Independent Comic Publisher
The Publisher
Legendary Tapir Publishing LLC is an independent comic book publisher focused on original properties, memorable characters, and stories with identities of their own.
The catalog begins with Atomic Skeleton and will grow through new work from the Legendary Tapir team and independent creators.
The Origin Story
The true origins of Legendary Tapir remain a mystery, though the name likely began with Chris's childhood zoo visits and his fascination with odd-shaped animals — the bizarre creatures God seemingly left behind.
Legendary Tapir took shape when Chris partnered with Rich, forging a creative bond through their early writing. Chris grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area, surrounded by its collision of creativity and technology. Rich's childhood hometown remains unknown, but his love of movies is no secret.
Their comics grow from a split in interests: Chris's lifelong obsession with comic books, especially his all-time favorite, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Rich's deep-rooted love of film. Together, those perspectives shape the stories and worlds they create.
Behind the Comics
Raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, Chris grew up surrounded by its collision of creativity and technology. He has a lifelong obsession with comic books, with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles remaining his all-time favorite. His childhood fascination with odd-shaped zoo animals may also be responsible for the Legendary Tapir name.
Rich's childhood hometown remains a mystery. What is known is his deep-rooted love for movies and the perspective that film brings to his writing. As Legendary Tapir's other co-founder and writer, Rich helps turn the pair's shared ideas into original comic worlds.