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Comic fans know the name Mark Millar from numerous titles, not the least of which are his own. And now they’ll all be at Dark Horse.
It’s his world, we’re just reading it
Certainly a comics-superstar in his own right, Mark Millar’s catalog of work is massive. A good chunk of that falls under the “Millarworld” heading too, in that it’s wholly his own and loaded with original properties. You know the names too, with the likes of Wanted, Jupiter’s Legacy, and the brutal Nemesis all included.
As you can se form the headline too, it’s been recently revealed that all of that and lots more is heading to Dark Horse Comics. One of the biggest (if not the biggest) ‘indie’ publishers in the world, Dark Horse will start publishing Millarworld titles in 2024, with a slate that includes both single issues and collections.
“Can I just say that I’ve been a Dark Horse fan since the beginning, and this has been a decades long love affair finally consummated?” said Mark Millar. “I’ve loved what Mike and the team have been doing for years and so many of my friends are over there having a great time. I really just wanted to join the party and not only haul my massive, shelf-groaning library with me, but also commit to several years of really exciting stuff in the wake of our Big Game crossover event. We’re launching five new titles in 2024, all of which will be revealed on March 21. Beyond this, I’m working hard on the 2025 launches right now, four completely new series you’re going to love. This feels like a partnership made in heaven already and now the strikes are over and the pandemic is in the rear-view mirror, we can start to roll out all the associated shows and movies at Netflix too. I’m buzzing, but this might just be the booze.”
“I’ve admired Mark’s work for years and I’m very excited to bring his Millarworld of stories to Dark Horse,” said Dark Horse President Mike Richardson. “Mark’s world-building and character creation has put him at the forefront of the comics industry and we couldn’t be happier about welcoming him and his team to Dark Horse. As a big fan, I’m looking forward to seeing what surprises he has in store for us.”
Dark Horse Comics press release
World builder
While this is exciting news for fans of Millar’s various comics, there is going to be a little bit of a wait till we actually see stuff hitting the shelves. The good news is that once the ball gets rolling, there’s going to be quite a few titles seeing publication.
A total of five new series’ will be coming from the new imprint, and that will include a new Nemesis run. There’s no description or creative team just yet for that new book, titled Nemesis: Rogues Gallery, but we know it’ll be popping up some time next year.
Also on the way is some older stuff, set to prime new readers for the newly expanding Millarworld. Those will be along in the summer, beginning in July with (you guessed it) Nemesis.
Nemesis: Reloaded
The world’s most evil comic book character is back! Who is Nemesis, and why does this eccentric billionaire who dresses up in a mask and cape want to terrorize people instead of helping them? Isn’t that how this is supposed to go? Trigger warning: Too
violent and just too cool for some! Don’t say we didn’t warn you.
The 144-page Nemesis: Reloaded arrives in bookstores on July 9, 2024 and comic shops on July 10, 2024. Pre-order at your local comic shop, bookstore, or from Amazon or Barnes and Noble for $19.99.
Dark Horse Comics press release
Night Club
You’re 17 years old and you’ve been bitten by a vampire. Do you live in the shadows and drink human blood, or do you use your newfound gifts for the dream costumed-superhero life you’ve always wanted? You’re bulletproof, you can crawl up walls, and you can turn to mist or bats. Why not have a little fun?
Pre-order Night Club Volume 1 in paperback and enjoy the 176-page first arc of the bestselling horror series in bookstores on July 30, 2024 and comic shops on July 31, 2024. Get it from your local bookstore, comic shop, Amazon or Barnes and Noble for $19.99.
Dark Horse Comics press release
The Magic Order Volume 1
We live in a world where we’ve never seen a monster, and The Magic Order is the reason we sleep safely in our beds. By day, they live among us as our neighbors, friends, and co-workers, but by night they are the sorcerers, magicians, and wizards that protect us from the forces of darkness, unless the darkness gets them first.
Magic meets the Mob in the 184-page The Magic Order Volume 1 (of 5), as five families of magicians sworn to protect our world for generations must battle an enemy who’s picking them off one by one. Pre-order from bookstore, comic shop, and Amazon and Barnes and Noble for $19.99. The first trade paperback volume is set to arrive in bookstores on June 25, 2024 and comic shops June 26, 2024. The Magic Order Volume 2 (176 pages) is also available for pre-order from Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and your local bookstore or comic shop for $19.99. It arrives in bookstores on August 13, 2024 and comic shops August 14, 2024.
Dark Horse Comics press release
