Dark Horse is pleased to announce the promotion of staff member Jeremy Atkins to the new position of Director of Publicity.

Atkins comes to the position with two and a half years of experience in sales, marketing and publicity for Dark Horse. During his tenure, he's handled publicity surrounding the adaptation of the 300 graphic novel to film, created partnerships with MySpace, and increased national media coverage of Dark Horse books, comics, and merchandise.

In the newly created position, Atkins will have a greater role in promoting Dark Horse Entertainment projects.

Atkins is a native of Indianapolis and has previously worked in music and recording, including stints as a drummer and record cover model; you can find him on the cover of Built to Spill Live.