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Matt Brady departs Newsarama

Friday, July 17th, 2009

By Alex Segura

By now, you’ve heard the news — Matt Brady, editor of long-running comic news site NEWSARAMA stepped down today, taking with him two decades of experience covering the industry.

It’s with mixed feelings that I type this, because this isn’t just another blog post for me, personally. I seriously doubt I’d have much of a place in the comic book industry if not for Matt, who, along with NEWSARAMA founder Mike Doran took a chance on a pesky college kid who was willing to write for peanuts (i.e. “free”). The comic book industry is a small place, and I’m proud to count Matt among my friends.

But despite my constant remarks to the contrary, this isn’t about me. Over the years, NEWSARAMA has built a reputation based on intelligent and balanced reportage, keen industry insight and a funny, self-deprecating tone that really comes directly from Matt. The site has always been at the forefront of covering all things relating to comics and will certainly continue to do so, and that’s a testament to Matt’s frightening work ethic and ability to build lasting relationships.

So, consider this a tip of the hat to you, Matt. Don’t get a big head over it.

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6 Responses to “Matt Brady departs Newsarama”

  1. RockinRich says on July 17th, 2009 at 4:40 pm :

    Looking forward to Matt’s next venture. BleedingCool perhaps? Why not?

  2. Hyperion322 says on July 17th, 2009 at 5:08 pm :

    I’m curious, did Matt announce why he’s departing? ~ Hype

  3. Chuck@ComicList says on July 18th, 2009 at 8:54 am :

    Hyperion, this is as close as a reason given:

    “After nearly twenty years of covering comics, and ten years with Newsarama, I’ve decided that it’s time for me to move on to other arenas and challenges. And just to cut off the legs of any rumors that may be trying to take root, this is a decision I made, and am leaving the site at my own time, on my own terms.”

    http://www.newsarama.com/comics/070917-goodbye.html

  4. Farewell, Matt Brady | I am Graeme McMillan's Blog says on July 18th, 2009 at 9:26 am :

    [...] tributes poured in from peers and former colleagues alike, some questioned the timing of the resignation, suggesting that perhaps he was simply trying [...]

  5. CaffeinatedRamblingsDotCom says on July 18th, 2009 at 1:14 pm :

    This does not bode well for reliable comic industry reporting on the net…

  6. bohemiacomicsreader says on July 18th, 2009 at 9:22 pm :

    Best of luck Matt.

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