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  • Published: 14 October 2025
  • ISBN: 9798892155625
  • Imprint: BOOM! Studios
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 512
  • RRP: $130.00
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Something is Killing the Children Omnibus Vol. 1



The iconic story of monsters, and the ones who hunt them, that began the award-winning, bestselling horror phenomenon is assembled in one convenient omnibus collection.

WHAT IS ABDUCTING THE CHILDREN OF ARCHER'S PEAK?

When the children in a sleepy Wisconsin town begin to go missing, all hope seems lost. Most children never return, and those that do have terrible stories of terrifying creatures that live in the shadows. But even monsters fear the mysterious stranger that arrives shortly after. She believes the children and claims to be the only who sees what they can see...

Her name is Erica Slaughter. She kills monsters. This is all she does, and she bears the cost because it must be done.

The definitive collection of the entire “Archer’s Peak” saga by GLAAD Award-winning writer James Tynion IV (Department of Truth, Batman) and artist Werther Dell'Edera (Razorblades) is assembled here in a single volume.

Collects Something is Killing the Children #1-20.

  • Published: 14 October 2025
  • ISBN: 9798892155625
  • Imprint: BOOM! Studios
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 512
  • RRP: $130.00
Categories:

About the authors

James Tynion IV

James Tynion IV is an Eisner Award-winning, New York Times bestselling writer and publisher of comic books. He is best known for co-creating hit horror comics series like Something Is Killing the Children, The Nice House on the Lake, and The Department of Truth. He is also the writer of young adult adventure series like multiple GLAAD Media Award-nominated Wynd and the GLAAD Media Award winner The Woods. He spent ten years writing various Batman titles at DC Comics, where he co-created exciting new characters like Punchline and Ghost-Maker. He lives and works in Brooklyn.

Praise for Something is Killing the Children Omnibus Vol. 1

“Can’t say enough good things about this creepy, shocking, riveting book.”—Tom Taylor, DCeased

“Horror in the vein of IT and Dreamcatcher laced with Manga influences.”—Ram V, The Many Deaths of Laila Starr

“One of the best new horror books I’ve read in a long time. It’s horror done inspiringly, terrifyingly right. Don’t miss out.”—Scott Snyder, Batman

“Like THE LOST BOYS meets AKIRA, it’s a blast of pure creepy teenage suburban monster fighting and it rules!”—Matthew Rosenberg, Punisher

“Can’t say enough good things about this creepy, shocking, riveting book.”—Tom Taylor, DCeased

“Horror in the vein of IT and Dreamcatcher laced with Manga influences.”—Ram V, The Many Deaths of Laila Starr

“One of the best new horror books I’ve read in a long time. It’s horror done inspiringly, terrifyingly right. Don’t miss out.”—Scott Snyder, Batman

“Like THE LOST BOYS meets AKIRA, it’s a blast of pure creepy teenage suburban monster fighting and it rules!”—Matthew Rosenberg, Punisher