Something Is Killing The Children

After narrowly surviving the Duplicitype, Erica Slaughter must still reckon with the murderous Cutter in order to save the people of Tribulation. Separated from Dolly and driven by desperate rage, Cutter won't stop until she exacts her revenge on Erica.

With over two million copies of the series sold to date, the first arc of Erica's mission in Tribulation reaches its shocking conclusion in this milestone anniversary issue that no Something is Killing the Children fan will want to miss!While Erica's blades are occupied with an entity unlike anything she's faced, she receives a phone call... with tragedy on the other end of the line.As things look dire, someone Erica once saved may have to find unexpected help to return the favor...

Years before the foundational Archer's Peak Saga, this standalone story continues the formative look at Erica Slaughter's early days before she became the hunter she is now!When encountering a species of monster she's unfamiliar with killing, what lessons will this young hunter learn as she faces a foe that could finally outwit her?

Leading into the fifth anniversary of Something Is Killing The Children and building on last year's Book of Slaughter, Maxine Slaughter steps into the spotlight in her journey from White to Black Mask. With New Orleans as her destination, what will Maxine uncover about House Boucher... and what will she learn about herself in the process? The award-winning, bestselling creative team of James Tynion IV and Werther Dell'Edera unleash their only first issue of 2023 and set the stage for year five of the Slaughterverse!

Help finally arrives in the town of Tribulation, but whose side are they on? Most importantly, with Cutter in deadly pursuit and the Duplicitype still very much a threat, what chance does Erica stand?

Edwin Slaughter is one of the Scarlet Masks,  the secret bookkeepers of the Order of St. George. He's enamored with stories of ancient hunters, as well as those in his midst.He only gets to write the stories and never live them himself though. That is, until what starts out as standard reconnaissance for the Order turns Edwin's world upside down. There's a legendary monster in America, one long thought extinct...It's taken the lives of countless children, bringing Edwin into the field for the first time... and into real danger.Along with a new story arc comes a new creative team! Acclaimed writer Sam Johns of Punchline and The Joker fame joins James Tynion IV as co-writer, and up-and-coming artist Letizia Cadonici makes her highly-anticipated American comics debut, joined by series veteran Werther Dell'Edera as co-artist!

Something is Killing the Children returns to reveal more of Erica Slaughter's formative past, set before the Archer's Peak saga.A perfect starting point for new readers and die hard Slaughterverse fans alike, each standalone issue of this arc highlights Erica's appearance in five different American towns, chronicling her journey that forged her into the unparalleled monster hunter she is today.

Erica must finally face the deadly doppelganger-the Duplicitype-but can she survive in the end? And with everyone in the town of Tribulation at Cutter's mercy, who will pay the ultimate price?

During the third vicious escapade into Erica's secret past, she finds herself squaring off with a monster worse than nightmares...However, as she struggles to live another day after yet another battle, it becomes clear that an even more deadly monster lies at the heart of it all, and it will take all the new skills she's acquired to track it down...

Bait is burdened with the unbearable truth of Nannette's condition and what it could mean if she learns of her connection to the monsters. To save her and the children, Bait will have to make an impossible choice... But with new revelations about his true origins, will what he has to do truly be the worst of his actions?

In the depths of routine, Paris and Tybalt fear that Bait may be losing his edge, and warn that failure could lead to his loyalty facing scrutiny, all while a new look at Bait's dysfunctional family-The White Masks-comes to light as he drifts into memories of his origins. As Bait wrestles with the current situation, it also becomes clear that something is shockingly wrong with Nannette...

As Jace wanders the streets of New Orleans, his mind drifts between his youth and the present, bringing light to his and Jolie's past, and revealing that she's not all that she seems...Meanwhile, a mysterious message carried by a crow holds the key to Jace saving his child. But right now, Sunny is alone, and unprotected from what prowls in the dark...

While Bait does his best to ignore the cruelty of the children in the home with him, a monstrous assault leaves him with more questions than answers. What does Nannette, the mysterious girl who's been one of the only ones to show Bait kindness and keep the monsters indoors at bay, have to do with the monsters on the outside?

In this landmark double-length issue, Tate Brombal (The Oddly Pedestrian Life of Christopher Chaos) and Antonio Fuso (James Bond) bring Jace Boucher's epic saga to its deadly conclusion in the blood-soaked finale of THE BUTCHER'S WAR!After witnessing the aftermath of a tragedy, Jace is enraged-now, it's personal.And meanwhile, caught in the Dragon's claws, will Sunny remain in captivity, or will Jace's revenge bring freedom?

Ahead of the landmark 40th issue of Something is Killing the Children, get ready for the final issue of the character-defining Year Zero arc with another nightmarish standalone adventure! As Erica takes on a vital mission in a remote and isolated town, witness her terrifying journey into a gruesome challenge that will take a miracle to escape. Charting her path to becoming the legendary rogue monster slayer, fans can expect a closer look at the trial by fire that forged her in this self-contained issue...

Ahead of the landmark 40th issue of Something is Killing the Children, get ready for the final issue of the character-defining Year Zero arc with another nightmarish standalone adventure!As Erica takes on a vital mission in a remote and isolated town, witness her terrifying journey into a gruesome challenge that will take a miracle to escape.Charting her path to becoming the legendary rogue monster slayer, fans can expect a closer look at the trial by fire that forged her in this self-contained issue...

In the penultimate issue of THE BUTCHER'S WAR, Jace wants blood, but René proves to be a difficult opponent, even while seemingly at a disadvantage-an unexpected strength in disguise!Meanwhile it's Maven vs. Jolie, desperate to protect the children from the hunter and her white masks...

In the penultimate issue of THE BUTCHER'S WAR, Jace wants blood, but René proves to be a difficult opponent, even while seemingly at a disadvantage-an unexpected strength in disguise!Meanwhile it's Maven vs. Jolie, desperate to protect the children from the hunter and her white masks...

Years before the foundational Archer's Peak Saga, this standalone story continues the formative look at Erica Slaughter's early days before she became the hunter she is now!When encountering a species of monster she's unfamiliar with killing, what lessons will this young hunter learn as she faces a foe that could finally outwit her?

As the BUTCHER'S WAR continues into its third chapter, a troubled hunter broods in shame and defeat, but revenge isn't something that only Jace can lay claim to.However, after Jace left so many of the House of Slaughter's ranks dead, he isn't the only threat, as opportunists arise among those who pursue him in New Orleans...

As the BUTCHER'S WAR continues into its third chapter, a troubled hunter broods in shame and defeat, but revenge isn't something that only Jace can lay claim to.However, after Jace left so many of the House of Slaughter's ranks dead, he isn't the only threat, as opportunists arise among those who pursue him in New Orleans...

As the BUTCHER'S WAR continues into its third chapter, a troubled hunter broods in shame and defeat, but revenge isn't something that only Jace can lay claim to.However, after Jace left so many of the House of Slaughter's ranks dead, he isn't the only threat, as opportunists arise among those who pursue him in New Orleans...

As the BUTCHER'S WAR continues into its third chapter, a troubled hunter broods in shame and defeat, but revenge isn't something that only Jace can lay claim to.However, after Jace left so many of the House of Slaughter's ranks dead, he isn't the only threat, as opportunists arise among those who pursue him in New Orleans...

Something is Killing the Children returns to reveal more of Erica Slaughter's formative past, set before the Archer's Peak saga.A perfect starting point for new readers and die hard Slaughterverse fans alike, each standalone issue of this arc highlights Erica's appearance in five different American towns, chronicling her journey that forged her into the unparalleled monster hunter she is today.

Something is Killing the Children returns to reveal more of Erica Slaughter's formative past, set before the Archer's Peak saga.A perfect starting point for new readers and die hard Slaughterverse fans alike, each standalone issue of this arc highlights Erica's appearance in five different American towns, chronicling her journey that forged her into the unparalleled monster hunter she is today.

Something is Killing the Children returns to reveal more of Erica Slaughter's formative past, set before the Archer's Peak saga.A perfect starting point for new readers and die hard Slaughterverse fans alike, each standalone issue of this arc highlights Erica's appearance in five different American towns, chronicling her journey that forged her into the unparalleled monster hunter she is today.

Something is Killing the Children returns to reveal more of Erica Slaughter's formative past, set before the Archer's Peak saga.A perfect starting point for new readers and die hard Slaughterverse fans alike, each standalone issue of this arc highlights Erica's appearance in five different American towns, chronicling her journey that forged her into the unparalleled monster hunter she is today.

The BUTCHER'S WAR continues as House Slaughter and Jace's former house pursue him in the darkness and ruin of the abandoned amusement park in New Orleans, but Jace is more clandestine than they prepared for. While Jace remains a wraith among the shadows and chaos breaks out amongst the hunters, a familiar face appears in a frightening form-a devil on Jace's shoulder.  

The BUTCHER'S WAR continues as House Slaughter and Jace's former house pursue him in the darkness and ruin of the abandoned amusement park in New Orleans, but Jace is more clandestine than they prepared for. While Jace remains a wraith among the shadows and chaos breaks out amongst the hunters, a familiar face appears in a frightening form-a devil on Jace's shoulder.

Bait is burdened with the unbearable truth of Nannette's condition and what it could mean if she learns of her connection to the monsters. To save her and the children, Bait will have to make an impossible choice... But with new revelations about his true origins, will what he has to do truly be the worst of his actions?

After the terrifying conclusion to Bait's tale, Jace Boucher's final story begins! For the first time in 25 years, the feeble Old Dragon is welcomed to the Butcher Shop, and the stark contrast in power between the House of Boucher and the others is clear as day. Through clandestine scheming in the shadows, the House of Slaughter will do whatever it takes to track down the rogue Jace as their target, including aligning with Jace's former house. But... will Jace go on the run, or finally seize the opportunity for the revenge he's always wanted?

Witness the first chapter of Jace Boucher's FINAL story in "The Butcher's War!" Following on the heels of the red hot success of the Something Is Killing The Children #21 ashcan, this limited edition black-and-white ashcan of House Of Slaughter #21 gives fans a first look... a full month ahead of the full issue's release. Featuring a striking minimalist cover and never-to-be reprinted, no Slaughterverse fan can afford to miss out on this offering!

Bait and Nannette are cornered during the final hour, trapped in a veritable haunted house of monsters as Bait fights against impossible odds, even for him. And if help does come... what price will Bait have to pay for revealing the Order's secrets?

Discover the inner workings of the House of Slaughter in this new horror series exploring the secret history of the Order that forged Erica Slaughter into the monster hunter she is today. You know Aaron Slaughter as Erica's handler and rival. But before he donned the black mask, Aaron was a teenager training within the House of Slaughter. Surviving within the school is tough enough, but it gets even more complicated when Aaron falls for a mysterious boy destined to be his competition. Dive deeper into the world of Something is Killing the Children in this first story arc by co-creator James Tynion IV (The Department of Truth, The Nice House on the Lake) and co-writer Tate Brombal (Barbalien), with art by rising star Chris Shehan (The Autumnal) and co-creator Werther Dell'Edera (Razorblades).