Dark Horse Comics
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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]
On October 29, 2024, Dark Horse will release The Making of Halo The Series: Hope, Heroism, Humanity.
Gallery[edit]
Full cover of the Trade Paperback edition of Halo: Fall of Reach.
Cover of Halo: Initiation Issue #3.
Cover of Halo: Escalation Library Edition Volume #1.
Cover of Halo: Escalation Library Edition Volume #2.
Cover of Halo: Tales from Slipspace.
Cover of the Halo Coloring Book.
Cover of Halo: Rise of Atriox Issue #5.
Cover of Halo: Collateral Damage Issue #1.
Cover of Halo: Lone Wolf Issue #1.
Cover of the Halo Encyclopedia.
Cover of The Making of Halo The Series.
Halo replicas[edit]
Highly detailed miniature ship replicas are released by Dark Horse Deluxe, a division of Dark Horse Comics that produces collectible merchandise.
The 6" replica of the D79-TC Pelican dropship
The Bronze Pelican exclusive to San Diego Comic Con
The Grey Pelican exclusive to GameStop
The 9" long replica of the UNSC Infinity
The 7" long replica of the Truth and Reconciliation
The 8" long replica of the UNSC Pillar of Autumn
The 6" replica of the ONI Acrisius
The 5.5" replica of the D'nomlhe-pattern Banshee
The 6" replica of the Phaeton
The Temple Banshee exclusive to San Diego Comic Con
The Banshee Ultra exclusive to PAX West
The 8" long replica of the UNSC Spirit of Fire
The 6" replica of the AC-220 Vulture
The Red edition Vulture exclusive to San Diego Comic Con
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]
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]
Sources[edit]
- ^ Dark Horse: Company History
- ^ Dark Horse: Halo Collateral Damage: A Master Chief Story
- ^ Halo Waypoint: Canon Fauxder - Believe
- ^ Dark Horse: Linda-058's solo mission begins in "Halo: Lone Wolf"
- ^ Dark Horse Comics: HALO: FALL OF REACH TPB
- ^ Dark Horse: Dark Horse and 343 Industries Give Fans a Colorful New Book
- ^ Dark Horse: Halo: Legacy Collection
- ^ Dark Horse: Halo Graphic Novel
- ^ Dark Horse: The Art of Halo Infinite HC
- ^ Dark Horse: Halo Encyclopedia HC
- ^ Halo Waypoint - Dark Horse Halo Infinite Collector Statue
- ^ Dark Horse - New Halo Infinite Master Chief with Grappleshot
