Something is Killing the Children Vol. 9

Something is Killing the Children Vol. 9 continues the saga of Erica Slaughter with a bold new chapter from Eisner-winning writer James Tynion IV and award-winning artist 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 learn how she earned her teeth as a black mask. This volume digs into lore, mystery, and the cost of keeping the world safe from eldritch threats, blending claustrophobic horror with moody art and sharp dialogue. Dell’Edera's expressive linework and moody shadows heighten the tension as the story deepens the mythology around Erica and the House of Slaughter. Collects Something is Killing the Children #41-45. 144 pages of suspense, revelations, and eerie atmosphere that expand the series' dark mythology and set the stage for future confrontations within the cult-like order.

Who might be interested in reading?

• Fans of horror comics and supernatural mysteries who enjoy dark, character-driven stories.
• Readers who like origin tales that reveal how a protector is formed, and world-building around secret orders like the House of Slaughter.
• Fans of James Tynion IV's horror fiction and Werther Dell'Edera's atmospheric art.
• Readers following Something is Killing the Children series who want deeper lore and higher-stakes storytelling.