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Adding to the chaos, leadership appears fractured. Rumors swirl about the departure of key personnel, with many veteran writers and editors fleeing the sinking ship. Notably, some former top creators are jumping ship to platforms like Substack, aiming to develop their own creator-owned projects. The departure of influential figures like Maggie Howell and Dan Mirin—who moved to rival publishers—signals an exodus of experience and vision from DC.