Paul Morrissey

Publishing Lead at Wizards of the Coast

Paul Morrissey has a diverse work experience in the publishing and entertainment industry. Paul started their career as a Senior Editor at TOKYOPOP in 2002 and worked there until 2008. During their time at TOKYOPOP, they contributed to various projects as a Senior Editor.

In 2008, Paul joined BOOM! Studios as an Editor. Paul established the all-ages comic book imprint and produced several titles based on Disney and Pixar properties, including The Muppet Show Comic Book, Cars, The Incredibles, Toy Story, Finding Nemo, Monsters, Inc, and Wall*E.

In 2010, they worked as a Freelance Comic Book Writer for The Jim Henson Company and wrote comic books during their time there.

In 2012, they continued their freelance writing career by working as a Freelance Comic Book Writer for Sesame Workshop.

Paul joined Archaia Entertainment, LLC in 2009 as an Editor. Paul received the 2010 Eisner Award for co-editing the critically acclaimed series Mouse Guard: Legends of the Guard. Paul also supervised the creation of new graphic novels based on The Jim Henson Company's properties, such as Fraggle Rock anthology series, The Dark Crystal, and Labyrinth.

In 2013, they started working at Amazon as a Production Manager Lead for Amazon Publishing. Later, they became an Acquisitions Editor for Jet City Comics, a graphic novel imprint under Amazon Publishing. Paul supervised the development and creation of graphic novels and comic books in partnership with renowned writers and artists. Paul also worked as a Creative Developer for Amazon Publishing.

Paul joined Blizzard Entertainment in 2018 as a Lead Editor. Paul played a crucial role in editing and overseeing various projects until their departure in November 2019.

Paul then joined DC Comics in 2015 as a Freelance Comic Book Writer, and their contributions are not further specified.

Lastly, Paul is currently working at Wizards of the Coast since January 2020 as a Publishing Lead. Paul oversees the development and production of MAGIC: THE GATHERING publishing initiatives, including novels, comics, and art books. Paul collaborates with studio partners to drive the overall narrative vision for the MAGIC: THE GATHERING brand.

Paul Morrissey attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where they obtained a BA degree. Their studies primarily focused on film and English Literature. No specific start or end year information is available for this educational experience.

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  • Publishing Lead

    January, 2020 - present