How To Submit A Comic Book Pitch to Dark Horse

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Today I am going to cover the submission guidelines for Dark Horse Comics, one of the the largest publishers of creator owned comic books.

The Submission guidelines are made conveniently available on Dark Horse's website: https://www.darkhorse.com/Company/Sub...

They are simple!
1. Provide a signed submission agreement.
2. Provide a logline (a one to two sentence elevator pitch)
3. Provide a story synopsis (a more detailed overview of your story)
4. Provide a complete outline (a beginning, middle, and end in a few pages)
5. Provide 6 pages of consecutive artwork (fully inked and lettered)

Artwork credit 27:14 - Buğra Batuhan Berah - IG Instagram: bugracomic

While these steps are simple enough to observe, pitching isn't simply the act of gathering up the minimal materials a submission requires, but it is a detailed process to hone your craft and prove you have what it takes to enter the big leagues.

Having tried my hand a few times in the past to pitch my ideas, I have learned a few lessons on what I think a top-tier publisher wants to see in their applications, and I provide some valuable insights that can give you a better chance at being considered.

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