Sylvain Runberg

Sylvain Runberg is a distinguished multi-platform writer, entrepreneur, and co-founder of the international 360° IP boutique, Dark Riviera, based in Stockholm. Since launching his career in 2004, Sylvain has authored 143 graphic novels, now translated into 26 languages and sold over 3 million copies worldwide. His notable works include titles such as "Orbital", "Warship Jolly Roger", "Zaroff" or "On Mars". Besides graphic novels, Sylvain has ventured into the television industry, creating and co-creating 5 TV series, and is working on the narrative design of several video games as narrative director and designer. Runberg's storytelling spans a wide array of genres, reflecting his eclectic and international tastes. His narratives, known for their character-driven focus and a touch of realism, range from science fiction and autobiographical chronicles to political thrillers, drama, psychological crime stories, horror, fantasy, supernatural tales, survival narratives, urban thrillers or westerns. His versatility extends to adaptations and original sequels of world-renowned IPs, including "Wonder Woman" for DC , Stieg Larsson's "Millennium: The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo" and its sequels, "The Phantom" for Egmont in Sweden, Robert E. Howard's "Conan the Cimmerian", Liu Cixin's works, and Ubisoft's "Watchdogs: Legion" and adapts novels like Mats Strandberg's "Blood Cruise" as well as Toei’s animation cult classic Japanese Anime "Captain Future" into graphic novel. Sylvain's commitment to narrative arts continues to evolve with his involvement in Dark Riviera, pushing the boundaries of storytelling across TV, graphic novels, and video games. His professional journey reflects a dedication to creating immersive, diverse, and engaging stories that resonate on a global scale.