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Mike Richardson (born June 29, 1950) is an American publisher, writer, and producer. In 1986, he founded Dark Horse Comics, an international publishing house located in Milwaukie, Oregon. [2]
Dark Horse Comics was founded by Mike Richardson with the goal of telling great stories. This idea led the publisher to spin-off Dark Horse Entertainment in 1992. The company’s first major films—THE MASK and TIMECOP — were based on Richardson’s creations and both opened #1 in box office.
In mid-November 2021, Dark Horse founder and CEO Mike Richardson announced that the company would be publishing a new line of all-ages Star Wars comics and graphic novels in collaboration with Lucasfilm and Disney Publishing Worldwide.
Dark Horse Comics was founded in 1986 by Mike Richardson as an offshoot of his Oregon comic-book retail chain, Things From Another World. Richardson pursued the idea of establishing an ideal atmosphere for creative professionals, and thirty years later the company has grown to become the third-largest comics publisher in the United States.
Founded in 1986 by Mike Richardson, 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.
Aug 30, 2007 · Richardson himself created a new character, “The Scream,” specifically for the Dark Horse Web site. Every few days, he posts a new page in the hero’s continuing adventures. Access is free for now as Richardson develops his new marketplace. “We’re keeping online selling low-key and pushing content,” he says.
Founded in 1986 by Mike Richardson, Dark Horse Comics is an excellent example of how integrity and innovation can help broaden a unique storytelling medium and transform a company with humble beginnings into an industry giant.
Mike Richardson is an American publisher, writer, and Emmy-winning producer. In 1986, he founded Dark Horse Comics, an award-winning international publishing house located in Milwaukie, Oregon.
May 18, 2020 · Mike Richardson is the President and founder of Dark Horse Comics, the award-winning international publishing house he launched in 1986. This interview, undertaken in 2007, features conversation about comics history; the historical resonance and cultural importance of comics; the origins of Dark Horse Comics; ways in which comics and the ...
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In a conversation marking the 35th anniversary of Dark Horse Comics, Calvin interviews Dark Horse founder and publisher Mike Richardson, who outlines the house’s rich history as major indie...
