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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Elvira, Mistress of the Dark #1

May, 1993
Cover Price: $2.50
3 copies available from $25.00 		Paul Dini, Mary Jo DuffyJames W. Fry III, Dan Spiegle, Estudio B
Elvira, Mistress of the Dark #2

June, 1993
Cover Price: $2.50
2 copies available from $5.50 		Kurt Busiek, Mary Jo DuffyNeil Vokes, Dan Spiegle
Elvira, Mistress of the Dark #4

August, 1993
Cover Price: $2.50
1 copy available for $19.98 		Richard Howell, Cassandra Peterson, Mary Jo DuffyJim Webb, Dan Spiegle
Elvira, Mistress of the Dark #5

September, 1993
Cover Price: $2.50
2 copies available from $9.99 		Kurt Busiek, Mary Jo DuffyJim Mooney, Dan Spiegle
Elvira, Mistress of the Dark #6

October, 1993
Cover Price: $2.50
1 copy available for $9.99 		Fred Hembeck, Mary Jo DuffyTom Simonton, Dan Spiegle
Elvira, Mistress of the Dark #7

November, 1993
Cover Price: $2.50
3 copies available from $4.75 		Kurt Busiek, Richard HowellDave Cockrum, Tom Simonton
Elvira, Mistress of the Dark #8

December, 1993
Cover Price: $2.50
1 copy available for $7.00 		Paul Dini, Richard HowellJim Webb, Richard Howell
Elvira, Mistress of the Dark #11

March, 1994
Cover Price: $2.50
1 copy available for $24.98 		Kurt Busiek, Richard HowellLouis LaChance, Tom Simonton
Elvira, Mistress of the Dark #13

May, 1994
Cover Price: $2.50
1 copy available for $19.98 		Kurt Busiek, Richard HowellNeil Vokes, Jim Mooney
Elvira, Mistress of the Dark #14

June, 1994
Cover Price: $2.50
1 copy available for $12.98 		Frank Strom, Richard HowellTom Simonton, Jim Mooney
Elvira, Mistress of the Dark #45

January, 1997
Cover Price: $2.50
1 copy available for $34.98 		Frank Strom, John Heebink, Louis Lachance, Richard HowellTom Simonton, Dave Cockrum
Elvira, Mistress of the Dark #50

June, 1997
Cover Price: $2.50
1 copy available for $34.98 		Kurt Busiek, Lou MouginNeil Vokes, Richard Howell, David Day
Elvira, Mistress of the Dark #51

July, 1997
Cover Price: $2.50
1 copy available for $44.98 		Frank Strom, Lou MouginJohn Heebink, David Day
Elvira, Mistress of the Dark #72

April, 1999
Cover Price: $2.50
1 copy available for $34.98 		Richard Howell, Mary Jo DuffyJohn Heebink, Tod Smith
Elvira, Mistress of the Dark #80

December, 1999
Cover Price: $2.50
1 copy available for $29.98 		Frank StromTod Smith
Elvira, Mistress of the Dark #104

December, 2001
Cover Price: $2.50
1 copy available for $144.98 		Frank StromJohn Heebink
Elvira, Mistress of the Dark #105

January, 2002
Cover Price: $2.50
1 copy available for $144.98 		Richard Howell, Frank StromTod Smith, Chuck Frazier
Elvira, Mistress of the Dark #134

June, 2004
Cover Price: $2.50
1 copy available for $44.98 		Janet L. Hetherington, Richard HowellTod Smith, Dan Day
Elvira, Mistress of the Dark #139

November, 2004
Cover Price: $2.50
1 copy available for $144.98 		Richard Howell, Frank StromAnna-Maria Cool, Tod Smith
Elvira, Mistress of the Dark #141

January, 2005
Cover Price: $2.50
1 copy available for $39.98 		Frank StromEduardo Barreto