Emily the Strange Gets Global Partners

Promotional Partners Worldwide will work with European agent Sagoo to bring Emily the Strange to Asia including China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan; and Exim Licensing Group has taken on the brand in all of Latin American, including Mexico, Guatemala, Panama, Colombia, Brazil and Chile.

In a new publishing partnership, Dark Horse Comics will launch a full-color Emily the Strange comic book series, with the first issue hitting stands this week in the U.S. The series, called

Emily and the Strangers

, will feature limited edition covers by guest artists and will expand to other countries at a later date.

Emily licensee Maqet will add to its line of collectible figures with new designs by guest artists in 2013. The figures are available in two sizes, 5.5-inch and 7-inch, and each

Finally, La Boutique Officielle was launched over the holiday season, featuring Emily the Strange merchandise for customers throughout Europe. The France-based site features apparel and accessories from European licensees.