Eddie Berganza is the Executive Editor for DC Comics

DC Comics

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Berganza was born in Guatemala

Guatemala

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 and moved to New York City at seven years old. He learned to speak English by watching reruns of the Adventures of Superman

Adventures of Superman (TV series)

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television series starring George Reeves

George Reeves

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, often shouting 'Look, up in the sky!' without explanation, leaving the surrounding adults perplexed by his outbursts.

Berganza had the intention of becoming a publicist before he started a college internship with Starlog

Starlog

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where he first met Bob Greenberger

Robert Greenberger

Robert "Bob" Greenberger known for his work as an editor for Comics Scene, Starlog Press and Weekly World News, as well as holding executive positions at both Marvel Comics and DC Comics. He is also an elected office holder in his home of Fairfield, Connecticut.-Early life:Greenberger was born in...

. Greenberger helped Berganza get his first job at DC comics in the copy room.

Eddie Berganza has been recognized for his work with nominations for the Comics Buyer's Guide

Comics Buyer's Guide

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 Fan Award for Favorite Editor in 1998, 1999, and 2000. He has written for such DC titles as Supergirl

Supergirl

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, Titans and Wednesday Comics

Wednesday Comics

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, and edited numerous comics (such as Blackest Night) and is editing the year-long maxi-series Brightest Day

Brightest Day

Brightest Day is a year-long comic book maxi-series that began in April 2010. The story follows the ending of the series Blackest Night and how the aftermath of these events affect the entire DC Universe.-Plot:...

with Rex Ogle and Adam Schlagman.

On December 1, 2010, Berganza was promoted to Executive Editor of DC Comics by Editor-in-Chief Bob Harras

Bob Harras

Robert "Bob" Harras is an American comics writer and editor, who was editor-in-chief of Marvel Comics from 1995 to 2000 and currently serves as editor-in-chief of DC Comics.-Career:...

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