Dark Horse Comics Delivers Three Titles to comiXology for the iPad and OnlineTop; Independent Publisher Makes Hellboy: Seed of Destruction, The Helm and Grandville Available for Digital Consumption on Comics by comiXology
Oregon-based publisher Dark Horse Comics, Inc. announced today that it is extending the reach of its digital distribution strategy by making select titles available on Comics by comiXology’s mobile and web-based apps. Three highly coveted properties from Dark Horse’s comics catalogue will join the largest library of comics available through a single digital platform. Hellboy: Seed of Destruction, The Helm and Grandville will now be featured on comiXology’s popular digital comic app. Of the three titles, only Hellboy: Seed of Destruction was previously available as a mobile app.
“The comic community has been waiting to have greater access to digital versions of Dark Horse titles; comiXology is no exception. We know that as a leader in the industry, Dark Horse had to make a very strategic decision in how to approach digital comic distribution. comiXology is honored to become a platform for these timeless properties and we’re looking forward to building an even stronger relationship to create new Dark Horse fans worldwide,” said comiXology CEO, David Steinberger.
In conjunction with mobile availability through comiXology, Dark Horse properties will also be available on Comics by comiXology on the web. Now allowing another avenue of access for fans to Dark Horse’s acclaimed comics by means of comiXology’s platform, the publisher seeks to expose even more potential readers to their properties as well as giving existing fans the ability to enjoy these three excellent books from any app-enabled device.
comiXology users can download Dark Horse comics immediately on the Comics by comiXology app, available for free through the iTune’s App Store at itunes.com/apps/Comics.
About Dark Horse Comics, Inc.
Founded in 1986 by Mike Richardson, behind the concept of establishing an ideal atmosphere for creative professionals, 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. By attracting the top talent in the comics field, Dark Horse continues to change the shape of the industry and grow its brand throughout the world. In conjunction with its sister company Dark Horse Entertainment, Dark Horse has over 350 properties currently represented under the Dark Horse banner, serving as the jumping-off point for comics, books, films, television, electronic games, toys, and collectibles.
About comiXology
Recognized as a leader in digital technology development within the comic industry, comiXology continues to expose a wide-range of readers to the world of comics through quintessential comic resource comiXology,com and related applications. With more than 1,700 comics available, from over 30 publishers, the Comics by comiXology iPhone and iPad app, along with web-based Comics.comiXology.com, provide a seamless comic book experience for fans. comiXology is digitally transforming the relationship between comic book readers, retailers and publishers while staying true to the industry’s rich history. For more information, please visit www.comixology.com.
