Hank Kanalz is Senior Vice President of Editorial Strategy and Administration for DC Entertainment (DCE). In his role, Kanalz develops comprehensive content plans for both print and digital publishing across DCE’s three imprints: DC Comics, MAD and Vertigo. Kanalz also oversees DCE’s key strategies for talent development and talent engagement. Previously, Kanalz managed the company’s growing digital business and under his leadership, DC Entertainment became the first major comic publisher to offer its entire line on the same day in digital and print formats.

Kanalz has also forged innovative industry partnerships including the deals to offer DCE graphic novels and monthly comic books with Amazon’s Kindle Store, Apple’s iBooks, comiXology, Google Play and Barnes & Noble’s Nook Store. Kanalz is a seasoned veteran in the comics industry, starting his career as a comic book writer more than 27 years ago. He has been with Warner Bros. in various roles since 1996.

He graduated from the University of California, Riverside.