From the outset, Dark Horse Comics was different. Unlike other publishers of the time, Richardson treated writers and artists as partners, offering them unprecedented involvement in the publishing and marketing of their creations.
This approach quickly attracted top talent in the industry, eager to work in an environment that valued their contributions.
Launching Dark Horse Titles
Dark Horse Comics launched with two initial titles: Dark Horse Presents and Boris the Bear.
Paul Chadwick’s Concrete, a series about a congressional speechwriter transformed into a two-thousand-pound cement creature, became an immediate success, earning twenty-six industry awards and nominations.
Within a year, Dark Horse had added nine new titles to its roster, including The American, The Mark, Trekker, and Black Cross. This rapid expansion solidified Dark Horse’s reputation as a rising star in the comic book world.
Revolutionizing Movie-Based Comics
In 1988, Dark Horse Comics took a bold step by revolutionizing the world of movie-based comics.
