Monday, October 31, 2011

Countdown To Halloween 2011 Day 31: Elvira #1 Special

I would love to post the entire contents of Elvira #1 (May 1993) from Claypool Comics but that would make for one long post. Instead, I am treating you with the cover and three full pages from the issue.

Elvira #1 Cover


Elvira #1 Page 2


Elvira #1 Page 8


Elvira #1 Page 21

This ends the Countdown To Halloween 2011 and I hope that everyone enjoyed the posts. Have a happy and safe Halloween!

Sunday, October 30, 2011

Countdown To Halloween 2011 Day 30: Alice Cooper Joins Cast Of Dark Shadows

Shock rock legend, Alice Cooper, will be appearing in Tim Burton's Dark Shadows movie as a much younger version of himself according to this article. He will be performing "No More Mr. Nice Guy" at a gala ball hosted by Barnabas Collins (Johnny Depp).
Alice Cooper joins cast of Dark Shadows

Saturday, October 29, 2011

Friday, October 28, 2011

Countdown To Halloween 2011 Day 28: Dark Shadows #3 Covers

Shipping in December 2011, Dark Shadows #3 from Dynamite Entertainment will also feature two covers.

Aaron Campbell's cover:
Cover of Dark Shadows #3 by Aaron Campbell from Dynamite Entertainment
Francesco Francavilla's cover:
Cover of Dark Shadows #3 by Francesco Francavilla from Dynamite Entertainment

Thursday, October 27, 2011

Countdown To Halloween 2011 Day 27: Elvira at The Beast Tonight

Elvira will be appearing at The Beast from 8:00 pm to Midnight on Thursday, October 27, 2011 (hey, that's tonight). You will be able to get an autograph picture and take a picture with her at Kansas City's most elaborate haunted house.
Elvira appearing at The Beast on October 27

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Countdown To Halloween 2011 Day 26: Evila In Monster Land #15

Surprise! This week's Women Wednesday is not dedicated to Elvira but Evila. She became the "host" of Monster Land starting with #15 (December 1986). Scream Queen Brinke Stevens played the wicked beauty. Not only did she grace the cover but she was also featured in a two-page centerfold. Pictures of her appeared scattered through the horror magazine in black and white while cut outs of her also appeared usually near the headlines of the articles.

The cover of Monster Land #15 (December 1986) featured Evila:
Monster Land #15 Cover

Here is the editorial page:
Monster Land #15 Editorial

The two-page centerfold featured Evila:
Monster Land #15 Centerfold

Finally, here is Evila with the contest winner:
Monster Land #15 Contest Winner

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Countdown To Halloween 2011 Day 25: Dark Shadows #2 Covers

November 2011 will see the release of Dark Shadows #2 from Dynamite Entertainment. Below are both versions.

Aaron Campbell's cover:
Cover of Dark Shadows #2 by Aaron Campbell from Dynamite Entertainment
Francesco Francavilla's cover:
Cover of Dark Shadows #2 by Francesco Francavilla from Dynamite Entertainment

Monday, October 24, 2011

Countdown To Halloween 2011 Day 24: Dark Shadows #1 Covers

In case you missed the news, Dynamite Entertainment rolled out a brand new comic series based on ABC's Dark Shadows gothic soap opera this month. Below are the covers for the first issue.

Aaron Campbell did this cover and he also did the interior artwork:
Cover of Dark Shadows #1 by Aaron Campbell from Dynamite Entertainment
Francesco Francavilla did this alternate cover:
Cover of Dark Shadows #1 by Francesco Francavilla from Dynamite Entertainment

Sunday, October 23, 2011

Countdown To Halloween 2011 Day 23: Custom Elvira Hot Wheels

I really dig these custom made Elvira Hot Wheels by Timmy T (you can find his items for sale here). First up is the 1956 Ford Panel F100 truck:
Custom Elvira Hot Wheels 1956 Ford Panel F100 truck
Next is the custom Elvira Hot Wheels Dodge Power Panel:
Custom Elvira Hot Wheels Dodge Power Panel
Here is the custom Elvira Hot Wheels Ferrari 308:
Custom Elvira Hot Wheels Ferrari 308
Next up is the custom Elvira Hot Wheels Dixie Challenger:
Custom Elvira Hot Wheels Dixie Challenger
Finally, here is the custom Elvira Hot Wheels Dodge 1977 van (my favorite):
Custom Elvira Hot Wheels Dodge 1977 van

Saturday, October 22, 2011

Countdown To Halloween 2011 Day 22: Superhero City Halloween Background

The Halloween background for Superhero City is pretty cool with the demonic gargoyle and the evil moon face. I did make it smaller since the original was five times the size but it still makes for a creepy wallpaper.
Halloween background at Superhero City

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Countdown To Halloween 2011 Day 18: Dark Cards At Superhero City

The Blade of the Barber, Edwin Scissor Fingers and BugJuice are the new Special Edition Dark Cards at Superhero City:

Monday, October 17, 2011

Countdown To Halloween 2011 Day 17: Halloween Missions At Superhero City

Superhero City now has Halloween missions and here is the banner:
Halloween Missions at Superhero City banner
This is the Early Bird mission:
Early Bird Halloween mission at Superhero City
The Candy From Mummy mission is located in New Delhi, India:
Candy From Mummy Halloween mission from Superhero City
Other missions include Candy Contest in Manhattan, Screaming Sweetly in Athens, Get The Drop On Hollow King in Las Vegas, Spooky Spearmints in Tokyo and Get The Drop On Hollow King in Nexus. I finished all but the last one.

Sunday, October 16, 2011

Countdown To Halloween 2011 Day 16: Kansas Thrills, Chills & Bills Lottery Tickets

This year's Halloween-themed lottery tickets from Kansas Lottery are titled Thrills, Chills & Bills and features six jack-o-lanterns. Needless to say that I did not win anything again this year.
Kansas Thrills, Chills & Bills lottery tickets

Saturday, October 15, 2011

Countdown To Halloween 2011 Day 15: Count Duckula At FarmVille

Count Duckula recently popped up at FarmVille offering a chance to put on a frightening feast.
Count Duckula at FarmVille
A Frightening Feast at FarmVille
I have my Count Duckula Castle placed and harvested seventy-five pumpkins but the hard part is getting eight banquet invitations from neighbors.

Thursday, October 13, 2011

Countdown To Halloween 2011 Day 13: Halloween Costumes At Superhero City

Superhero City has witch and warlock Halloween costumes that are mostly robes. I do like the accessories such as head gear and weapons.
Halloween costumes at Superhero City banner
Halloween head gear at Superhero City
Halloween weapons at Superhero City

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Countdown To Halloween 2011 Day 12: Elvira In Monster Land #7

The cover of Monster Land #7 (February 1986) featured Elvira:
Monster Land #7 Cover

She was on a two-page spread that also served as the inside cover and first page:
Monster Land #7 Editorial and Index

"The Woman Behind Elvira" was the five page article featured in the horror magazine:
Monster Land #7 Elvira Article Page 1

Page two of the article is a pretty cool pin up featuring Elvira surrounded by Universal Monsters:
Monster Land #7 Elvira Article Page 2

Monster Land #7 Elvira Article Page 3

Monster Land #7 Elvira Article Page 4

Monster Land #7 Elvira Article Page 5

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Countdown To Halloween 2011 Day 11: Halloween Massacre At Superhero City

Superhero City has released a special edition Halloween Massacre card featuring a possessed hockey mask killer for only eighty merit points (of course, I do not have enough to get one):
Halloween Massacre card at Superhero City banner

Halloween Massacre card at Superhero City

Monday, October 10, 2011

Countdown To Halloween 2011 Day 10: Vincent Price In Monster Land #2

Here are pages forty-three, forty-four and forty-five from Monster Land #2 (April 1985) featuring an article about Vincent Price's last cameo role in Bloodbath at the House of Death:
The House of Death Page One

The House of Death Page Two

The House of Death Page Three