Maybe all film directors are megalomaniacs... but what do you do when you find out your movie was literally a cover for a plot to conquer the world? Elvira and Gill team up to escape the clutches of the creepy conspiracy that threw them together, in the final insane issue of The Shape Of Elvira!
Elvira's temporal adventures land her in hot water - so hot -- one more time, and it may be the last. Her new nemesis sends her to the worst place in the universe, and we're not talking about Encino! See it all go to Hell in the fifth exciting chapter of Elvira: Timescream, brought to you in Elvirascope (no special glasses required) by artist Dave Acosta (Twelve Devils Dancing) and written in Elviravision by David Avallone (Bettie Page), the team who brought you Doc Savage: Ring Of Fire and Twilight Zone: The Shadow.
The Mistress of the Dark lands the leading role in a touching art film about human/gill monster romance, but there's something decidedly fishy about her costar. Is there an Oscar(tm) in her future, or is director Billy Bullworth interested in spawning something more than an Academy Award-winning movie?!
Elvira's next stop in the Multiverse of Movies finds the Mistress of the Dark face-to-face with the Man of Your Nightmares. Will they bond over manicures and their mutual hatred of bratty teens or will it be a fight to the Dream-Death? It doesn't matter what street you live on, only a Craven coward would miss out on the hilarious horror hijinks, from writer David Avallone (Elvira Meets Vincent Price, Bettie Page: Unbound) and artist Silvia Califano (Star Trek, Judge Dredd.) All the fun, thrills and spills under a series of amazing covers by returning artists Dave Acosta, John Royle, series artist Califano, and an amazing Elvira photo cover!
The Mistress of the Dark's odyssey through the Multiverse of Movies reaches its inevitable Cronenbergian conclusion, complete with telepods, Brundleflies, scanners, videodromes, talking cockroaches, and bug powder. Elvira's lunch is naked, and we all hail the new flesh! Be afraid. Be somewhat afraidbut mostly amused, courtesy of writer David Avallone (Elvira Meets Vincent Price, Bettie Page: Unbound) and artist Silvia Califano (Star Trek, Judge Dredd.) All the fun, thrills, spills, and bad jokes come wrapped in a series of amazing covers by returning artists Dave Acosta, John Royle, series artist Califano, and an amazing Elvira photo cover!
OH NO, THERE GOES TOKYO - BUT HERE COMES ELVIRA! Vlad the Impaler's rampage through the Multiverse of Movies has switched into high gear as he goes Cuckoo for Kaiju, recruiting the biggest and most dangerous of all cinematic creatures for his Monster Army. Can the Mistress of the Dark stop him in time - or will she have to go all Terror of Mecha-Elvira and Destroy All Monsters? Find out in this atomic fire-breathing, city-stomping issue from writer DAVID AVALLONE (Elvira in Horrorland, Bettie Page: Unbound) and artist KEWBER BAAL (Vampirella, KISS)!
The two titans of horror and comedy unite in comics for the very first time! Dynamite Entertainment Proudly Presents... Elvira Meets Vincent Price! Elvira is back, with her most historic AND greatest costar ever! The ghost of Vincent Price is a spirit with a mission, and only the Mistress of the Dark can help! The Apocalypse is coming, and it's going to be live-streamed for binge-watching, but a long-lost movie can save the world... if only the movie star specter and the horror hostess with the mostest can find it in time! Thrills, chills, and all sorts of terrible puns!
The Mistress of the Dark has become unstuck in time! Elvira crashes Mary Shelley's monster weekend, beginning an epic journey through horror history, stalked by the most terrifying nightmare to ever walk the Earth. (No spoilers!) Writer David Avallone (Bettie Page, Doc Savage, Twilight Zone) and Dave Acosta (Doc Savage) bring you the thrills, chills and double-entendres in the first chapter of this four-issue miniseries! Played by actress-writer Cassandra Peterson, Elvira, Mistress of the Dark has carved out a niche in popular American culture that is sure to endure for decades to come. Elvira's reign as 'Queen of Halloween' has now spanned thirty-five years and includes two nationally syndicated television series, two feature films (Elvira, Mistress of the Dark and Elvira's Haunted Hills), an IMAX movie and two motion control rides. She has appeared in National ad campaigns for Pepsi and Coors, recorded five music CDs, written four books and licensed over Four Hundred products including pinball machines, action figures, guitars, three comic book series, a beer, wine, soda pop, perfume, slot machines and the best-selling female costume of all time.
Elvira's next stop in the Multiverse of Movies finds the Mistress of the Dark face-to-face with the Man of Your Nightmares. Will they bond over manicures and their mutual hatred of bratty teens⦠or will it be a fight to the Dream-Death? It doesn't matter what street you live on, only a Craven coward would miss out on the hilarious horror hijinks, from writer David Avallone (Elvira Meets Vincent Price, Bettie Page: Unbound) and artist Silvia Califano (Star Trek, Judge Dredd.) All the fun, thrills and spills under a series of amazing covers by returning artists Dave Acosta, John Royle, series artist Califano, and an amazing Elvira photo cover!
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The quest for the last true copy of the Necronomicon brings Elvira and H.P. Lovecraft to the crumbling mansion of an old friend and colleague - an ancient pulp writer with disturbingly animated bookshelves. Will the Mistress of the Dark survive her visit to the Strange High House in the Mist, where the Terrible Old Man and the Haunters of the Dark guard the Lurking Fear From Beyond? All these and even more storied hijinks can be found in this exciting issue, brought to you by writer DAVID AVALLONE (Elvira in Monsterland, Bettie Page: Unbound) and artist KEWBER BAAL (Vampirella), and featuring cathartically creepy covers from BAAL, DAVE ACOSTA, DAVID HACK, and a stunning Elvira photo! ALL COVERS CARDSTOCK
Elvira is lost in the psychedelic madness of Dreamland, with no escape plan, no tour guide, and the last copy of the book every evil space god in the universe wants to get its tentacles on - the Necronomicon! Can a showgirl survive in a world full of monsters that look like 1970s prog rock album covers? Will Lovecraft rescue her, or trap her there for all eternity? You never know with that guy. Find out for sure in Chapter Four of this otherworldly comedy from author DAVID AVALLONE (Elvira in Monsterland, Bettie Page: Unbound) and artist KEWBER BAAL (Vampirella) - featuring non-Euclidean covers from BAAL, DAVE ACOSTA, ROBERT HACK, and the Mistress of the Dark Herself!
The Elvira Mistress of the Dark Classic Years Omnibus is the first volume reprinting the highly sought-after tales originally published by Claypool Comics. With this deluxe volume, fans can turn back the clock to 1993. Bill Clinton was president, Jurassic Park ruled the box office, and just like today, Elvira was her legendary horror host self. In these beloved adventures Elvira must contend with teen werewolves, killer clowns, aliens, a high school reunion, pro wrestling, and more! Plus, special Halloween, Christmas, and Easter stories. The book covers 26 issues, rounding out to a massive 600-page tome and Dynamite is sneaking in extra bonuses amounting to .666 of an issue. That's right gals and ghouls, 26.666 comics in one massive book! Spooky! A bountiful bevy of talented creators contributed to these adventures. Known for his love of the macabre and the flirty, Paul Dini of Batman fame lent his hand. While this first volume also compiles all of the plentiful pages written by Kurt Busiek (Avengers, Astro City). Claypool head honcho Richard Howell (Vision & the Scarlet Witch) and Frank Strom also contributed writing. While on the art side, Tom Simonton is beloved by Elvira fans for his early contributions to the series, as well as John Heebink. X-Men fans will thrill to the lines of Dave Cockrum on stories, and Dynamite's Vampirella fans will love to see Louis LaChance. Other stars inside include Dan Spiegle, Fred Hembeck, and Neil Vokes. Collecting Elvira Mistress of the Dark (1993) #1-27.
Everyone's favorite Mistress of the Macabre, Elvira is spinning her wheels hostessing horror film festivals at the local drive-in when she discovers the opportunity to get in good with George Rottmero, producer of the greatest, grittiest, most realistic horror movies ever. The Dark Damsel uses all of her charms to impress the mysterious movie mogul and she is immediately cast in his latest scream-inducing spectacles, his masterpieces of murder and mayhem featuring the most realistic zombies anyone ever saw this side of an open casket! When she discovers the grave secret behind Rottmero's success, her dreams of super stardom might become deader than her undead co-stars! Will all of her efforts just be one big bust... because Elvira knows all about big busts!
Elvira's trip through time finally gets her back home, to Los Angelesbut eighty years too early! The Mistress of the Dark lands on the set of a horror movie classic, pursued by real -- not reel -- ancient evil! Would you sell your soul for riches and fame? Faust things Faust! Terrible puns just like that one, plus the usual thrills and chills await you in Chapter Four of Elvira: Timescream, brought to you by David Avallone (Bettie Page) and Dave Acosta (Twelve Devils Dancing), the team who brought you Doc Savage: Ring Of Fire and Twilight Zone: The Shadow.
Elvira's comes face to face with Satan himself, as her odyssey through the underworld reaches its thrilling and ridiculous conclusion. Will she escape the ninth circle of Hell, or end up the Horror Hostess of the Damned for all Eternity? David Avallone (Bettie Page) and Dave Acosta (Twelve Devils Dancing) bring you the hottest lady in Hades, in the next thrilling issue of Elvira: Mistress Of The Dark.
Tired of the same old droll messages from the dead? Your favorite ghostly gal is here to open the lines of communication to the other side. Elvira Mistress of the Dark lends her particular brand of sexy snark to your party as you let the spirits visiting you speak their piece on the Spectral Switchboard. Follow the planchette as it dances across the custom board revealing the secrets of the other side. This game lets you get your hands-on Elvira's connection to the world of the spirits. Elvira Mistress of the Dark's Spectral Switchboard is a boxed game that comes with a custom planchette and instructions.
Elvira is back, and she's going PSYCHO! The Mistress of the Dark has discovered that films create their own pocket dimensions, and now she's lost in the Multiverse of Movies! Will she find her way home, or is it just a big Hitchcock-tease? Join writer David Avallone (Elvira Meets Vincent Price, Bettie Page: Unbound) and artist Silvia Califano (the upcoming Death of Elvira) for a comic you shouldn't show mother: she just goes a little mad sometimes. All the fun, thrills, and spills under a series of amazing covers by returning artists Dave Acosta, John Royle, series artist Califano, and an amazing Elvira photo cover!
Vlad the Impaler has plundered the Multiverse of Movies to build his monster army, and now he's ready to invade! Can the Mistress of the Dark stop him before he conquers reality itself? It's the final issue, so this is Elvira's last chance! Tune in for this pulse-pounding, senses-shattering, all-action ish, courtesy of writer DAVID AVALLONE (Elvira in Horrorland, Bettie Page: Unbound) and artist KEWBER BAAL (Red Rising, Vampirella)!
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A famous scream queen actress is missing, and Elvira and Vincent Price join forces again to find her... even if it means literally breaking the fourth wall, and entering the world of a slasher movie. Can the Mistress of the Dark save the Final Girl before a sadistic director traps her forever in a digital nightmare? Meta-thrills, chills and bad puns from writer David Avallone (Bettie Page, Drawing Blood) and Juan Samu! And the mistress of the dark has never looked better under this busty bevy of covers: Acosta! Samu! Marques/Bone and a photo of the lady herself!
They say the best things in life come in pairs...we know you agree! That's why we have dug up these classic Elvira comic book stories for a brand-new volume of murder, mayhem, and monkey business. This is the second volume reprinting the highly sought-after tales originally published by Claypool Comics. In these beloved adventures, Elvira must contend with vampires, werewolves, mummies, gorillas, politicians, and worst of all...telemarketers! Creepy creators and collaborators in this new volume include Dave Cockrum, Jim Mooney, Neil Vokes, Tom Simonton, Louis LaChance, Frank Strom, Richard Howell, Lou Mougin, David Day, Dan Day, Bruce Patterson, James Fry, Anna-Maria Cool, John Heebink, Peter Sanderson, Yvonne Mojica, Tom Smith, Al Vey, and many more!
The Hellish hijinks continue, as Elvira and Faust go deeper and deeper into the Underworld. Will they escape judgment, or does the Lord of the Flies have something special waiting for them? It's Dante's Inferno with sex appeal and dirty jokes, in the next exciting issue of Elvira: Mistress Of The Dark, brought to you by David Avallone (Bettie Page) and Dave Acosta (Twelve Devils Dancing), the team who brought you Doc Savage: Ring of Fire and Twilight Zone: The Shadow, which maybe you would have read if Elvira had been in them.
Elvira's traveled through time and been to Hell and back... but does she get to take a breath and recover from her travels? Not in this comic book, friends. Back from Hell, Elvira falls in with a coven of modern-day witches and takes a hot rod broom out for a spin in the sky! Sit down for a spell, and for more thrills, chills and bad puns, as David Avallone (Bettie Page) and Dave Acosta (Twelve Devils Dancing) bring you the Horror Hostess with the Mostest in the next thrilling issue of Elvira: Mistress Of The Dark!
Elvira's eldritch adventures continue, as her wild ride winds up at a horror-haunted hospital. A crazy cult is playing doctor (and not in a good way)... but Elvira is ready to operate as only she can, in her latest absurd escapade!
Elvira has had it up to here (well, you can guess where) with this coven cult nonsense, and she's bringing the fight to their home base. She'll show them what's what, and which is witch, in the wickedest way possible. Writer David Avallone (Bettie Page) and artist Dave Acosta (Twelve Devils Dancing) bring you the chills, the thrills and the terrible puns, in the eleventh issue of Elvira: Mistress of the Dark!
The Witch Cult Saga concludes, and a surprise villain returns from Elvira's past! (At least... it's a surprise if you don't look at John Royle's variant cover...) The Mistress of the Dark can deliver you a climax like no other, and here it comes, in the twelfth and final issue of Elvira's ribald romp, brought to you with joy, laughter and terrible puns.
The woman behind the icon known as Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, the undisputed Queen of Halloween, reveals her full story, filled with intimate bombshells, told by the bombshell herself. Nearing age 30, a struggling actress considered past her prime, Cassandra Peterson auditioned at local LA channel KHJ as hostess for the late night vintage horror movies. Cassandra improvised, made the role her own, and got the job on the spot. Yours Cruelly, Elvira is an unforgettably wild memoir. Always original and sometimes outrageous, her story is loaded with twists, travails, revelry, and downright shocking experiences.