Who bought out Dark Horse Comics?

Embracer Group
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Ahead of Christmas, news broke that Dark Horse Comics, one of the largest independent comic book publishers in the Western industry, would be acquired by video game company Embracer Group.

Does Disney own Dark Horse Comics?

When Disney acquired Lucasfilm in 2012, it pulled the license for the Star Wars franchise from Dark Horse, and relaunched the comics under Marvel Comics, which it also owns.

Did DC Buy Dark Horse Comics?

A Swedish video game conglomerate announced Tuesday that it’s purchasing Oregon-based Dark Horse Comics. The Milwaukie-based publisher, the country’s third-largest comics publisher behind Marvel and D.C., announced Tuesday that it’s been sold to the Embracer Group in a deal expected to close early in the new year.

Is Dark Horse Comics still independent?

In an industry dominated by the so-called “Big Two” (Marvel Comics and DC Comics), Dark Horse ranks as one of the largest independent comic companies. Its headquarters are in Milwaukie, Oregon.

Who distributes Dark Horse books?

Diamond Book Distributors
Dark Horse has been distributed to the book trade by Diamond Book Distributors, and Richardson emphasized that its comics specialty division, Diamond Comics Distributors will continue to distribute DH graphic novels to the comics shop market.

Who owns Hellboy comics?

Hellboy is a character owned by Dark Horse Comics, an independent publisher separate from both DC Comics and Marvel. He was initially offered to DC Comics and he has crossed over with DC’s characters, but he is from a completely separate fictional universe.

How much did Dark Horse Comics sell for?

Dark Horse Media, Milwaukie, Oregon-based publishers of Hellboy, Umbrella Academy, Sin City, Black Hammer and hundreds of other creator-owned comics series since the mid-1980s and a top-five publisher in the US comics industry, was acquired yesterday by Swedish firm Embracer Group, a holding company specializing in …

Is Image Comics owned by DC?

Image Comics is an American comic book publisher. WildStorm Productions began as an imprint of Image until its sale to DC in 1999.

Does DC own vertigo?

Vertigo Comics, also known as DC Vertigo or simply Vertigo, was an imprint of American comic book publisher DC Comics started by editor Karen Berger in 1993.

Vertigo Comics.
Final logo (2018–20)
Parent companyDC Comics (WarnerMedia)
FounderKaren Berger
DefunctJanuary 5, 2020
SuccessorDC Black Label

Was spawn DC or Marvel?

Spawn (character)
Spawn
Spawn on the cover of Spawn #1. Cover art by Todd McFarlane
Publication information
PublisherImage Comics
First appearanceSpawn #1 (May 1992)

What is berserk Dark Horse?

Dark Horse brings U.S. fans an English translation for the first time ever! Created by Kentaro Miura, Berserk is manga mayhem to the extreme—violent, horrifying, and mercilessly funny—and the wellspring for the internationally popular anime series.

Why did Karen Berger leave Vertigo?

Berger left Vertigo in 2013 to start her own creator-owned comics imprint of Dark Horse, Berger Books. For more than three decades, she has cultivated some of the most innovative books in the industry, and inspired a new generation in the process.

Is Swamp Thing Vertigo?

It was during her run that DC officially launched the Vertigo imprint and Swamp Thing #129 was the first issue to carry the Vertigo logo on the cover. Collins wrapped up her run by having the Swamp Thing promise Abby that he will never leave her side.

Is Doom Patrol Vertigo?

With issue #64, The Doom Patrol became part of the Vertigo family of titles and remained as such until its cancellation. Morrison’s run also lead into the farcical Doom Force Special #1 one-shot and Flex Mentallo (Volume 1). This title is Suggested for Mature Readers.

Who was the editor that was responsible for bringing Neil Gaiman to DC Comics and ultimately launching the Vertigo imprint for mature audiences?

She is best known for her role in helping create DC Comics’ Vertigo imprint in 1993 and serving as the line’s Executive Editor until 2013. She currently oversees Berger Books, an imprint of creator-owned comics being published by Dark Horse Comics.
Karen Berger
Awards“Best Editor” Eisner Award (1992, 1994 and 1995)

Did Alan Moore create swamp?

Before Watchmen, Alan Moore made his debut in the U.S. comic book industry with the revitalization of the horror comic book The Swamp Thing. His deconstruction of the classic monster stretched the creative boundaries of the medium and became one of the most spectacular series in comic book history.

When did Alan Moore take over Swamp Thing?

Moore’s work in 2000 AD brought him to the attention of DC Comics editor Len Wein, who hired him in 1983 to write The Saga of the Swamp Thing, then a formulaic and poor-selling monster comic.

Does Alec become Swamp Thing?

They pull over to rest and Alec drifts of and goes into the Green. They warn him that the Rot is coming, that it will take over his world and that they have fought this war for millions of years and it is now Alec’s turn to be the Swamp Thing.

Who is Swamp Thing’s arch enemy?

Anton Arcane
Anton Arcane is a DC Comics supervillain who first appeared in Swamp Thing #2 (January 1973), and was created by writer Len Wein and artist Bernie Wrightson. He is the archenemy of the Swamp Thing, the protagonist of the comics.

Can Swamp Thing beat Darkseid?

Although the ending of Justice League Dark: Apokolips War is a bittersweet defeat, Swamp Thing singlehandedly turned the tide against Darkseid and allowed the last survivors to overturn his plans. The chances of defeating the conqueror after endless casualties appeared slim to none – and for a moment, they were.

How many issues does Alan Moore Swamp Thing have?

Below you will find the basic rules for this bad boy. I’m reading all of Swamp Thing by Alan Moore and Stephen Bissette, which starts with Swamp Thing (1982) #20 and runs through Swamp Thing (1982) #64, also including Swamp Thing Annual #2. That’s 56 total issues.

Is Swamp Thing killer croc?

First Appearance

Waylon Jones, also known as Killer Croc, is a fictional character and villain in comic books published by the American company DC Comics. He first appeared in Detective Comics #523 (February 1983), but his first appearance in Swamp Thing comics was in Swamp Thing Vol. 2, #66 (November 1987).