Elvira's Candid Memoir Becomes Graphic Novel — With a 2026 Release Date

Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, made massive waves when her 2021 memoir, "Yours Cruelly: Becoming Elvira," revealed her attraction to women and other personal secrets. Now, that candid life story is getting a graphic novel adaptation, set to hit shelves in an unexpectedly distant 2026.

Dynamite Entertainment will publish "Yours Cruelly: Becoming Elvira," the graphic novel. Cassandra Peterson, the woman behind the iconic horror hostess, teams up with longtime Elvira comic writer David Avallone and artist Mariano Benitez-Chapo for the project. This hardcover adaptation promises to bring visuals to Peterson’s struggles with self-image, relationships, and career, offering an indispensable look behind the scenes of a horror and entertainment legend.

Elvira, known for her campy gothic look and witty commentary, became a cultural touchstone hosting B-movie horror. Peterson created the persona in the early 80s, rising to national fame with "Elvira's Movie Macabre" and her cult-classic films. This graphic novel extends Dynamite's run of Elvira comics, but with a unique biographical focus. Fans will have a long wait for the September 16, 2026 release, but it promises to be worth it for this visual deep dive into a groundbreaking life.