Publisher You Should Know: Dark Horse
It was long ago… way before Image Comics was born. The time was 1986 and then comic book store owner Mike Richardson decided to be a publisher, from that point on Dark Horse was born. But to hear the tale of origin, it is best to hear it right from the horse’s mouth and this is what you should know. “Dark Horse Comics, Inc. is a privately held Oregon company established in 1986. Corporate headquarters are located in Milwaukie, Oregon. Founded in 1986 by Mike Richardson, behind the concept of establishing an ideal atmosphere for creative professionals, Dark Horse Comics has grown to become the third-largest comics publisher in the United States and is acclaimed internationally for the quality and diversity of its line. By attracting the top talent in the comics field, Dark Horse continues to change the shape of the industry and grow its brand throughout the world.