The Swedish online game firm often called Embracer Group has bought Dark Horse Comics, the third-largest writer of American comics behind Marvel and DC. The acquisition was introduced earlier right now, however don’t anticipate any main modifications to return to the corporate anytime quickly. Apparently, the Embracer Group has historically been fairly hands-off with the businesses it acquires, so it needs to be enterprise as regular for Dark Horse.

In addition to Dark Horse Comics, Embracer has likewise embraced Dark Horse Entertainment, which develops its varied comics properties into TV sequence and flicks over in Hollywood, in addition to the comedian retailer retail chain Thing From Another World. According to the press launch, the acquisition has all the pieces to do with Dark Horse’s library of content material. From the press launch:

“Dark Horse’s growing library includes over 300 compelling intellectual properties. With a structure and proven ability to produce IP, partner with top creative talent, and create brands and global hits, Dark Horse is in a strong position in a market where entertainment content is in high demand. This proof-point can be seen in Dark Horse’s strong pipeline of over 40 projects at Netflix, Amazon, Syfy, Sony, MGM, Universal, and Warner Media.

“Additionally, there is untapped potential in creating games based on Dark Horse IP and substantial opportunity for synergies within the Embracer group, both within the Dark Horse Comics and Dark Horse Entertainment.”

How a lot Embracer paid for the writer is unknown. It did purchase all of Dark Horse founder Mike Richardson’s shares, however he’ll proceed on as the corporate’s CEO. Really, it looks like nothing’s going to actually change aside from some Dark Horse properties would possibly get changed into video video games, and if this affords me the chance to smash zombies as The Goon, I’m all for it.

[Via The Beat]

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