Marvel Knight's Stuart Moore
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Stuart Moore to leave Marvel

Stuart Moore, editor of the Marvel Knights line, will be leaving his Marvel Comics staff position in July to concentrate on a writing career.

"When Stuart first came to Marvel Knights I was certain of two things," Marvel editor-in-chief Joe Quesada says. "One, that he was an incredible addition to the company, and two, I knew we were on borrowed time because he is such a talented writer. I knew that keeping him busy with editorial work would eventually keep him away from what it was that he ultimately wanted to do. I'm saddened to see Stuart go, but I, more than anyone, understand his yearning to stretch his wings."

Moore was also one of the initiators of the MAX line of adult comics at Marvel.

"Marvel's been an incredible ride the past two years, but times change and it's time for me to move on," Moore says. "I'm very grateful to Joe and Nanci Quesada and to Bill Jemas for all the support and encouragement in letting me run through the Marvel Universe with big nasty cleats, and I'm confident that I'll be leaving the Knights imprint in good hands. This is a completely amicable split, and I'll still be around at Marvel Knights through late July to make sure the transition to the new editor is smooth."

ZENDRA, a mini-series written by Moore, was published by Penny Farthing Press, and the sequel begins in July. Another original project by Moore is also in the works.

"A writer I know was once told that his editor was quitting to become a writer," Moore says. "His response was, 'That's like a guy who works in a slaughterhouse deciding he wants to be a cow.' All I can say is, Moo. See you around the ranch."

"And despite what the rumor mill may say, Marvel Knights and MAX are as healthy as ever," Quesada says. "The fun part for fans and industry experts alike is going to be trying to guess whom will be the next person to sit at the helm of Marvel Knights! Keep watching the skies."