Emily® Unleashes New Strangeness In New York With Dark Horse Comics At Comic Con 2008

BERKELEY, CA - APRIL 11, 2008:

Embark on a journey to the freaky, deviant, and cool world of Emily the Strange, along with Rob Reger, the mastermind behind the beloved cult icon, at New York's Comic Con 2008. Publishing leader Dark Horse Comics is delighted to present unexpected happenings, exciting news, and an all-around, fascinating Emily experience for the media and fans alike.

This special event will feature a best-of-Emily mixed-media presentation, with seldom-seen celebrity and designer nods to everyone's favorite odd girl. Attendees will get a sneak peek at the new Emily video game and get a taste of what's happening with the production of the Emily movie, which will be produced by Mike Richardson, Dark Horse Comics' founder and producer of The Mask, 30 Days of Night, Hellboy, and other blockbuster films. You'll also be the first to hear news on the 2009 HarperCollins Emily novel series. Also included in the festivities will be a question-and-answer session, some cool giveaways, and other exciting surprises. Join Reger, Dark Horse's Director of Publicity Jeremy Atkins, and Emily cowriter Jessica Gruner at this not-to-be-missed affair.

DARK HORSE COMICS PRESENTS EMILY THE STRANGE

11:30 am to 12:30 pm - Saturday, April 19, 2008

Room 1E07

Jacob Javits Center, NYC, Comic Con 2008

GET YOUR EMILY BOOKS SIGNED BY THE CREATOR AND WRITERS!
After the event, be sure to meet Reger and Gruner in person and have them sign your Emily comic books at the following Comic Con booths:

• Dark Horse Comics booth # 823 - 2-3 pm, Saturday, April 19
• Emily the Strange booth # 1829 - 1-2 pm, Sunday, April 20ABOUT

ABOUT EMILY THE STRANGE
Created by Reger and his company Cosmic Debris in 1993, Emily the Strange has become an internationally known icon for individualism, female empowerment, and do-it-yourself style. Born from the San Francisco graphic arts community, Emily graces a full, rock-influenced fashion clothing and accessory line, including everything from T-shirts, dresses, and underwear, to toys, guitars, and school supplies. She is the featured character in a series of comic books from Dark Horse Comics, four hardbound Chronicle Books, and an upcoming series of young adult novels from HarperCollins Publishing.

ABOUT DARK HORSE COMICS
Founded in 1986 by Mike Richardson, with the concept of establishing an ideal atmosphere for creative professionals, Dark Horse Comics has grown to become the third-largest comics publisher in the United States and is acclaimed internationally for the quality and diversity of its line. In conjunction with its sister company Dark Horse Entertainment, Dark Horse has over 350 properties currently represented under the Dark Horse banner, serving as the jumping-off point for comics, books, films, television, electronic games, toys, and collectibles.