Dark Horse Comics, the publisher behind Frank Miller’s Sin City, has become part of the Embracer Group.
The popular publishing company – the third-largest comics publisher in the US – was acquired by the Embracer Group today as part of its rapid expansion, with many more companies in its sights.
“I can’t express the excitement I feel as Dark Horse moves into this new chapter in our history,” said Dark Horse CEO, Mike Richardson. “The synergies that exist with the Embracer network of companies promises exciting new opportunities not only for Dark Horse, but also for the creators and companies we work with.”
Dark Horse Comics is also known for Alien, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Conan and Star Wars comics, while the Embracer Group has been snapping up games studios. It currently owns Gearbox Entertainment, Koch Media, Saber Interactive and THQ Nordic among many, many others.
This move opens up a whole world of possibilities for the newly acquired comic publisher.
“Dark Horse’s growing library includes over 300 compelling intellectual properties,” reads the official statement. “With a structure and proven ability to produce IP, partner with top creative talent, and create brands and global hits, Dark Horse is in a strong position in a market where entertainment content is in high demand.”
The proof, they say, is in the pudding – the company has over 40 projects ongoing with the likes of Netflix, Amazon, Syfy, Sony, MGM, Universal and Warner Media. Dark Horse is producing The Witcher comic book series as well as cool memorabilia items such as its recent Geralt vs the Kikimora statue, depicting the opening fight from The Witcher TV series.
Of course, sharing IP goes both ways, with the Embracer Group keen to develop new games based on properties owned by Dark Horse Comics.
“Additionally, there is untapped potential in creating games based on Dark Horse IP and substantial opportunity for synergies within the Embracer group, both within the Dark Horse Comics and Dark Horse Entertainment.”
What will this entail? For now, we’ll have to wait and see. But with titles such as The Mask, Time Cop, and Ghost on their hands, we could see some interesting new games in years to come.
Thumbnail image credit: Dark Horse Comics.
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The popular publishing company – the third-largest comics publisher in the US – was acquired by the Embracer Group today as part of its rapid expansion, with many more companies in its sights.
“I can’t express the excitement I feel as Dark Horse moves into this new chapter in our history,” said Dark Horse CEO, Mike Richardson. “The synergies that exist with the Embracer network of companies promises exciting new opportunities not only for Dark Horse, but also for the creators and companies we work with.”
Dark Horse Comics is also known for Alien, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Conan and Star Wars comics, while the Embracer Group has been snapping up games studios. It currently owns Gearbox Entertainment, Koch Media, Saber Interactive and THQ Nordic among many, many others.
This move opens up a whole world of possibilities for the newly acquired comic publisher.
“Dark Horse’s growing library includes over 300 compelling intellectual properties,” reads the official statement. “With a structure and proven ability to produce IP, partner with top creative talent, and create brands and global hits, Dark Horse is in a strong position in a market where entertainment content is in high demand.”
The proof, they say, is in the pudding – the company has over 40 projects ongoing with the likes of Netflix, Amazon, Syfy, Sony, MGM, Universal and Warner Media. Dark Horse is producing The Witcher comic book series as well as cool memorabilia items such as its recent Geralt vs the Kikimora statue, depicting the opening fight from The Witcher TV series.
Of course, sharing IP goes both ways, with the Embracer Group keen to develop new games based on properties owned by Dark Horse Comics.
“Additionally, there is untapped potential in creating games based on Dark Horse IP and substantial opportunity for synergies within the Embracer group, both within the Dark Horse Comics and Dark Horse Entertainment.”
What will this entail? For now, we’ll have to wait and see. But with titles such as The Mask, Time Cop, and Ghost on their hands, we could see some interesting new games in years to come.
Thumbnail image credit: Dark Horse Comics.
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