Dark Horse Presents

From 2011 to 2014, Dark Horse revived its legendary anthology series Dark Horse Presents for a 36-issue run, showcasing a rotating cast of creator-owned short stories and serials. Anchored by frequent contributors like Mike Richardson, Michael T. Gilbert, and Geof Darrow, the series featured recurring characters such as the supernatural adventurer Mr. Monster and the eccentric Stearn family (Doc Stearn, Dr. Strongfort Stearn, and Dark Stearn), alongside Kelly Friday and General Richardson. This reboot served as a vital platform for both established and emerging talent, continuing the anthology tradition that had launched iconic properties like Hellboy and Sin City in the 1980s. Its blend of genre-spanning tales—from crime and horror to science fiction and humor—made it a essential snapshot of Dark Horse’s creative ecosystem during the early 2010s.