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Anonymous asked:

There are a bunch of different types of “editors” credited on comic books. What’s the difference between an assistant editor and an editor? Editor-in-chief? Who do I blame for proofreading mistakes?

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jordandwhiteqna:

Sure thing.

The Editor listed in a book is the person who is, editorially, in charge of that book. They are ultimately responsible for the book in a ways–hiring the creators, working with them at every step, making sure the book is high quality, and making sure it’s on time. We have a proof reading department who reads our books for typos…but that doesn’t REALLY matter–the ultimate responsibility for the book falls with the editor on pretty much every level.

Assistant Editors assist the editors in doing all of those same things. They end up doing the grunt work on the books, but they do it under the supervision/direction of an editor.

Associate Editor is a step between Assistant and full Editor. It means the person has been with the company a while and probably oversees some books of their own as well as still helping out on certain books.

The Editor In Chief is overseeing the entire line, but usually is not involved in the day-to-day or even issue-by-issue basis. Axel is steering the giant cruise ship of the Marvel Universe, but the editors are responsible for the specific onboard entertainments.

Nov. 29 2016
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