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'''Dark Horse Comics''' is an American comic book and manga publisher founded in 1986. Dark Horse is one of the largest independent comic book publishers, behind dominant publishers [[Marvel Comics]] and DC Comics. Dark Horse has licensed the comic book rights to many popular television and movie properties.<ref>[http://www.darkhorse.com/Company/History/ '''Dark Horse''': ''Company History'']</ref>


Dark Horse Comics is an American comic book and manga publisher.
==Halo comics==
In [[2013]], Dark Horse partnered with [[343 Industries]] to take over publication of ''Halo'' comics. The first of these comics, ''[[Halo: Initiation]]'', a new three-issue limited series written by [[Brian Reed]] and Marco Castiello, was released on August 14, 2013.  


Dark Horse Comics was founded in 1986 by Mike Richardson in Milwaukie, Oregon, with the concept of establishing an ideal atmosphere for creative professionals. Richardson started out by opening his first comic book store, Pegasus Books, in Bend, Oregon, in 1980. From there he was able to use the funds from his retail operation to start his own publishing company. Dark Horse Presents and Boris the Bear were the two initial titles in 1986 and within one year of its first publication, Dark Horse Comics added nine new titles to its roster, including The American, The Mark, Trekker, and Black Cross. In 2011, Dark Horse Presents relaunched including the return of Paul Chadwick's Concrete and Steve Niles's Criminal Macabre, as well as new talent including Sanford Greene, Carla Speed McNeil, Nate Crosby and others.<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_Horse_Comics/ '''Wikipedia:''' ''Dark Horse Comics''</ref>
On December 11, 2013, the first part of ''[[Halo: Escalation]]'', a 24-chapter series written by [[Christopher Schlerf]], Brian Reed, and [[Duffy Boudreau]], was published.


In [[2013]], Dark Horse partnered with [[343 Industries]] to take over publication of Halo comics.  
On October 25, [[2016]], the graphic novel ''[[Halo: Tales from Slipspace]]'', written by several authors, was released.


On August 14, 2013, Dark Horse published the first part of ''[[Halo: Initiation]]'', a new three-issue limited series by [[Brian Reed]] and Marco Castiello.  
On August 30, [[2017]], the first part of ''[[Halo: Rise of Atriox]]'', a five-chapter mini-series based on the [[Banished]] leader [[Atriox]], was released.<ref>[http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/3000-696/Halo-Rise-of-Atriox-1 '''Dark Horse:''' ''Halo Collateral Damage: A Master Chief Story'']</ref>


On December 11, 2013, the first part of ''[[Halo: Escalation]]'', a new ongoing series written by [[Christopher Schlerf]] and [[Brian Reed]], was published. It was later announced the series would end with the publication of Issue 12.  
On June 6, [[2018]], the first part of ''[[Halo: Collateral Damage]]'', a three-part mini-series focusing on Master Chief [[John-117]] and [[Blue Team]], was released.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/announcing-a-new-blue-team-comic-mini-series '''Halo Waypoint''': ''Canon Fauxder - Believe'']</ref>
 
On January 2, [[2019]], the first part of ''[[Halo: Lone Wolf]]'', a four-part mini-series focusing on [[Linda-058]], was released.<ref>[https://www.darkhorse.com/Blog/2801/linda-058s-solo-mission-begins-halo-lone-wolf '''Dark Horse''': ''Linda-058's solo mission begins in "Halo: Lone Wolf"'']</ref>
 
===Other books===
In March 2016, Dark Horse released its own edition of [[Halo: Fall of Reach]], collecting the three story arcs [[Halo: Fall of Reach - Boot Camp|Boot Camp]], [[Halo: Fall of Reach - Covenant|Covenant]], and [[Halo: Fall of Reach - Invasion|Invasion]] into a trade paperback.<ref>[http://www.darkhorse.com/Books/30-250/Halo-Fall-of-Reach-TPB '''Dark Horse Comics''': ''HALO: FALL OF REACH TPB'']</ref>
 
On July 10, 2017, Dark Horse and 343 Industries announced the [[Halo: Adult Coloring Book]] as another title in Dark Horse's adult coloring book program. The Halo Coloring Book includes 45 pieces of original black and white artwork to color and it was released on October 11, 2017.<ref>[http://www.darkhorse.com/Blog/2550/sdcc-2017-dark-horse-and-343-industries-give-fans '''Dark Horse''': ''Dark Horse and 343 Industries Give Fans a Colorful New Book'']</ref>
 
On November 30, 2021, Dark Horse published its own [[compilation]] of the comic series ''[[Halo: Uprising]]'', ''[[Halo: Helljumper]]'' and ''[[Halo: Blood Line]]'', called ''[[Halo: Legacy Collection]]''.<ref>[https://digital.darkhorse.com/books/3a5bf2b49e72414db1356da6c262f19f/halo-legacy-collection '''Dark Horse''': ''Halo: Legacy Collection'']</ref>
 
On December 7, 2021, Dark Horse released a new edition of ''[[Halo Graphic Novel]]''.<ref>[https://digital.darkhorse.com/books/3f9dcc5ab5ff49f5949e06a0dfefed34/halo-graphic-novel '''Dark Horse''': ''Halo Graphic Novel'']</ref>
 
On December 14, 2021, Dark Horse released ''[[The Art of Halo Infinite]]''.<ref>[https://www.darkhorse.com/Books/3005-865/The-Art-of-Halo-Infinite-HC '''Dark Horse''': ''The Art of Halo Infinite HC'']</ref>
 
On April 20, [[2022]], Dark Horse released an all new ''[[Halo Encyclopedia (2022)|Halo Encyclopedia]].<ref>[https://www.darkhorse.com/Books/3008-349/Halo-Encyclopedia-HC '''Dark Horse''': ''Halo Encyclopedia HC'']</ref>
 
===Gallery===
<gallery>
File:Halo Fall of Reach TPB cover.png|Full cover of the Trade Paperback edition of ''Halo: Fall of Reach''.
File:HaloInitiation3.jpg|Cover of ''Halo: Initiation'' Issue #3.
File:Halo Escalation Library Edition.jpg|Cover of ''Halo: Escalation'' Library Edition Volume #1.
File:Halo Escalation Library Edition 2.jpg|Cover of ''Halo: Escalation'' Library Edition Volume #2.
File:Halo Tales from Slipspace.png|Cover of ''Halo: Tales from Slipspace''.
File:Halo coloring book cover.png|Cover of the ''Halo Coloring Book''.
File:Halo Rise of Atriox 5 cover.png|Cover of ''Halo: Rise of Atriox'' Issue #5.
File:Halo Collateral Damage HC.png|Cover of ''Halo: Collateral Damage'' Issue #1.
File:Halo Lone Wolf HC.png|Cover of ''Halo: Lone Wolf'' Issue #1.
File:HEnc CoverArt.png|Cover of the ''Halo Encyclopedia''.
</gallery>
 
==Halo replicas==
Highly detailed miniature ship replicas are released by Dark Horse Deluxe, a division of Dark Horse Comics that produces collectible merchandise.
<center>
'''[[2015]]'''
<gallery>
File:dh unscpelican replica.jpg|The 6" replica of the [[D79-TC Pelican]] dropship
File:dh SDCCpelican replica.jpg|The Bronze Pelican exclusive to San Diego Comic Con
File:dh gspelican replica.jpg|The Grey Pelican exclusive to GameStop
File:dh unscinfinity replica.jpg|The 9" long replica of the {{UNSCShip|Infinity}}
File:TruthAndReconciliation replica.jpg|The 7" long replica of the ''[[Truth and Reconciliation]]''
</gallery>
'''[[2016]]'''
<gallery>
File:dh unscautumn replica.jpg|The 8" long replica of the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}}
File:dh unscprowler replica.jpg|The 6" replica of the [[ONI Acrisius|ONI ''Acrisius'']]
File:dh t54banshee replica.jpg|The 5.5" replica of the {{Pattern|D'nomlhe|Banshee}}
File:Dh phaeton replica.jpg|The 6" replica of the [[Phaeton]]
File:DH T54 Temple Banshee replica.png|The Temple Banshee exclusive to San Diego Comic Con
File:DH Banshee Ultra replica.png|The Banshee Ultra exclusive to PAX West
</gallery>
'''[[2017]]'''
<gallery>
File:DH SpiritOfFire Replica.jpg|The 8" long replica of the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}}
File:DH Vulture.jpg|The 6" replica of the [[AC-220 Vulture]]
File:DH Vulture SDCC replica.png|The Red edition Vulture exclusive to San Diego Comic Con
</gallery>
'''[[2019]]'''
<gallery>
File:DH - UNSC Infinity 18-inches-replica.png|The 18" long replica of the UNSC ''Infinity''
</gallery>
</center>
 
===Collector statues===
In preparation for the original release of ''[[Halo Infinite]]'', 343 Industries and Dark Horse partnered to produce a 10.5-inch tall collectible statue of the [[Master Chief]]. Inspired by the Key Art of Halo Infinite, the PVC figurine depicts Master Chief standing on the surface of [[Installation 07|Zeta Halo]] in his [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN3)|third-generation Mjolnir armor]] with the [[MA40 assault rifle]]. The collector statue was released through select international retailers.<ref>[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/dark-horse-halo-infinite-collector-statue '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Dark Horse Halo Infinite Collector Statue'']</ref>
 
<gallery>
File:Infinite statue.jpg|
File:HINF BB Infinite statue.jpg|
</gallery>
 
In 2021, Dark Horse and 343 Industries produced another 10-inch tall statue of the Master Chief for the release of ''Halo Infinite''. The PVC figurine features Master Chief equipped with the [[grappleshot]] and an [[Type-1 energy sword|energy sword]]. An exclusive variant with a red energy sword was sold through Best Buy in the United States.<ref>[https://www.darkhorse.com/Blog/3346/new-halo-infinite-master-chief-statue-now-grapples '''Dark Horse''' - ''New Halo Infinite Master Chief with Grappleshot'']</ref>
 
<gallery>
File:DH Infinite Statue.jpg|
</gallery>


==Sources==
==Sources==
<references/>
{{Ref/Sources}}


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.darkhorse.com// Official website]
*[http://www.darkhorse.com// Official website]
[[Category:Companies]]
[[Category:Companies]]

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Dark Horse Comics is an American comic book and manga publisher founded in 1986. Dark Horse is one of the largest independent comic book publishers, behind dominant publishers Marvel Comics and DC Comics. Dark Horse has licensed the comic book rights to many popular television and movie properties.[1]

Halo comics[edit]

In 2013, Dark Horse partnered with 343 Industries to take over publication of Halo comics. The first of these comics, Halo: Initiation, a new three-issue limited series written by Brian Reed and Marco Castiello, was released on August 14, 2013.

On December 11, 2013, the first part of Halo: Escalation, a 24-chapter series written by Christopher Schlerf, Brian Reed, and Duffy Boudreau, was published.

On October 25, 2016, the graphic novel Halo: Tales from Slipspace, written by several authors, was released.

On August 30, 2017, the first part of Halo: Rise of Atriox, a five-chapter mini-series based on the Banished leader Atriox, was released.[2]

On June 6, 2018, the first part of Halo: Collateral Damage, a three-part mini-series focusing on Master Chief John-117 and Blue Team, was released.[3]

On January 2, 2019, the first part of Halo: Lone Wolf, a four-part mini-series focusing on Linda-058, was released.[4]

Other books[edit]

In March 2016, Dark Horse released its own edition of Halo: Fall of Reach, collecting the three story arcs Boot Camp, Covenant, and Invasion into a trade paperback.[5]

On July 10, 2017, Dark Horse and 343 Industries announced the Halo: Adult Coloring Book as another title in Dark Horse's adult coloring book program. The Halo Coloring Book includes 45 pieces of original black and white artwork to color and it was released on October 11, 2017.[6]

On November 30, 2021, Dark Horse published its own compilation of the comic series Halo: Uprising, Halo: Helljumper and Halo: Blood Line, called Halo: Legacy Collection.[7]

On December 7, 2021, Dark Horse released a new edition of Halo Graphic Novel.[8]

On December 14, 2021, Dark Horse released The Art of Halo Infinite.[9]

On April 20, 2022, Dark Horse released an all new Halo Encyclopedia.[10]

Gallery[edit]

  • Full cover of the Trade Paperback edition of Halo: Fall of Reach.

    Full cover of the Trade Paperback edition of Halo: Fall of Reach.

  • Cover of Halo: Initiation Issue #3.

    Cover of Halo: Initiation Issue #3.

  • Cover of Halo: Escalation Library Edition Volume #1.

    Cover of Halo: Escalation Library Edition Volume #1.

  • Cover of Halo: Escalation Library Edition Volume #2.

    Cover of Halo: Escalation Library Edition Volume #2.

  • Cover of Halo: Tales from Slipspace.

    Cover of Halo: Tales from Slipspace.

  • Cover of the Halo Coloring Book.

    Cover of the Halo Coloring Book.

  • Cover of Halo: Rise of Atriox Issue #5.

    Cover of Halo: Rise of Atriox Issue #5.

  • Cover of Halo: Collateral Damage Issue #1.

    Cover of Halo: Collateral Damage Issue #1.

  • Cover of Halo: Lone Wolf Issue #1.

    Cover of Halo: Lone Wolf Issue #1.

  • Cover of the Halo Encyclopedia.

    Cover of the Halo Encyclopedia.

Halo replicas[edit]

Highly detailed miniature ship replicas are released by Dark Horse Deluxe, a division of Dark Horse Comics that produces collectible merchandise.

2015

2016

2017

2019

  • The 18" long replica of the UNSC Infinity

    The 18" long replica of the UNSC Infinity

Collector statues[edit]

In preparation for the original release of Halo Infinite, 343 Industries and Dark Horse partnered to produce a 10.5-inch tall collectible statue of the Master Chief. Inspired by the Key Art of Halo Infinite, the PVC figurine depicts Master Chief standing on the surface of Zeta Halo in his third-generation Mjolnir armor with the MA40 assault rifle. The collector statue was released through select international retailers.[11]

  • Infinite statue.jpg
  • HINF BB Infinite statue.jpg

In 2021, Dark Horse and 343 Industries produced another 10-inch tall statue of the Master Chief for the release of Halo Infinite. The PVC figurine features Master Chief equipped with the grappleshot and an energy sword. An exclusive variant with a red energy sword was sold through Best Buy in the United States.[12]

  • DH Infinite Statue.jpg

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ Dark Horse: Company History
  2. ^ Dark Horse: Halo Collateral Damage: A Master Chief Story
  3. ^ Halo Waypoint: Canon Fauxder - Believe
  4. ^ Dark Horse: Linda-058's solo mission begins in "Halo: Lone Wolf"
  5. ^ Dark Horse Comics: HALO: FALL OF REACH TPB
  6. ^ Dark Horse: Dark Horse and 343 Industries Give Fans a Colorful New Book
  7. ^ Dark Horse: Halo: Legacy Collection
  8. ^ Dark Horse: Halo Graphic Novel
  9. ^ Dark Horse: The Art of Halo Infinite HC
  10. ^ Dark Horse: Halo Encyclopedia HC
  11. ^ Halo Waypoint - Dark Horse Halo Infinite Collector Statue
  12. ^ Dark Horse - New Halo Infinite Master Chief with Grappleshot

External links[edit]

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