Something Is Killing The Children

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...

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!

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?

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?

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...

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).