Who founded Dark Horse Comics and when was it established?
Mike Richardson opened Dark Horse Comics in Milwaukie, Oregon during 1986. He used money from his chain of comic book shops called Pegasus Books to start the company.
Questions about Dark Horse Comics
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What major intellectual properties did Dark Horse Comics acquire after its initial success?
Dark Horse acquired Godzilla in 1987 and then Aliens and Predator in 1989. Star Wars licensing came later in 1991 which was owned by Marvel prior to the Dark House Comics acquisition.
When did Embracer Group complete their acquisition of Dark Horse Media?
Swedish gaming company Embracer Group launched its acquisition of Dark Horse Media in December 2021. They completed the buyout in March 2022.
Which publisher became the primary distributor for Dark Horse Comics in June 2023?
Dark Horse announced a business partnership with Penguin Random House Publishing as the company's new primary comic book distributor in June 2022. The multi-year distribution deal began in June 2023 replacing Diamond Comics Distributors.
What significant division did Mike Richardson form within Dark Horse Comics in 1992?
Richardson formed Dark Horse Entertainment, the company's critically acclaimed film and television division in 1992. This division allowed popular characters like Aliens and Predator to appear in their own lines alongside Dark Horse Presents.