he’s had no scarcity of job presents, however he’s betting on himself and beginning his personal shingle. And why not? From 1995 till earlier this yr, Dunbier led lots of WildStorm/DC and IDW Publishing’s most acclaimed initiatives. Apart from inventing each Absolute Editions AND Artist’s Editions, he was the editor on Alan Moore’s America’s Greatest Comics line, the Cliffhanger imprint, and Darwyn Cooke’s sequence of Parker graphic novels. He has extra Eisner and Harvey and Ringo awards than has has shelf area to place them. With this type of resume, it’s about time he began his personal gig.
And the corporate is rolling out simply as he deliberate again in a Social Media submit
First, let me as soon as once more thank everybody for the unbelievable assist I’ve acquired since asserting I’d be leaving IDW Publishing after 16 years. It was a troublesome selection, prior to now 29 years I’ve had two jobs, first at WildStorm Productions (later DC/WildStorm), after which at IDW. I don’t make modifications like this evenly.
A few issues I want to say.
Leaving IDW was my determination alone. I’ll at all times have a smooth spot for the corporate that has been my residence for thus lengthy. I’ll miss most of my former co-workers an incredible deal. The work they do is excellent, and I care enormously for them. However it was time to go.
As of at present, I’m excited for the longer term. I’ve determined to do one thing which may be a bit loopy, I will probably be beginning my very own publishing firm. I cannot but converse immediately about my publishing plans, and even expose the title of my firm. Within the weeks to come back I will probably be submitting paperwork to create it and I’ll periodically replace through social media.
My aim is to announce my first books, assuming issues go as deliberate, at San Diego Comedian-Con in July.
All the very best,
Scott Dunbier
And in the event you’ve forgotten Dunbier’s wonderful work, right here’s the duvet of the BATMAN: YEAR ONE artists version cowl, Dunbier’s final hurrah for IDW.
Associated
