James Tynion IV and Werther Dell'Edera launch an exciting new story arc this April in their series SOMETHING IS KILLING THE CHILDREN with issue #41.

The press release follows:

Media Release -- As the Slaughterverse enters its sixth year and BOOM! Studios celebrates its 20th Anniversary, a brand new story arc of the Eisner-winning team of James Tynion IV and Werther Dell'Edera's Something is Killing the Children begins with SOMETHING IS KILLING THE CHILDREN #41.



The dive into Erica's past continues as we re-enter her younger years being raised and trained in the House of Slaughter. What deadly hunts await her and her mentor, Jessica? And how does Cecilia pose yet another challenge for the young Black Mask?

"I could not be more excited to return to tell the next chapter of Erica's origin story," said Eisner-winning co-creator James Tynion IV. "Earning her teeth in the field, Erica will have to grow up fast to grow up at all — and a big part of that will be learning that adults have their own fatal flaws, including her mentor Jessica. Something is Killing the Children readers know, this is not a story with a happy ending. But it's a story that needs to be told."

"I know where Erica ends up, as much as we all do, and yet I can't wait to tell this story! Get ready for some crying!" said series artist and co-creator Werther Dell'Edera.

SOMETHING IS KILLING THE CHILDREN #41 features main cover art by series co-creator Werther Dell'Edera, and variant covers by acclaimed illustrators Jenny Frison (Hello Darkness), Miguel Mercado (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), Anwita Citriya (Spectregraph), and Tula Lotay (Barnstormers).

SOMETHING IS KILLING THE CHILDREN #41 is the newest release from BOOM! Studios' eponymous imprint, home to critically acclaimed original series, including BRZRKR by Keanu Reeves, Matt Kindt, and Ron Garney; Something is Killing the Children by James Tynion IV and Werther Dell'Edera; bestselling horror anthology Hello Darkness; Grim by Stephanie Phillips and Flaviano; Stuff of Nightmares by R.L. Stine and A.L. Kaplan; A Vicious Circle by Mattson Tomlin and Lee Bermejo; Ghostlore by Cullen Bunn and Leomacs; Rare Flavours by Ram V and Filipe Andrade; Underheist by David and Maria Lapham; Animal Pound by Tom King and Peter Gross; Minor Arcana by Jeff Lemire; Vicarious by Ryan Parrott and Eleonora Carlini; The Creeping Below by Brian Azzarello and Vanesa Del Rey; and the upcoming Bronze Faces by Shobo, Shof, and Alexandre Tefenkgi; In Bloom by Michael W. Conrad and John J. Pearson; and When I Lay My Vengeance Upon Thee by Gus Moreno and Jakub Rebelka. The imprint also publishes popular licensed properties, including Dune: House Corrino from Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson, and Simone Ragazzoni; Power Rangers Prime by Melissa Flores and Michael YG; and The Expanse: Dragon Tooth by Andy Diggle, Rubine, and Francesco Pisa.

SOMETHING IS KILLING THE CHILDREN #41 will be available in local comic shops April 2, 2025. Digital copies can be purchased from content providers, including Kindle, iBooks, and Google Play.





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