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Newsarama reports today that Robert Harras, who served as editor-in-chief of Marvel Comics from 1995 to 2000, has been named editor-in-chief of DC Comics. He is the first person to hold that position since Jenette Khan held it from 1981 to 2002. 

“We could not be more excited to make this announcement,” DC Comics co-publisher Dan DiDio said via press release. “Bob is a tremendous evaluator of talent, character and story. He is a proven leader who brings a keen understanding of the marketplace to the position.”

Harras will oversee editorial content for DC Comics, DC Universe, MAD Magazine and Vertigo, and will be based in New York City. Harras was previously the group editor of collected editions for the company. 

In his earlier career, Harras served as chief editor for Marvel’s X-Men books, and had a roughly four-year run on The Avengers. 

“Bob Harras’ personal and creative integrity is respected and renowned throughout the comic book industry,” Co-Publisher Jim Lee said. “As an editor, he provides invaluable insight into storytelling and character.”