Back in 2019, comedian creator Eric Powell introduced his finest recognized creation The Goon again to his publishing firm, Albatross Funnybooks, after publishing the character by way of Dark Horse for nearly 20 years. However, it seems to be like The Goon goes again to its roots so to communicate, because it was introduced at present that Powell’s Albatross Funnybooks is shifting to Dark Horse as its personal imprint.
Other titles within the imprint shifting to Dark Horse embody Hillbilly and Big Man Plans, in addition to Brendon Small’s Galaktikon and Steven Universe creator Rebecca Sugar’s Pug Davis.
The press launch asserting the transfer additionally teased a brand new authentic graphic novel to be launched below Albatross at Dark Horse shall be an authentic graphic novel created by Powell and famed true crime writer Harold Schechter, who beforehand collaborated collectively Did You Hear What Eddie Gein Done?, coming someday in 2023.
Powell is ecstatic about bringing his imprint to Dark Horse:
“I couldn’t be happier to be returning to Dark Horse and bringing Albatross over as an imprint. This partnership will allow me to focus more on what I want to be doing, making books. I’m very excited for what the future holds and the new opportunities to be found.”
Dark Horse President Mike Richardson echoed Powell’s sentiments:
“Eric and The Goon are old friends of Dark Horse. Bringing The Goon here along with his Albatross imprint feels like a homecoming for all of us. Eric is one of comics’ premier creators, and we can’t wait to show you what he’s been cooking up.”
Albatross Funnybooks is simply the newest creator-owned comics imprint to be a part of the Dark Horse household. Last yr, Brian Michael Bendis‘ Jinxworld made an analogous transfer from DC to Dark Horse, and Matt Kindt‘s Flux House and Kevin Smith‘s Secret Stash Press have each launched with the writer this yr.
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