Go, Read: Mike Richardson At ICv2.com

Another interesting article on industry heavy-hitter Mike Richardson, again responding to some theories floated about recent firings at Dark Horse. I have the same basic reaction to this piece that I did to the last one. First, I think Richardson does a good job of coming down hard on the more tenuous links between certain events and the staff reduction move. Second, I think even if Richardson didn't point it out himself, it would be pretty clear for most rational folk looking outside-in that Dark Horse is one fully-staffed comics company. While the initial industry reaction to Dark Horse letting people go -- a small number of people -- is bound to hit strangely with those that see Dark Horse as a paragon of stability, it shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone that thinks about it for half a second that personnel is an area in which Dark Horse might make cuts now and in the immediate future. In other words, firings at Dark Horse don't necessarily indicate pressing troubles at Dark Horse the way they might at companies that staff according to a boutique model of publishing, or that came into existence at a different time in comics history. Third, even though they may not have led to the personnel moves, it's fair to examine recent Dark Horse moves and initiatives in terms of their overall execution, even as it's Richardson's further right to try and direct some of that attention to something he feels has been successful, like the recent re-launch of Dark Horse Presents.
 
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