Long-time Marvel Comics editor Ralph Macchio has decided to retire. He served as editor for 35 years at the comic book company.
The publisher’s editor-in-chief Axel Alonso told CBR that Macchio is stepping down, but informed fans that they can expect to see him return to writing in the future.
“After 35 years of distinctive service, senior editor Ralph Macchio is retiring,” he said. “Ralph’s a living legend who’s edited some of the most important titles we’ve ever published – from Frank Miller’s Daredevil to Walter Simonson’s Thor to the early ‘Ultimate’ line to the Stephen King series.
“He’s also one of the world’s true gentlemen – and I mean that from the bottom of my heart – and a master impersonator whose ‘Tom Brevoort’ has to be seen to be believed. While Ralph’s closing the door on his editing work, he’s opening the door to another – expect to see him back behind the writer’s desk, soon.”
I take it this is not The Karate Kid?
@Dave in NY: You are correct, however, at Marvel this Ralph Macchio was nicknamed “The Karate Kid” but isn’t related to the actor famous for that role.
@Sam
Thanks Sam, I was thinking the same thing as Dave, but I knew he was too young to be writing for 35 years.