Vault Comics

Vault Comics is a critically acclaimed American independent comic book publisher founded in 2016 and headquartered in Missoula, Montana, specializing in original creator-owned science fiction, fantasy, and horror titles. With a catalog of more than eighty original titles, the company is known for prioritizing diverse and underrepresented creators and has developed a significant cross-media IP library. In 2025, Aethon Books acquired a majority stake in Vault, while Vault continues to operate under CEO Damian Wassel and CCO Adrian Wassel. Vault has partnered with major studios including Netflix, CBS, and Paramount to adapt its properties for film, television, audio, and video games, with its hit title Barbaric greenlit as a Netflix series in 2026.