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. DARK HORSE COMICS PRESENTS EMILY THE STRANGE: • 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm, Sunday, July 27, Room 2, San Diego Convention Center 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 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 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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