Dirk Wood has been named the new Director of Communications for Dark Horse Comics. In his new role, Wood will continue to coordinate all trade-show efforts for the company, as well as key presentations that the company makes externally. He will continue to serve as the primary contact for all Direct Market retailers, as well as helping to oversee programs through Diamond Comic Distributors, including the company’s Free Comic Book Day efforts.

Wood has served the company for over fifteen years.

“In a market that keeps changing, it remains a source of pride that I work for and represent one of the constants, Dark Horse Comics,” Wood.said. “I look forward to these new challenges, and to continue working to further cement and grow our status as the largest independent comic-book publisher in the world.”