Dark Horse Comics is an American comics and digital entertainment publisher founded in 1986 by Mike Richardson. It is the third-largest comics publisher in the United States and holds over 425+ intellectual properties. The company is renowned for publishing licensed comics (Star Wars, Aliens, Predator) and original works (Hellboy, Sin City, 300). Dark Horse launched a games division in 2021 and was acquired by Embracer Group in December 2021.