Dark Horse Comics was founded in 1986 by comic shop owner, Mike Richardson. The company is perhaps best known for being the home of creator-owned comics such as Mignola’s Hellboy Universe or Jeff Lemire’s Black Hammer. Dark Horse has also been successful with the publication of comics based on licensed properties such as the Aliens and Predator film franchises, TV shows, such as Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and gaming properties, such as Tomb Raider or Halo.