Radical plans for comics, books, films.(Leveraging)

Radical Publishing, a startup comics publisher with offices in Los Angeles and London, is the latest comics house looking to leverage its list into properties for films, videogames, books and related media. Cofounded by Barry Levine, a former rock photographer and a producer for Dark Horse Comics' film projects, Radical launched its publishing program last year.

"We're a publishing company on a broad scale," said Levine during an interview in Manhattan. "It's the easiest way to brand ourselves and control our properties. We offer great content with multiplat-form opportunities. Our books can stand on their own, and the films help them appeal to another segment of the …