Richard Corben was an American comics artist who came to prominence with the creation of his fantasy character, DEN, who was created for the American underground comic, GRIM WIT. DEN was next printed in the French METAL HURLANT, and then printed in the American HEAVY METAL and in the HEAVY METAL movie. During this era, Richard and Dona started FANTAGOR PRESS, a publishing company featuring Richard's comics. In this time, Corben began drawing for American comics including D.C., MARVEL, DARK HORSE, and others.