Est. 1986 · Indie heavyweight since 1986
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Dark Horse Comics
Founded by Mike Richardson in 1986. Home of Hellboy, Sin City, The Mask, Concrete, and decades of creator-owned independent publishing. Held the licensed Star Wars comics catalogue from 1991 to 2014. One of the largest independent American comics publishers and the launching pad for properties that became foundational films, television series, and video games.
Dark Horse — frequently asked
Quick facts about this publisher and its first appearances.
When was Dark Horse founded?
Dark Horse was founded in 1986.
How many Dark Horse first appearances are in this archive?
This archive currently catalogues 3 Dark Horse character debuts.
What is Dark Horse known for?
Founded by Mike Richardson in 1986. Home of Hellboy, Sin City, The Mask, Concrete, and decades of creator-owned independent publishing. Held the licensed Star Wars comics catalogue from 1991 to 2014. One of the largest independent American comics publishers and the launching pad for properties that became foundational films, television series, and video games.