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Something is Killing the Children Vol. 9

Illustrated by Werther Dell'Edera
Published by BOOM! Studios
Distributed by Simon & Schuster

About The Book

Erica Slaughter's secret backstory is finally revealed in five standalone stories revealing her early missions as a monster hunter.

THE UNTOLD HIDDEN HISTORY OF ERICA SLAUGHTER

Before the Archer’s Peak Saga… Before Cutter… Before the betrayals and blood and darkness… Erica Slaughter had one purpose: to hunt monsters.

The Eisner Award-winning series continues in this special arc of standalone stories, perfect for new readers. Uncover the secret backstory of Erica Slaughter as she travels to small towns across America in search of five unique monsters that are threatening the lives of children.

Collects Something is Killing the Children #41-45.

About The Author

About The Illustrator

Werther Dell'Edera is an artist based out of Italy. He has worked with publishers in Italy and the US including BOOM! Studios, Dark Horse, DC Vertigo, IDW, Image, and SergioBonelliEditore. He was an artist for Brian Azzarello's Loveless and Ian Rankin's Hellblazer: Dark Entries from DC Vertigo. Dell'Edera also worked alongside famed illustrator Gabrielle D'Otto on the graphic novel Spider-man: Family Business for Marvel Entertainment. He is currently working with co-creator James Tynion IV on Something is Killing the Children and House of Slaughter from BOOM! Studios.

Product Details

  • Publisher: BOOM! Studios (July 31, 2025)
  • Length: 144 pages
  • ISBN13: 9798892153683

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