Onion and friends have some breaking news about “something is killing the kids!” In honor of Slaughtherverse’s fifth anniversary, the Eisner Award-winning team James Tynion IV and vitte del edra will continue to expand its story and release two very special singles this December.
First up, the epic finale of BOOK OF CUTTER where Maxine Slaughter transforms from White Mask to Black Marsh. In the comics, Maxine will embark on the final step of her journey as she crosses the Atlantic and enters Europe to train with the mysterious and deadly Carter House.
The main cover of BOOK OF CUTTER #1 will be by Dan Mora (The powerful power of morphine Rangers) and series co-creator Werther Dell’Edera, Carrie Randolph (Siren City), more information will be announced soon. The book will be in stores on Christmas Day, December 25, 2024, but will also be available to pre-order at your local comic shop, with digital copies available on content providers such as iBooks, Google Play and Kindle.
The second book is THE ART OF SOMETHING IS KILLING THE CHILDREN COMPANION #1 – an oversized book featuring the most iconic Something is Killing the Children covers created over the last 5 years. The perfect way to relive Erica Slaughter’s harrowing journey, this book will be available in comic shops on December 4, 2024, and will be available digitally through the same channels as BOOK OF CUTTER.
The covers for both books have yet to be announced, but here’s the cover for the first volume as a reminder of what’s to come.
“It’s so exciting to chronicle Maxine’s journey from Bow Peak to her new life as the only recognized Black Mask of the Slaughter House. These annual specials are an incredible way to explore and expand the world and lore of the Slaughter universe. way—and now, with The Book of Knives, we’re pulling back the curtain on the Order of St. George itself,” co-creator and series writer James Tynion IV. “The Great Family sets its sights on the Killing Family, and Maxine is about to see the dangers that await the American family…”
“After three books, Maxine Slaughter has become one of my favorite characters!” Follow co-creator and series artist Werther Dell’Edera. “I can’t wait to see what happens when Maxine and Erica’s paths finally collide!”
The Book of Knives and The Art of Something Is Killing the Child Companion are the latest releases from BOOM! Studios’ eponymous brand, home to critically acclaimed original series including BRZRKR Keanu Reeves, matgentand Ron Ganey; Something’s Killing the Children by James Tynion IV and Witte Dell Edela; Bestselling horror anthology Hello Dark; Grim stephanie phillips and Flavian;Nightmare Thing Author: RL Sting and Al Kaplan;Vicious cycle Mattson Tomlin and Liebermejo;Ghost story author: Karen Bunn and Leomax;rare flavor Ram V and Philip Andrade;robber david and Maria Lapham;animal pound Tom King and Peter Gross; Minor Arcana Jeff Lemire; and the upcoming Vicarious Ryan Parrott and Eleonora Carlini;and the crawling below Brian Azzarello and Vanessa Del Rey.
The release also releases popular licensed properties including Dune: House Corrino Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Andersonand Simon Ragazzoni;Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Melissa Flores and Simone di Gianfellis; and “The Expanse: Dragon’s Teeth” Andy Diggle, Rubinand Francisco Pisa.
