How an outside idea reaches a company, in its own words · checked 2026-10-29
How to pitch a comic
Dark Horse Comics and Image Comics have a door anyone can use. Every other company here says no, or says nothing. Each one in its own words, with what you give up by sending it something.
Image Comics · Invincible (Image comic) adapted as an Amazon Prime Video series from Robert Kirkman, Cory Walker, Ryan Ottley
“Invincible is an American adult animated superhero television series created by Robert Kirkman for the streaming service Amazon Prime Video, based on the Image comic book series of the same name co-created with Cory Walker and Ryan Ottley.” en.wikipedia.org
2017
Dark Horse Comics · The Umbrella Academy (Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá) adapted as a Netflix series from Gerard Way, Gabriel Bá
“It was eventually shelved in favor of a television series in 2015, before being officially greenlit by Netflix in July 2017.” en.wikipedia.org
2017
Image Comics · Invincible live-action film in development at Universal from Robert Kirkman
“A live-action film based on the Image Comics comic book series Invincible was revealed in April 2017 to be in development at Universal Pictures, with Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, who were fans of the comics, hired as the writers and directors.” en.wikipedia.org
2010
Image Comics · The Walking Dead (Image comic) adapted as an AMC series from Robert Kirkman, Tony Moore, Charlie Adlard
“The Walking Dead premiered on October 31, 2010.” en.wikipedia.org
1998
DC · WildStorm (Jim Lee's studio and imprint under Image Comics) from Jim Lee
“In 1998, DC purchased WildStorm Comics, Jim Lee 's imprint under the Image Comics banner, continuing it for many years as a wholly separate imprint (and fictional universe) with its own unique style and audience.” en.wikipedia.org
1994
Dark Horse Comics · Hellboy (creator-owned, Mike Mignola) via the Legend imprint from Mike Mignola
“In 1994, Mignola's character Hellboy first appeared in Hellboy: Seed of Destruction the beginning of several limited and miniseries with crossovers that included Batman of DC Comics.” en.wikipedia.org
1991
Dark Horse Comics · Comics rights to Godzilla (1987), Aliens and Predator (1989), Star Wars (1991)
“After his success, Richardson began buying the rights to several titles including: Godzilla in 1987, Aliens, Predator in 1989, and Star Wars in 1991 (owned by Marvel prior to the Dark Horse Comics acquisition).” en.wikipedia.org
1972
DC · Captain Marvel (rights), revived as Shazam! from Fawcett Comics
“Years later, Fawcett sold the rights for Captain Marvel to DC Comics, and in 1972 the character was revived in DC's new title Shazam!” en.wikipedia.org
