Elvira, Mistress of the Dark #77
In "Rome on the Range," Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, rides into Italy in full cowboy regalia, teaming up with the enigmatic Caroline Seemore on a desert trek that quickly turns undead. As zombie hordes rise from a hidden graveyard, the duo is saved by the mysterious zombie Flint Westwood, leading them to the secret lair of Silent Q. Written by Frank Strom and illustrated by Ronn Sutton, with inks by Louis LaChance and letters by Susan Dorne, this 1999 adventure blends Western grit with gothic horror, all culminating in a dramatic explosion and a last-minute dash to the Naples Film Festival. Cover by Ronn Sutton.
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Elvira arrives in Italy and befriends Caroline Seemore. Dressed in cowboy attire, they drive a covered wagon across desert plains where Caroline reveals herself to be Agent 000 in disguise. He makes a hasty exit just as cowboy zombies rise from a nearby graveyard and attack. Elvira and the real Caroline are rescued by a zombie Flint Westwood. When Elvira and Caroline discover Silent Q's headquarters, Elvira sets off a bomb, destroying everything and she finally makes it to the Naples Film Festival in time to receive her film award.
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