These are the best Dark Horse comic books you should add to your library. Dark Horse Comics first got its start back in 1986 as a comic book and manga publisher. The company initially earned a reputation for itself by publishing off-beat, artist-driven stories, such as Hellboy and The American. The company even gained licenses to create comic books based on pre-existing properties, including Star Wars, Aliens, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Over the years, numerous Dark Horse Comic titles have been created, and now, it is up to you to vote for the ones you think are the best of all time.
Are you a fan of Dark Horse's offbeat superheroes? From 1993 to 1996, the publisher created a line of superhero comics that became known as Comics' Greatest World. Many unorthodox characters came out of the woodwork during this time, which included Barb Wire and Ghost. Down the line, My Chemical Romance's Gerard Way would enter the fold and create The Umbrella Academy, which would go on to become a Netflix television series.
With so many wonderful and unique titles over the years, it is time to narrow down the top Dark Horse comics of all time. Your votes will help determine the best Dark Horse comics. Vote for the ones you have read and enjoyed so other fans of Dark Horse know what to read next.
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5211Hellboy
Mike Mignola, John ByrneHellboy first appeared in 1993 and has since starred in several one-shots and miniseries. His true name is Anung Un Rama, and he is a well-intentioned half-demon who works for the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense (BPRD). His main power is the Right Hand of Doom, which is a key that can bring about Ragnarok.
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386Sin City
Frank MillerPublisher: Dark Horse Comics
Sin City is a neo-noir comic book series. Sin City follows a catalog of characters as their stories intertwine in Basin City.
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3713The Umbrella Academy
Gerard Way, Gabriel BáPublisher: Dark Horse Comics
The Umbrella Academy consists of a dysfunctional family of superheroes. In the mid-20th century, 43 babies with special abilities were born to unconnected women around the globe. Sir Reginald Hargreeves adopted seven children who survived and uses them to try to save the world.
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3412Harrow County
Cullen Bunn, Tyler CrookThe woods around Harrow County are filled with monsters and ghosts. On the eve of Emmy's 18th birthday, she learns she has a special connection to this place.
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226Black Hammer
Jeff Lemire, Dean OrmstonThe old superheroes have to live out the rest of their lives on a farm after being banished from existence. They must work together to free themselves from this realm with the aid of a mysterious stranger.
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205American Gods
Neil Gaiman, P. Craig RussellBased on the popular book of the same name by Neil Gaiman. A war between the old and new gods is brewing. The strange Mr. Wednesday hires Shadow to act as his new bodyguard, and Shadow is soon thrust into a bizarre world filled with magic and intrigue.
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205300
Frank MillerPublisher: Dark Horse Comics
300 was a limited series of comics in 1998. It is a fictional retelling of the Battle of Thermopylae as told from the point of view of Leonidas of Sparta.
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229Lone Wolf and Cub
Kazuo Koike, Goseki KojimaLone Wolf and Cub follows the story of Ogami Ittō. After his life is upended by false accusations, he travels the land with his three-year old son to seek revenge.
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198Star Wars: Legacy
John Ostrander, Jan DuursemaPublisher: Dark Horse Comics
The future of the Skywalker legacy is told in this epic comic book series. The heir of the Skywalkers must thwart the plans of the Empire, which has been conquered by the Siths.
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199Aliens: Dead Orbit
James StokoeAfter a horrifying incident takes place on a space station, one engineering officer is left up against the xenomorph. The officer must use all the tools available, from a utility kit to a timer, to take out the deadliest creature in space.
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166B.P.R.D.: Plague of Frogs
Mike MignolaPublisher: Dark Horse Comics
Hellboy quit B.P.R.D. in 2001, leaving Abe Sapien, Liz Sherman, and other special task force agents to protect the planet from otherworldly threats. With the growing menace of a frog army, the team must work together to save the world from the occult.
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111Avatar: The Last Airbender
Gene Luen Yang, Michael Dante DiMartinoPublisher: Dark Horse Books
Dark Horse continues the epic storyline begun by the hit Nickelodeon series. Aang, Katara, Fire Lord Zuko, and their pals continue to fight against those seeking to disrupt their way of life.
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1810Colder
Paul Tobin, Juan FerreyraColder is one of the most frightening comics to come out of Dark Horse. It follows Declan Thomas who is an ex-inmate of an insane asylum and has the power to step inside other people's madness.
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124Usagi Yojimbo
Stan SakaiPublisher: Dark Horse Comics, Fantagraphics Books
Usagi wanders the land to sell his services as a bodyguard to anyone who may be in need. The series draws a lot of influence from Japanese cinema, particularly from the works of Akira Kurosawa.
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169Berserker Unbound
Jeff Lemire, Mike DeodatoBerserker Unbound follows a medieval sword-and-shield warrior who gets transported to a modern day city. He must protect those around him from an evil wizard determined to send him to Hell.
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102Prometheus
Dan Abnett, Andrea MuttiColonel Marines go to investigate a strange alien ship. However, the Marines find they are not alone and must now contend with an angry god.
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1610Polar
Víctor SantosPolar follows a Cold War espionage agent who comes to the United States to assassinate a political target. However, his mission is never what is seems, and he lands in direct conflict with the enemy.
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92The Goon
Eric PowellPublisher: Dark Horse Comics, Avatar Press
The Goon mixes the comical with the violent and supernatural. The titular character frequently finds himself up against zombies, ghosts, mutants, giant squids, and so much more.
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118Empowered
Adam WarrenEmpowered is a sexy superhero comedy. Elissa Megan Powers is a superhero who has to combat supervillains as well as her own self-esteem issues.
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62Dragon Age
Greg Rucka, Carmen CarneroDedicated fans of the Dragon Age video games will get a kick out of the comic book series. The adventures continue to fill in the gaps in the popular games.
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41MIND MGMT
Matt KindtA young journalist stumbles upon an incredible discovery while investigating a commercial flight where everyone lost their memories. This leads her to the Mind Management program that works on everything from talking dolphins to weaponized psychics.
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51Koshchei the Deathless
Mike Mignola, Ben StenbeckKoshchei the Deathless was originally sent to kill Hellboy. In his original series, he must relive every horrible act he has ever committed as he pursues immortality.
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21I Am a Hero
Kengo HanawazaAn unhinged manga artist sees a zombie outbreak occur in Tokyo. He realizes he's meant to be the city's hero, and he uses his firearm to hold back the undead.
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119Elfquest
Wendy Pini, Richard PiniPublisher: DC Comics
Elfquest follows a community of elves as they try to make life work on a primitive Earth filled with other magical species. Dark Horse Comics has been the publisher of this title since 2013.
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21The Big Guy and Rusty the Boy Robot
Frank MillerPublisher: Dark Horse Comics
From the mind of Frank Miller comes the exciting tale of a monster attacking downtown Tokyo and the only heroes that can stop it are The Big Guy and Rusty the Boy Robot.