Dark Horse Comics: An Introduction

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Dark Horse Comics: An Introduction

02/03/2021 12:00pm

A Guide to Dark Horse Comics

Dark Horse Comics is a publisher based in Milwaukie, Oregon, in the Portland metro area. Founded in 1986 by Mike Richardson, Dark Horse publishes creator-owned as well as licensed comics and art books, manga and other international titles, prose books, and products such as statues, figures, and accessories. These items are available through retailers including comic shops and bookstores worldwide.

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Dark Horse Sampler

We've selected some great starting points for anyone wanting to learn more about what Dark Horse publishes, and those interested in discovering something new among our varied lineup.

Hellboy

Mike Mignola's beloved creation, Hellboy, has been appearing in comics for more than 25 years. The world of Hellboy and the B.P.R.D. (Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense) continues to expand in series like Hellboy and the B.P.R.D., Witchfinder, and many more.

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Horror

Dark Horse has developed an enduring line of horror comics, including Hellboy. See more selections here, including reprints of classic EC Archives as well as modern, original horror comics.

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Berserk

Among our best-selling titles is the ongoing dark fantasy epic manga by Kentaro Miura, Berserk. Spanning 40 paperback volumes, a guidebook, a novel, and more to come, this series remains a favorite. Translated into English by Duane Johnson for Dark Horse, we now present Berserk Deluxe Editions. Each of these deluxe, oversized hardcover volumes collects several of the original paperback volumes in one.

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Dark Horse Manga

Dark Horse has been publishing Japanese manga, localized and translated into English, for more than 30 years. In addition to perennial favorite Berserk, Dark Horse Manga also publishes titles such as Mob Psycho 100, Lone Wolf and Cub, Blade of the Immortal, Hellsing, Kurosagi Corpse Delivery Service, Elfen Lied, Gou Tanabe's adaptations of H.P. Lovecraft, and many more.

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The Umbrella Academy

The Umbrella Academy is an original comic series created by Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá, now adapted into a hit live-action series on Netflix. The ongoing series now spans three volumes and a spin-off comic miniseries starring fan-favorite character Klaus.

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The Legend of Zelda Encyclopedia

Dark Horse works with a variety of video game licensors on top quality art books, giving fans a behind-the-scenes look at game development, art process, and much more. Beginning in 2013 with The Legend of Zelda™: Hyrule Historia, which was a New York Times bestseller, Dark Horse and Nintendo continue to collaborate on their bestselling line including:

The Legend of Zelda: Art & Artifacts, The Legend of Zelda Encyclopedia (shown here), The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild—Creating a Champion, The Art of Splatoon, Super Mario Encyclopedia, The Art of Super Mario Odyssey, and The Art of Fire Emblem: Awakening.

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The Witcher

CD Projekt Red and Dark Horse collaborate on an extremely popular line of comics, art books, and products based on CD Projekt's The Witcher video game franchise.

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Licensed Video Game Publications and Products

In addition to the Nintendo and The Witcher items shown here, Dark Horse collaborates with video game studios on a wide variety of game-related art books, in-canon comics stories, figures and other merchandise--including franchises such as: Cyberpunk 2077, Final Fantasy, The Last of Us, Dragon Age, God of War, Cuphead, Halo, Overwatch, World of Warcraft, Mass Effect, Minecraft, Metal Gear, and many more.

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Invisible Kingdom - Berger Books

Karen Berger, the award-winning comic book editor and founder of DC Comics' imprint Vertigo, joined Dark Horse to oversee Berger Books. This imprint presents a line of innovative creator-owned comics.

See more about Berger Books here >>

Invisible Kingdom, one of the current titles in the Berger Books line, is an epic sci-fi saga from the acclaimed team of Hugo and World Fantasy Award-winning author G. Willow Wilson (Ms. Marvel, Wonder Woman) and Eisner Award-winning artist Christian Ward (Machine Gun Wizards, Black Bolt).

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Black Hammer

The critically-acclaimed superhero series by creator Jeff Lemire (Gideon Falls, Sweet Tooth) and Dean Ormston (Lucifer, 2000 AD), Black Hammer pays homage to superhero tropes while taking readers in unexpected directions. More about the main Black Hammer series >>

The Black Hammerverse continues to expand, with miniseries following new characters and familiar ones alike. Written by Jeff Lemire, each new miniseries features different artists. These include:

- Sherlock Frankenstein and the Legion of Evil with David Rubín
- Doctor Andromeda and the Kingdom of Lost Tomorrows with Max Fiumara
- Black Hammer '45 with Matt Kindt, Sharlene Kindt, Ray Fawkes, Marie Enger
- The Quantum Age with Wilfredo Torres
- Black Hammer/Justice League: Hammer of Justice! - crossover with DC Comics, with Michael Walsh
- Skulldigger + Skeleton Boy with Tonci Zonjic
- Colonel Weird: Cosmagog with Tyler Crook
- Barbalien: Red Planet with Tate Brombal, Gabriel Walta, Jordie Bellaire, Aditya Bidikar
- Black Hammer: Visions anthology series starring a new creative team on each issue
- Black Hammer: Reborn with Caitlin Yarsky (a return to the main storyline)

And more! Browse all Black Hammer titles >>

See our updated Black Hammer Reading Guide here >>

Stranger Things

Dark Horse and Netflix have partnered on an officially licensed publishing line based on the hit Netflix Original series, Stranger Things! The comics and graphic novels in this line give fans of the beloved show an opportunity to further explore the mysterious world of Hawkins, Indiana.

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Avatar: The Last Airbender

Beginning with Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Art of the Animated Series in 2010, Dark Horse and Nickelodeon have partnered on a line of official Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra original comics, art books, coloring books, and more.

Read the further adventures of these beloved characters, all in canon and officially licensed.

Browse all Avatar and Korra products >>

Plants vs Zombies

The bestselling Plants vs. Zombies series of all-ages graphic novels is another licensed partnership, this time between Dark Horse and PopCap Games. Based on the hit video game series of the same name, the Plants vs. Zombies comics follow human kids Patrice and Nate, helped by Patrice's uncle, Crazy Dave, as they fend off "fun-dead" zombies while teaming up with friendly plant creatures.

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Kids and Young Adult Titles

Dark Horse has been expanding their library for younger readers in recent years. In addition to the Stranger Things, Avatar, Korra, and Plants vs. Zombies titles shown here, Dark Horse continues to work with Disney*Pixar on a variety of all-ages comics and art books, as well as original graphic novels suitable for kids and/or young adults, including: Minecraft, Courageous Princess, Stephen McCranie's Space Boy, Soupy Leaves Home, and many more.

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