Writer: Rob Reger
Artist: Buzz Parker

We all know Emily the Strange is the world's weirdest thirteen--year--old, but do you have any idea how that came to be? Would you believe that Emily wasn't always the curious and confident stranger we know today? For any girl, a thirteenth birthday is a big deal, and that's doubly true for Emily. Emily doesn't know it yet, but a surprise gift from a long--lost aunt is more than just a family heirloom--it also holds the key to unlocking the mystery of her lineage and the secrets of her fate!

* In 2011 Emily will become a full--fledged rock star to international audiences when Virgin Records releases her first--ever rock 'n' roll CD!

* In addition to Dark Horse's long--running comic--book series, Emily is also the subject of three young--adult novels published by HarperCollins!