Swedish Video Game Developer Buys Oregon-Based Comic Book Publisher

(Milwaukie, OR) -- Comic book publisher Dark Horse will soon have a new owner. The popular comic company announced Tuesday that it would be sold off to Swedish video game developer Embracer Group.

The companies did not disclose the terms of the deal, which is set to be finalized early next year. However, Dark Horse CEO Mike Richardson said operations at would continue as usual after the acquisition and that there were no plans to restructure the business.

Embracer Group has recently acquired multiple other properties including Perfect World Publishing, and Cryptic Studios.