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Chloe Moretz has signed on to play the leading role in Emily the Strange, reports Deadline.

The project was first mentioned over two years ago, when Dark Horse Entertainment President Mike Richardson announced his plans to bring the character to the big screen.

First started as an iconic image in 1991 and used to promote a clothing line from Cosmic Debris, the Gothic teen has developed a back story through a series of Dark Horse comics, which have been published since 2001.

Moretz, who became a fan-favorite after her turn as Hit Girl earlier this year in Kick-Ass, next stars in October's Let Me In as well as 2011's Martin Scorsese film Hugo Cabret.

The DC source blog reported on Monday that "As we announced a few months back in San Diego, Chloe Sullivan will be appearing in the pages of the JIMMY OLSEN co-feature in ACTION COMICS by writer Nick Spencer and artist R.B. Silva, starting next week.

Over at TV GUIDE, there’s a first look at artist Silva’s take on the character – but that’s not all. Fans will be able to download digital versions of the 10-page story from ACTION COMICS #893 for free via the DC Comics and Comixology apps. What more incentive do you need to give the story a try?"