Publishers Weekly reports that Vertigo is positioning two editors to acquire original graphic novels in the DC Comics imprint’s push for new material.
Editors Jonathan Vankin and Joan Hilty will focus on graphic-novel acquisitions. Hilty will continue to handle some DC Universe titles.
Graphic novels will be the focus of today’s 3 p.m. “Vertigo Voices” panel, headed by Senior VP-Executive Editor Karen Berger and Group Editor Shelly Bond, where they’re expected to announce three new books: Second Lives, by cartoonist Peter Bagge; Luna Park by author Kevin Taylor and artist Daniel Zezelj; and The Nobody by cartoonist Jeff Lemire.
According to PW, Vertigo is opening the door to literary agents and creators to pitch a variety of material.
April 19th, 2008 at 2:42 pm
Jeff Lemire and Peter Bagge? Very cool!
April 19th, 2008 at 4:18 pm
Great OGNs are one of my favorite things about Vertigo. It’s good to see them put a lot of work into that part.
April 19th, 2008 at 4:56 pm
I feel a OGN pitch coming on….
April 19th, 2008 at 5:19 pm
I thought Peter Bagge wasn’t going to work with DC anymore after his uncomfortable stint on Sweatshop. They must have handed him a wheelbarrow of shekels.
April 19th, 2008 at 7:54 pm
I’m sold on “Luna Park” - based on the description at the link.
April 20th, 2008 at 11:48 am
I’d buy anything with art by Daniel Zezelj- like more Desolation Jones.
With periodical sales not particularly exciting and given the success of some of their OGNs, it makes sense for Vertigo to move more to the bookstore market.
April 21st, 2008 at 6:03 pm
Peter Bagge! SOLD!