Sean Mackiewicz

As Senior Vice President, Editor in Chief, Sean Mackiewicz manages Skybound’s extensive comic book catalog that houses over 30 titles. The company’s library of content includes; THE WALKING DEAD, INVINCIBLE, OUTCAST, MANIFEST DESTINY, EXTREMITY, REDNECK, SUPER DINOSAUR, OBLIVION SONG, DIE!DIE!DIE!, and more. Skybound titles sell across both domestic and international markets covering territories in over 125 different countries. Sean also manages Skybound Books, a new Simon & Schuster imprint launched within the Atria division and focused on stories in the realm of science fiction, fantasy, and horror.
In this role Sean is responsible for managing and editing the company’s current books in addition to sourcing new talent and titles to expand Skybound’s catalog. Sean is the point person for our comic book creators, artists and writers, and oversees a growing in-house editorial team. He oversees and guides the development of new titles and talent, ensuring a titles brand extension’s integrity. He also serves as a story consultant for all comic titles for Skybound’s interactive, gaming, feature and television projects.
Sean is also a comic book creator himself, credited as the writer and creator of GASOLINA, a new series from Skybound and Image following the story of a newlywed couple in the midst of a cartel war when it turns supernatural. GASOLINA’s debut issue sold out on the day of its release and required a second print for comic book retailers.
Prior to joining Skybound, Sean worked on the editorial team at DC Comics which houses high-profile titles including WONDER WOMAN, BATMAN, SUPERMAN, and more.