What Is Something Is Killing the Children About?

Something Is Killing the Children is a horror comic series published by Boom! Studios, launched in 2019 and written by James Tynion IV with art by Werther Dell'Edera. The story follows Erica Slaughter, a mysterious monster hunter who arrives in the small town of Archer's Peak after children begin disappearing and turning up dead — killed by creatures only children can see. Erica belongs to a secret organization called the House of Slaughter, which trains hunters to battle these hidden monsters. The series is celebrated for its atmospheric dread, rich character work, and stunning art, and has expanded into spin-offs including the House of Slaughter ongoing series. With 48 issues in our catalog, it's a modern horror landmark well worth reading from the start.