This extraordinary collaboration has been championed by all involved—including Elvira herself—resulting in a mashup between two pop culture icons that fans will be sure to adore.
More information will come as the project develops, but it can be confirmed that Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti will be writing the story. The power couple's creative tenure crafting the misadventures of Harley Quinn from 2013 to 2018 added countless elements to the character, and brought in a new era of fans, while setting the blueprint for many of her interpretations since.
"What do you get when you slam a Maid of Mischief and a Mistress of the Dark together?" asked Amanda Conner. "Sheer chaos, escapades and fun! Holee pandemolee, who WOULDN’T wanna see the Vivacious Elvira and the Hijinky Harley Quinn get together for a bunch of wisecracking and clowning around? And a bit of naughtiness. Okay. Maybe a lot. I can’t wait to work on this book!"
Jimmy Palmiotti added, “We are super excited to not only revisit our lovely Harley Quinn and her gang in Coney Island, but it seems like a match made in heaven... or hell, having the ever stunning Elvira, Mistress of the Dark along for the ride in this team-up to end all team-ups. We are talking ICONS here! This is one of those circumstances where the characters have so much in common that the books almost write themselves. The trouble these two are going to be getting in will be epic!"
"Recently I’ve gotten the chance to have my Elvira character crossover with some other icons of horror and even personal friends of mine, like H.P. Lovecraft and Vincent Price," shared Cassandra Peterson, the voice and visage behind the Mistress of the Dark. “My fiendish fans may recall that my entry to comics was with DC, and it’s exciting to be working with them again, and with one of their most revered characters. There are few who can match my charisma and appeal, but Harley is up there!”
Dynamite CEO and Publisher Nick Barrucci added, "This is such a great story, we had to bring the best creators on board for this historic team-up and crossover. Amanda and Jimmy are some of my closest friends in this industry, and we've loved working with them at Dynamite. Their work with Harley is so beloved as well, so it's just a perfect project all around. We're excited to share more with fans as it comes together."
Harley Quinn made her debut in 1992 on the masterful Batman: The Animated Series, before quickly leaping into comic books, films, and beyond with her boundless energy and trademark wit. The clown princess of crime was originally the psychologist for The Joker, then a love interest and accomplice in his mayhem. Since then, Harley has broken out on her own, joining the Suicide Squad, DC’s Gotham City Sirens, and created her own found family. Off the page and screens, she's left an indelible mark on fans of all generations and risen to become one of DC’s most recognizable and beloved characters.
Elvira, the Mistress of the Dark is a character played by actress Cassandra Peterson, going back over four decades of fun and frights. She was initially created to serve as a "horror hostess" for programming featuring older, campy B-movies from the horror and science fiction genres. Her captivating charms and signature look led to a bounty of talk show appearances, merchandising, and cult classic film masterpieces. Through the years she has also starred in over 200 comic books of her own across multiple publishers. Her earliest tales on the four-color page were through DC, and her current home for half a decade has been Dynamite.
Both Harley Quinn and Elvira are icons of aesthetics, fashion, and charm. Across their multiple media appearances, they've inspired and entertained generations of women and men, and countless Halloween costumes! Their pairing is natural, a dream project for all involved and a treat for readers and collectors.
Further details on creative teams, story details, formats, and release dates will be shared on this project soon!
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