Platinum Studios (PDOS)

[BrianAltounian]

Maddog, we haven't acquired any libraries over the last two years but we have added properties to our library of material. We use DrunkDuck and the Comic Book Challenge as sources of new material to acquire - so you can look at Hero By Night and Gunplay and other properties as new properties we have acquired. In addition, with our relationship with Sean O'Reilly and Arcana Studios, we have access to material that we can exploit in various ways.

As for the rumors about Dylan Dog mentioned in earlier posts, just to be clear, Dark Horse acquired the print publishing rights of the Bonelli library for distribution in the US but my understanding is that rights period has expired. The original publishing rights remain with Bonelli. Any material that we develop is based on the original source material from that Bonelli library. In other words, we wouldn't credit Dark Horse with any involvement in any Dylan Dog property.

Keep in mind, that until formal news is released by Platinum, anything written about the Dylan Dog property is strictly rumor. You know, the "we cannot confirm or deny any information" kind of disclaimer. The one thing we can confirm is that Dylan Dog is an extremely popular character in Italy and across the European continent. This most recent rumor was picked up by about 9,000 European websites over a 48-hour period. That's good press.

Keep up the great work. You guys have really been doing great due diligence on the company. We hope to have more info for you soon.

-Brian