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Preview: Elvira Meets H.P. Lovecraft #4

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Elvira Meets H.P. Lovecraft #4

writer: David Avallone
artist: Kewber Baal
covers: Dave Acosta (A), Kewber Baal (B), Robert Hack (C), Elvira Photo (D)
FC | All Cardstock Covers | 32 pages | Horror/Humor | $4.99 | Teen+

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!

Elvira Meets H.P. Lovecraft #4

Elvira Meets H.P. Lovecraft in February 2024

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This February it isn’t quite love in the air, but a horror rendezvous for the ages when Elvira officially comes face to face with the legendary H.P. Lovecraft in Elvira Meets H.P. Lovecraft!

Maestro scribe of the Mistress of the Dark, David Avallone, continues his epic chronicles of the beloved horror hostess with the most-est. In her critically acclaimed and fan pleasing comic books from Dynamite, Elvira has crossed paths with the likes of Mary Shelley, Edgar Allen Poe, Bram Stoker, and even recently fellow horror screen icon Vincent Price. Now she finds herself haunted by the ghost of one of the most influential and infamous horror visionaries ever. It had to happen eventually, and H.P. Lovecraft is joining the Elvira-verse!

This unlikely duo are setting out on a comical quest for the last copy of the Necronomicon. Is Elvira going to be able to tolerate Lovecraft’s peculiarities long enough to save the world from the Great Old Ones? Or will this Whisperer in the Dark drive her straight past the Mountains of Madness?

Avallone and Elvira herself are joined for this eldritch tale of cosmic comedy and tentacled terror by artist Kewber Baal, with covers by Baal, original Dynamite Elvira artist Dave Acosta, as well as the heralded return of Robert Hack to the character. Plus, of course, no Elvira comic is complete without the option of a photo cover of the legend herself!

This series follows the riotous fun of Elvira in Horrorland and Elvira in Monsterland, which treated fans to the “Multiverse of Movies” and some incredible monster throwdowns. Now, both new readers and the Elvira-faithful can jump right into this story, and Lovecraft fans are welcome as well!

Preview: Elvira in Monsterland #2

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Elvira in Monsterland #2

writer: David Avallone
artist: Kewber Baal
covers: Dave Acosta (A), John Royle (B), Kewber Baal (C), Photo (D)
FC | 32 pages | Horror Humor | $3.99 | Teen+

Elvira’s arch-enemy, Vlad the Impaler – the original Count Dracula — is raiding the Multiverse of Movies to kidnap Famous Monsters, and now it’s Frankenstein’s turn! Can Elvira stop him before he makes off with Karloff? And what’s Vlad got planned with this Monster Army he’s building? Tune in for an adventure beyond Mary Shelley’s wildest dreams, courtesy of writer David Avallone (Elvira in Horrorland, Bettie Page: Unbound) and artist Kewber Baal (Vampirella, KISS, Red Rising)! Featuring another bevy of beautiful covers by Dave Acosta, John Royle, Kewber Baal and a photo cover of the Mistress of the Macabre herself – Elvira!

Elvira in Monsterland #2

Elvira’s Next Tome of Classic Tales

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They say the best things in life come in pairs… That’s why Dynamite Entertainment has dug up more classic Elvira comic book stories for a brand new second volume of murder, mayhem, and monkey business following up from the bestselling first volume. Fans can reserve their copy right now on Indiegogo!

It’s everyone’s lucky day because the fiends at Dynamite are digging up the grave of these lost adventures and delivering them to Elvira’s fans with the beautiful Elvira Mistress of the Dark “The Classic Years” Omnibus Volume 2! This awesome tome of darkness is packed with Elvira awesomeness and is available in softcover, a deluxe hardcover, and an ultimate darkness edition signed by Elvira Mistress of the Dark herself!

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! Ahhhhhhh! Spooky! The book covers 25+ issues, rounding out to a massive 600-page tome.

And no need to fret, for anyone who missed out on the first volume’s Indiegogo or hasn’t gotten to grabbing a copy yet, they are being offered as add-ons in this campaign as well. That way all fans can catch up and not get left behind as this hotly anticipated reprint series continues.

The horrifying artists and creepy writers of Elvira Classic Years Volume 1 were a regular who’s who of classic comics. This new batch of monsters is even more frightening! Contributors 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 so many more!

And of course there are some amazing add-ons you can grab including the aforementioned signatures, digital copies, photo covers of previous Elvira comics, a four pack of Elvira metal variants, CGC graded exclusives, and more. As the support and pledges roll in, fans can also stay tuned for some possible fun stretch goals that will only be available through this campaign. Fans of Elvira and anyone looking for fun nostalgic comics should pass go and run right to Indiegogo to reserve their copy. Copies will be shipped to fans by Halloween!

Elvira Tries to Escape the Multiverse of Movies!

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Elvira and Dynamite Entertainment invite fans to visit “Horrorland” with her this May, as the macabre maven jumps between versions of horror masterpieces and hopefully lives to tell the tale!

In her previous critically acclaimed comic book series, the Mistress of the Dark got to hang out with the ghost of her dearly beloved old friend Vincent Price. Therein, she discovered how sometimes the legends of film can come right into our world, and perhaps vice versa. In the final issue, Vincent revealed that each movie creates its own pocket dimension… and Elvira joined him on a quest into one such realm to rescue a “final girl” scream queen being held hostage by her obsessive director.

Now, in this new universe-spanning odyssey, Elvira is herself trapped in this Multiverse of Movies. She will careen from classic to classic, faced by killers, monsters, and more, as she tries to find her way home. Off the bat in the first issue, she finds herself stalked by a hotel clerk who’s positively psycho! Can she survive the wrath of a serial killer and get to the next part of her journey, or is it all just a Hitchcock-tease?

Writer David Avallone returns once more, as Dynamite’s modern day shepherd for the voice of Elvira. He closely collaborates with the Mistress of the Dark herself, to ensure that fans new and old can truly hear each line in her captivating and iconic voice. This time they are joined by artist Silvia Califano.

Califano contributes covers to the series, as do returning fan-favorites Dave Acosta and John Royle. Plus, of course photos featuring the titular queen of scares herself.

Elvira in Horrorland #1 debuts in May 2022.

Preview: Elvira: The Classic Years Omnibus HC

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Elvira: The Classic Years Omnibus HC

writer: Kurt Busiek, Richard Howell, Frank Strom, Paul Dini, Jo Duffy
artist: Tom Simonton, John Heebink, Dave Cockrum, Fred Hembeck
cover: Stunning Photo Cover Featuring Elvira herself!
FC | 616 pages | Horror, Comedy | $49.99 | Teen+

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) #1-26 and material from #27.

Elvira: The Classic Years Omnibus

Preview: Elvira: The Shape of Elvira TP

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Elvira: The Shape of Elvira TP

writer: David Avallone
artist: Fran Strukan, Pasquale Qualano
covers: Francesco Francavilla
FC | 120 pages | Humor, Action/Adventure | $17.99 | Teen+

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: The Shape of Elvira TP

Elvira: Mistress of The Dark Spectral Switchboard is Out Now

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Elvira: Mistress of The Dark Spectral Switchboard

$39.99 – Amazon – Entertainment Earth

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: Mistress of The Dark Spectral Switchboard

Preview: Elvira: Mistress of The Dark #12

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Elvira: Mistress of The Dark #12

writer: David Avallone
artist: Dave Acosta
covers: Tom Mandrake (A), Craig Cermak (B), John Royle (C), Photo Cover (D)
Craig Cermak (RI-Virgin), John Royle (RI-B/W), Tom Mandrake (RI-Virg)
FC | 32 pages | Horror | $3.99 | Teen+

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.

Elvira: Mistress of The Dark #12

Preview: Elvira: The Shape of Elvira #4

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Elvira: The Shape of Elvira #4

writer: David Avallone
artist: Pasquale Qualano
covers: Francesco Francavilla (A), J. Bone (B), Dave Acosta (C), Photo (D)
Francesco Francavilla (RI-Virgin), J. Bone (RI-Virgin), Dave Acosta (RI-B/W), Photo Cover (RI-Virgin)
FC | 32 pages | Horror | $3.99 | Teen+

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: The Shape of Elvira #4
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