Elvira, Mistress of the Dark

    (Claypool, 1993–2007)
™ and ©1993 Queen “B” Productions
Black and white comic and magazine series

Based on the schlock horror movie hostess character created and portrayed by Cassandra Pederson, this comic features photo covers of Elvira, parody plots, and, in keeping with Elvira’s persona, lots of bad jokes and puns. It has had a number of writers and artists, including Paul Dini and Kurt Busiek. The plots often launch from Elvira’s job as a sexy horror movie hostess for station K-WHA? and her conflicts with her bosses and sponsors. It’s intended to be a “funny book” in the truest sense of the word, and succeeds more often than not. There are occasional appearances by characters appearing in other Claypool Comics books, but it is not necessary to have read the other books to follow the stories or characters.
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#1

May, 1993
Cover Price: $2.50
2 copies available from $25.00 		Paul Dini, Mary Jo DuffyJames W. Fry III, Dan Spiegle, Estudio B
#2 (Photo cover)

June, 1993
Cover Price: $2.50
1 copy available for $5.50 		Kurt Busiek, Mary Jo DuffyNeil Vokes, Dan Spiegle
#5

September, 1993
Cover Price: $2.50
1 copy available for $9.99 		Kurt Busiek, Mary Jo DuffyJim Mooney, Dan Spiegle
#6 (Photo cover)

October, 1993
Cover Price: $2.50
1 copy available for $9.99 		Fred Hembeck, Mary Jo DuffyTom Simonton, Dan Spiegle
#7 (Photo cover)

November, 1993
Cover Price: $2.50
2 copies available from $4.75 		Kurt Busiek, Richard HowellDave Cockrum, Tom Simonton
#8

December, 1993
Cover Price: $2.50
1 copy available for $7.00 		Paul Dini, Richard HowellJim Webb, Richard Howell