Rachel Gluckstern - Editor
New York, NY, United States
Editor experienced in creative development, visual storytelling, and licensed publishing. I solve problems.
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Overview
I'm a professional editor with a lot of experience in Kids, YA, and Licensed Publishing. After over ten years with DC Entertainment, especially within the Batman Group, I'm looking to expand outwards into the greater publishing world. I know how to grasp the core essence of a concept and help the writer bring that out in the clearest, best voice possible. And for those interested in illustrated work, I bring a strong eye for design and visual storytelling to the table. The manuscript is a fabulous puzzle waiting to be solved, and I'm here to be your cheat sheet!
Languages
English (UK)
English (US)
Fiction
Adventure
Anthologies
Children's - Middle Grade
Children's - Picture Books
Comics & Graphic Novels
Crime & Mystery
Fantasy
Science Fiction
Thriller
Young Adult & Teen
Non-Fiction
Comics (non fiction)
Education & Reference
Entertainment
Music
Awards
- 2013 YALSA Great Graphic Novels Fiction List – Xombi (Editor)
- 2011 IGN – Best Single Issue of the Year – Secret Six #36 (Editor)
- 2009 YALSA Top Ten Great Graphic Novels for Teens – Cairo (Assistant Editor)
- 2008 YALSA Top Ten Great Graphic Novels for Teens – Blue Beetle: Shellshocked (Assistant Editor)
Work experience
Editor and Consultant
SuperStarEditor
April, 2015
–
Present
(over 4 years)
Editor
DC Entertainment
November, 2004
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April, 2015
(over 10 years)
Portfolio (10 selected works)
Cairo
G. Willow Wilson, M.K. Perker
Written by G. Willow Wilson Art and cover by M.K. Perker Written by breakout talent G. Willow Wilson, a Cairo-based journalist, and drawn by renowned illustrator M.K. Perker, the original hardcover graphic novel CAIRO is action-adventure that brings the ancient and modern Middle East together with a Vertigo twist! A stolen hookah, a spiritual underworld, and a genie on the run change the lives... read more
Xombi
John Rozum
Writer John Rozum and artist Frazer Irving (BATMAN AND ROBIN) team up to deliver the finest in contemporary urban horror - with a super hero twist in this sensational graphic novel! XOMBI centers around David Kim, a medical researcher who was attacked in his laboratory by strange creatures and left for dead. His supernaturally induced mortal injuries were repaired by nanomachines injected into... read more
Catwoman Vol. 1: The Game (The New 52)
Judd Winick
A New York Times BestsellerAs a part of the acclaimed DC Comics—The New 52 event of September 2011, meet Selina Kyle, also known as Catwoman. She's addicted to the night. Addicted to shiny objects. Addicted to Batman. Most of all, Catwoman is addicted to danger. She can't help herself, and the truth is–she doesn't want to. She's good at being bad, and very bad at being good.But this time, Seli... read more
The super-hot Mattel Justice League line leaps to the printed page in this all-ages, all-fun series featuring the most recognizable heroes from the DC Universe.Filled with exciting adventures friendly to new readers and old, this volume features the JLA facing off with some of their biggest foes including the power-stealing android Amazo and the super-ape known as Gorilla Grodd! Also includes ... read more
Sword of Sorcery Vol. 1: Amethyst (The New 52)
Christy Marx
Amy Winston leads a strange life on the road with her mother. She's about to learn why it's all been necessary when she discovers she's the lost princess of Gemworld -- and has powerful enemies hunting her!
As the surviving Squad members attempt to recover from their disastrous Gotham City mission, we learn a dark secret that has been festering in the team since issue #1: a traitor stalks the Suicide Squad! The saboteur's mission: Assassinate Amanda Waller, expose the Squad and leave Task Force X in ruins! The Basilisk strikes!
Blue Beetle (Book 1): Shellshocked
Keith Giffen, Cully Hammer
Written by Keith Giffen & John Rogers Art by Cully Hamner, Duncan Rouleau, Cynthia Martin and Phil Moy Cover by Duncan Rouleau Collecting THE BLUE BEETLE #1-6! Tearing its way through the events of DAY OF VENGEANCE and INFINITE CRISIS, the mystical Blue Beetle scarab has chosen its new guardian: teenager Jaime Reyes! But supernatural powers can be a blessing or a curse, and when it comes to th... read more
Rachel has 3 reviews
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she was passionate about the story.
Ozcan Demirbas, April 2018
I liked what I got from Rachel. She helped me make some great improvements to my manuscript.
Timothy Gabriel, November 2017
Rachel provided great suggestions for improving my story and was thorough in finding grammar and style issues with the text. She was very professional and I could tell that she closely read my novel and wanted it to be the best it could be. Also, Rachel has great communication skills; it was always easy to reach her with questions and to discuss how best to improve problem areas.
Adam Bender, July 2017
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