2008 Halloween Countdown 24: Elvira At Claypool Comics Part 1

Claypool Comics was created in 1993 and began publishing Peter David's Soulsearchers and Company, Richard Howell's Deadbeats and Phantom of Fear City. They also obtained the rights to publish Elvira, Mistress of the Dark comic book series that lasted for 166 issues and two trade paperback collections. Cassandra Peterson had input in the series and even suggested several stories. The artists and writers varied from story to story with Richard Howell serving as letterer, editor and writer for several of the stories.

The company stopped printing in July 2006 thanks to the fact that Diamond Comic Distributors would no longer carry their titles. Deadbeats made the shift to online publication in April 2007 but alas they lost the license to publish the Elvira, Mistress of the Dark series.

I do not have the entire series nor do I have any of the paperback collections. Each issue of Elvira, Mistress of the Dark has photo covers, black and white interiors and two stories. I will be posting the covers of the issues that I have for the next couple of posts.

Elvira, Mistress of the Dark #3 (July 1993) featured "Curse & Tell Part Two: Charmed, I'm Sure" and "All in the Family Chapter Three: House Party".

Elvira, Mistress of the Dark #3 cover

Yours Cruelly header
Elvira, Mistress of the Dark #4 featured "Carrie On, Classmates" and "All in the Family Chapter 4: Exeter Only".

Elvira, Mistress of the Dark #4 cover
Elvira, Mistress of the Dark #7 (November 1993) featured "Over-Exposed" and "Death Takes A Honeymoon".

Elvira, Mistress of the Dark #7 cover
Elvira, Mistress of the Dark #8 (December 1993) featured "Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow (or get cable!)" and "Child's Christmas (with whales)".

Elvira, Mistress of the Dark #8 cover
Elvira, Mistress of the Dark #9 (January 1994) featured "Dino Park" and "Femme Noir".

Elvira, Mistress of the Dark #9 cover