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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, founded in 1986.<ref>[http://www.darkhorse.com/Company/History/ '''Dark Horse''': ''Company History'']</ref> |
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| ==Halo comics and graphic novels== | | ==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. | | 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 new series written by [[Christopher Schlerf]], Brian Reed, and [[Duffy Boudreau]], was published. |
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| 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. | |
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| On October 25, [[2016]], the graphic novel ''[[Halo: Tales from Slipspace]]'', written by several authors, was released.
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| On August 30, [[2017]], the first part of ''[[Halo: Rise of Atriox]]'', a five-chapter mini-series centered 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>
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| 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>
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| 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>
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| ===Other publications===
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| 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>
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| 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>
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| 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>
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| 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>
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| 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>
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| 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>
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| On October 29, [[2024]], Dark Horse released ''[[The Making of Halo The Series: Hope, Heroism, Humanity]]''.
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| ===Gallery===
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| File:Halo Fall of Reach TPB cover.png|Full cover of the Trade Paperback edition of ''Halo: Fall of Reach''.
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| File:HaloInitiation3.jpg|Cover of ''Halo: Initiation'' Issue #3.
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| File:Halo Escalation Library Edition.jpg|Cover of ''Halo: Escalation'' Library Edition Volume #1.
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| File:Halo Escalation Library Edition 2.jpg|Cover of ''Halo: Escalation'' Library Edition Volume #2.
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| File:Halo Tales from Slipspace.png|Cover of ''Halo: Tales from Slipspace''.
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| File:Halo coloring book cover.png|Cover of the ''Halo Coloring Book''.
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| File:Halo Rise of Atriox 5 cover.png|Cover of ''Halo: Rise of Atriox'' Issue #5.
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| File:Halo Collateral Damage HC.png|Cover of ''Halo: Collateral Damage'' Issue #1.
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| File:Halo Lone Wolf HC.png|Cover of ''Halo: Lone Wolf'' Issue #1.
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| File:HEnc CoverArt.png|Cover of the ''Halo Encyclopedia''.
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| File:TheMakingofHaloTheSeries Cover.jpg|Cover of ''The Making of Halo The Series''.
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| ==Halo replicas== | | ==Halo replicas== |
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| File:dh unscautumn replica.jpg|The 8" long replica of the {{UNSCShip|Pillar of Autumn}} | | 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 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 t54banshee replica.jpg|The 5.5" replica of the [[Type-54 Banshee]] |
| File:Dh phaeton replica.jpg|The 6" replica of the [[Phaeton]] | | File:Dh phaeton replica.jpg|The 6" replica of the [[Z-1800 Phaeton]] |
| File:DH T54 Temple Banshee replica.png|The Temple Banshee exclusive to San Diego Comic Con
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| File:DH Banshee Ultra replica.png|The Banshee Ultra exclusive to PAX West
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| '''[[2017]]'''
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| File:DH SpiritOfFire Replica.jpg|The 8" long replica of the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}} | | 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]]
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| File:DH Vulture SDCC replica.png|The Red edition Vulture exclusive to San Diego Comic Con
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| '''[[2019]]'''
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| File:DH - UNSC Infinity 18-inches-replica.png|The 18" long replica of the UNSC ''Infinity''
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| ===Collector statues===
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| 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>
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| 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>
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| ==Sources== | | ==Sources== |
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| ==External links== | | ==External links== |
