NYCC 2015: MŒBIUS LIBRARY ARRIVES AT DARK HORSE
JEAN GIRAUD’S GROUNDBREAKING WORK TO BE COLLECTED IN NEW HARDCOVER VOLUMES
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MILWAUKIE, OR—Dark Horse is proud to announce
that the library of Mœbius, one of the most influential and respected
artists in the history of comics and cartooning, will arrive on store
shelves in a gorgeous series of hardcover volumes available for the
first time in nearly 20 years.
With a vast array of work showcasing his mastery of realist drawing,
Jean Giraud—better known as Mœbius—is one of the most influential bandes
dessinées cartoonists in history, with work that helped to define the
landscape of science fiction and fantasy comics. His expertise was also
showcased on work in film, with credits including Alien, Tron, The Fifth Element and more.
“As a true visionary in the comics medium, it is a pleasure to once
again publish collections of Mœbius’ work,” said Dark Horse president
and publisher Mike Richardson. “His influence on contemporary comics is
undeniable, and it’s a true honor to be working with Isabelle Giraud,
his wife and partner, to help ensure that his legacy will continue to
live on for a new generation of readers.”
More information on The Mœbius Library will be available soon.
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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.
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.
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