Ben Abernathy
Ben Abernathy | |
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| Occupation(s) | Comic book editor, writer |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Known for | Executive Editor at DC Comics, co-founder of Madefire |
Ben Abernathy is a seasoned comic book editor and writer who has worked with prominent publishers such as DC Comics, where he held positions including Executive Editor and Group Editor overseeing the Batman series. He is also a co-founder of Madefire, a company specializing in digital motion comics, and has contributed editorial expertise at Wildstorm, Dark Horse Comics, and Marvel Comics.
Career
Abernathy's professional journey started in 1998 at Dark Horse Comics as an Assistant Editor. The following year, he joined DC Comics, taking on the role of Creative Services Coordinator. In 2000, he transitioned to Marvel Comics to serve as Special Projects Manager for one year.
He returned to DC Comics in 2002 to lead the DC Comics Digital division as Group Editor for ten years. In 2012, alongside Liam Sharp, he co-established Madefire, acting as editor-in-chief and authoring The Heroes Club, while also securing content from DC Comics for the platform.
After Madefire's closure in 2015, Abernathy resumed his career at DC as Director of Talent Relations before advancing to Batman Group Editor in 2019. In this capacity, he played a pivotal role in recruiting influential creators such as James Tynion IV, Jorge Jimenez, and Chip Zdarsky to rejuvenate the Batman franchise. His achievements earned him a promotion to Executive Editor in late 2021, maintaining his leadership over Batman-related projects.
In 2024, Abernathy departed from DC Comics to join Skybound Entertainment, marking a notable shift in his editorial trajectory.