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BERKELEY, CA – JULY 22, 2008: Experience the weird, wild world of Emily the Strange with Rob Reger, the brains behind the beloved cult icon, at [Comic-Con International 2008 in San Diego. Publishing leader Dark Horse Comics proudly presents unexpected happenings, exciting news and an all-around fun Emily experience at a special panel presentation. The presentation will be held at 12:30 pm, Sunday July 27, in Room 2 at the San Diego Convention Center. |
The 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 upcoming Emily movie, which will be produced by Mike Richardson, Dark Horse Comics’ founder and producer of Hellboy II: The Golden Army, 30 Days of Night, Hellboy, The Mask and other blockbuster films. You’ll also hear news on the 2009 HarperCollins Emily novel series. In addition, the festivities will include a question-and-answer session, some cool giveaways, and other exciting surprises. Join Reger, Emily illustrator Buzz Parker, Dark Horse’s Emily the Strange Editor Shawna Gore, Emily co-writer Jessica Gruner, and Emily illustrator Nix Turner at the event. |
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DARK HORSE COMICS PRESENTS EMILY THE STRANGE:
• 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm, Sunday, July 27, Room 2, San Diego Convention Center
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GET YOUR EMILY BOOKS SIGNED BY THE EMILY CREATIVE TEAM!
Be sure to meet Reger, Parker, Gruner, and Turner in person and have them sign your Emily comic and hardbound books at the following Comic Con booths:
• Friday: Chronicle Books booth #1637, 1 pm to 2 pm
• Saturday: Emily the Strange booth #4639, 1 pm to 2 pm
• Sunday: Dark Horse Comics booth #2615, 11 am to noon
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GET YOUR PHOTO TAKEN IN THE FAMOUS EMILY CHAIR AT DARK HORSE’S BOOTH!
Stop by the Dark Horse Comics booth (#2615) and have your photo taken with a life-size Emily in the famous Emily the Strange Chair! It’s a great photo opportunity and a fun Comic Con souvenir
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SEE ORIGINAL EMILY ARTWORK UNVEILED AT EMILY BOOTH!
See brand new, original Emily artwork created especially for Comic-Con when you stop by the Emily booth. Rob Reger and Buzz Parker will present one of their new paintings each day, Friday through Sunday.
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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. For more information on Emily the Strange, contact Jill Beaverson at jill@cosmicdebris.com or 510-845-3645 x220, or visit www.emilystrange.com.
| Founded in 1986 by Mike Richardson, behind 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. For more information contact Jeremy Atkins at jeremya@darkhorse.com or 503-905-2315, or visit www.darkhorse.com. |
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