Stephen Christy

Stephen Christy has an extensive work experience in the comic book industry, having held various roles at different companies. Stephen started their career at Devil's Due Publishing as the Manager of Development, where they opened the Los Angeles office and supervised the company's IP development pipeline. Stephen also negotiated licensing deals with companies like Hasbro and Capcom.

In 2009, Christy joined Archaia Entertainment as the Director of Development, where they partnered with investors to acquire the company and rebranded it as Archaia Entertainment. Stephen focused on developing high-end original graphic novel content and secured a groundbreaking publishing deal with The Jim Henson Company. During their tenure, Archaia won five Eisner Awards, including back-to-back wins for Best Graphic Novel.

Christy then became the Editor-in-Chief at Archaia Entertainment, where they helped build the company's revenue to $2MM yearly and oversaw their IP development and publishing pipeline. Stephen also supervised the company's IP translation business and optioned multiple feature films to 20th Century Fox and Warner Bros.

In 2013, Christy joined BOOM! Studios as the VP of Development, where they set up and supervised the company's first-look deal with 20th Century Fox. Stephen also played a key role in the merger/acquisition of Archaia by BOOM! Studios. Later, they were promoted to President of Development at BOOM! Studios, where they managed all film and TV production and development for the company's extensive comic book IP catalog. Stephen founded BOOM!'s production company office and secured a first look feature film deal at 20th Century Fox.

Throughout their career, Stephen Christy has demonstrated strong expertise in IP development, licensing, and production, building successful collaborations with major studios, agencies, and talent in the comic book industry.

Stephen Christy attended Emerson College from 2003 to 2007, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Film and Television Production. Prior to their time at Emerson College, there is no available information about their education.