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Something is Killing the Children Vol. 9

By James Tynion IV
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The blockbuster horror phenomenon that has sold over 5 million copies worldwide continues with its boldest chapter yet. The saga of Erica Slaughter continues with a bold new chapter from bestselling writer James Tynion IV and award-winning illustrator Werther Dell'Edera. Erica Slaughter's haunted past is finally... Read More
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Erica Slaughter's secret backstory is finally revealed in five standalone stories revealing her early missions as a monster hunter.

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The blockbuster horror phenomenon that has sold over 5 million copies worldwide continues with its boldest chapter yet.

The saga of Erica Slaughter continues with a bold new chapter from bestselling writer James Tynion IV and award-winning illustrator Werther Dell'Edera.

Erica Slaughter's haunted past is finally revealed, as her upbringing in the House of Slaughter comes to light. Experience her most formative years as a monster hunter, and discover just how she came to earn her teeth as a black mask...

Something is Killing the Children Vol. 9 collects issues #41-45.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9798892153683

Publisher: Boom! Studios

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 February 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: Boom! Studios

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Werther Dell'Edera

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 7.0mm

Width: 168.0mm

Height: 259.0mm

Weight: 318g

Pages: 144

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About the Author

James Tynion IV is an Eisner Award-winning, New York Times bestselling writer and publisher of comic books. He is best known for co-creating hit horror comics series like Something is Killing the Children, The Nice House on the Lake, and The Department of Truth. He is also the writer of Young Adult adventure series, like multiple GLAAD Media Award-nominated Wynd, and the 2017 GLAAD Media Award winner The Woods. He spent ten years writing various Batman titles at DC Comics, where he co-created exciting new characters like Punchline and Ghost-Maker. He lives and works in Brooklyn, and is represented by United Talent Agency.

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