Dark Horse Comics

Dark Horse Comics
Parent companyDark Horse Media
StatusActive
FoundedFebruary 4, 1986; 38 years ago (1986-02-04)
FounderMike Richardson
Country of originUnited States
Headquarters locationMilwaukie, Oregon
Distribution
Key people
Publication typesComics, graphic novels, manga, art books, novels
Fiction genres
Imprintsimprint labels
Owner(s)Embracer Group
Official websitewww.darkhorse.com

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]

  1. ^ "Dark Horse moves to Random House for book distribution". October 2, 2013.
  2. ^ "Dark Horse Expands Partnership with Penguin Random House Publisher Services". www.darkhorse.com. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
  3. ^ "Embracer Group enters into an agreement to acquire Dark Horse and forms the tenth operative group". Bloomberg News. December 21, 2021.
  4. ^ "Dark Horse Names Dave Marshall As Editor-In-Chief". September 11, 2015.
  5. ^ "Dark Horse Comics names Freddye Miller its new Managing Editor". September 23, 2021.
  6. ^ a b c d "Dark Horse Comics". Portland State University Library. Retrieved April 24, 2022.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ Salkowitz, Rob. "Comics Publisher Dark Horse Acquired By Swedish Game Company". Forbes. Retrieved April 24, 2022.