Global InformationDark Horse Comics information
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| Parent company | Dark Horse Media |
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| Status | Active |
| Founded | February 4, 1986 |
| Founder | Mike Richardson |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Headquarters location | Milwaukie, Oregon |
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| Publication types | Comics, graphic novels, manga, art books, novels |
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| Imprints | imprint labels |
| Owner(s) | Embracer Group |
| Official website | www |
Dark Horse Comics is an American comic book, graphic novel, and manga publisher founded in Milwaukie, Oregon by Mike Richardson in 1986.[6] The company was created using funds earned from Richardson's chain of Portland, Oregon, comic book shops known as Pegasus Books and founded in 1980.[6][7]
Dark Horse Comics has emerged as the fourth largest comic publishing company in the United States of America.[6] Dividing profits with artists and writers, as well as supporting artistic and creative rights in the comic book industry, Dark Horse Comics has become a strong proponent of publishing licensed material that often does not fit into mainstream media.[6][8] Several titles include: Sin City, Hellboy, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, 300, Ninja Gaiden, and Star Wars.[8]
In December 2021, Swedish gaming company Embracer Group launched its acquisition of Dark Horse Media, Dark Horse Comics' parent company, and completed the buyout in March 2022.[9]
- ^ "Dark Horse moves to Random House for book distribution". October 2, 2013.
- ^ "Dark Horse Expands Partnership with Penguin Random House Publisher Services". www.darkhorse.com. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
- ^ "Embracer Group enters into an agreement to acquire Dark Horse and forms the tenth operative group". Bloomberg News. December 21, 2021.
- ^ "Dark Horse Names Dave Marshall As Editor-In-Chief". September 11, 2015.
- ^ "Dark Horse Comics names Freddye Miller its new Managing Editor". September 23, 2021.
- ^ a b c d "Dark Horse Comics". Portland State University Library. Retrieved April 24, 2022.
- ^ Klaehn, Jeffery (September 3, 2021). "Mike Richardson Interview". Journal of Graphic Novels and Comics. 12 (5): 1207–1211. doi:10.1080/21504857.2020.1767170. ISSN 2150-4857. S2CID 219432442.
- ^ a b Gustines, George Gene (November 12, 2006). "A Quirky Superhero of the Comics Trade". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved April 24, 2022.
- ^ Salkowitz, Rob. "Comics Publisher Dark Horse Acquired By Swedish Game Company". Forbes. Retrieved April 24, 2022.