NYCC 2015: BRITTNEY WILLIAMS JOINS “LEGEND OF KORRA” CREATIVE TEAM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MILWAUKIE, OR—At New York Comic Con 2015, Dark Horse Comics announced that Brittney Williams (Patsy Walker, A.K.A. Hellcat) will be the artist for its line of Legend of Korra comics. “Brittney Williams is one of those exceptional talents whose work captures the essence of beloved characters in a style entirely her own,” said Dark Horse editor in chief Dave Marshall. “She brings Korra and her world to the page in a way that is simultaneously fresh and true to their origins.” Brittney Williams will join The Legend of Korra writer and cocreator Michael Dante DiMartino for the new series of original graphic novels, which will begin in late 2016, continuing the story of the fan-favorite and award-winning animated series. ### About Dark Horse Founded in 1986 by Mike Richardson, Dark Horse Comics has proven to be a solid example of how integrity and innovation can help broaden a unique storytelling medium and establish a small, homegrown company as an industry giant. The company is known for the progressive and creator-friendly atmosphere it provides for writers and artists. In addition to publishing comics from top talent, such as Frank Miller, Mike Mignola, Neil Gaiman, Brian Wood, Gerard Way, Felicia Day, and Guillermo del Toro, and comics legends, such as Will Eisner, Neal Adams, and Jim Steranko, Dark Horse has developed its own successful properties, such as The Mask, Ghost, Timecop, and SpyBoy. Its successful line of comics and products based on popular properties includes Mass Effect, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Aliens, Conan, EVE Online, Halo, Serenity, Game of Thrones, and Domo. Today Dark Horse Comics is the largest independent comic book publisher in the US and is recognized as one of the world’s leading publishers of both creator-owned content and licensed comics material.