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House of Slaughter
Series · 5 books · 2022-2024

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House of Slaughter, Vol. 1

The Butcher's Mark

2022

Discover the inner workings of the House of Slaughter in this new horror series exploring the secret history of the Order that forged Erica Slaughter into the monster hunter she is today. You know Aaron Slaughter as Erica's handler and rival. But before he donned the black mask, Aaron was a teenager training within the House of Slaughter. Surviving within the school is tough enough, but it gets even more complicated when Aaron falls for a mysterious boy destined to be his competition. Dive deeper into the world of Something is Killing the Children in this first story arc by co-creator James Tynion IV (The Department of Truth, The Nice House on the Lake) and co-writer Tate Brombal (Barbalien), with art by rising star Chris Shehan (The Autumnal) and co-creator Werther Dell'Edera (Razorblades). Collecting HOUSE OF SLAUGHTER #1-5
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House of Slaughter, Vol. 2

Scarlet

2022

Uncover a story of the Scarlet Masks within the House of Slaughter as the secrets of the world of Something Is Killing The Children are laid bare! What secrets do the mysterious scribes of the Order of St. George, the Scarlet Masks, record within the shadows of the House of Slaughter? Enamored with stories of ancient hunters, as well as those in his midst, Edwin Slaughter only gets to write the stories… never live them. That is, until a legendary Oscuratype that’s taken the lives of countless children brings Edwin into the field. Will he live to survive long enough to document his experience, or perish with his story left untold? Delve deeper still into the world of Something isKilling theChildren in the second volume of the bestselling series written by co-creator and award-winning author James Tynion IV (The Department Of Truth, The Nice House On The Lake) and co-writer Sam Johns (Punchline) alongside rising star artist Latizia Cadonici and co-creator Werther Dell’Edera (Razorblades). Collects House of Slaughter #6-10.
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House of Slaughter, Vol. 3

The Butcher's Return

2023

Jace Boucher returns in the third terrifying volume of the Something is Killing the Children spinoff that continues to reveal the secret history of the House of Slaughter. Jace’s past and present collide, with new revelations from his youth shedding light on his current mission. No longer the monster hunter he once was and unaware of Aaron’s fate, Jace must protect the orphans under his care. Can he save them from not just the monsters, but a rage and guilt more terrifying than the children have ever witnessed? Jace will have to make a difficult choice between vengeance, loyalty, and rescue from certain death! Meanwhile Sunny has to deal with monsters within and without, while caught between the White Masks and a cruel pair of eyes watching from between the trees… Series artist Antonio Fuso (Lost Falls, GI Joe: Cobra) joins returning writer Tate Brombal (Behold, Behemoth) in the next chapter of Jace Boucher’s story! Collects House of Slaughter #11-15.
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House of Slaughter, Vol. 4

Alabaster

2024

The pack-hunting White Masks take center stage in the thrilling “Alabaster” arc set in the bestselling, award-winning world of Something is Killing the Children! In the ruthless war against monsters, nothing is unthinkable or off-limits for the White Masks. A fan-favorite White Mask named Bait (a mute boy with amputated arms and a tendency to survive suicidal odds), is dispatched with a mission more malicious than imaginable in a group home for children. While Bait does his best to ignore the children’s cruelty toward him, he’s left with more questions than answers after monsters attack. What does a kind, mysterious girl named Nannette have to do with what’s going on? With Bait’s fellow White Masks Paris and Tybalt keeping the pressure on, and Scarlet Mask Gerde’s secret scheming in the shadows, writer Sam Johns (Punchline) and artist Letizia Cadonici (The Neighbors) take House of Slaughter to new emotional depths of terror. Collects House of Slaughter #16-20.
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House of Slaughter, Vol. 5

The Butcher's War

2024

After the terrifying conclusion to Bait’s tale, witness the long-awaited conclusion to Jace Boucher’s story in THE BUTCHER’S WAR! Jace has gone rogue, and it will take the scheming and collaboration of rival Houses to track down the cunning hunter, who seems to perpetually hide in the shadows just out of sight. But with House Slaughter and House Boucher’s relentless pursuit keeping them close, will this be the perfect opportunity for Jace to finally get revenge and find the peace he’s looking for? But in the darkness of an abandoned amusement park in the South, someone familiar will prove to be a devil on Jace’s shoulder… Series co-creator James Tynion IV (Department of Truth, The Nice House On The Lake) and highly acclaimed writer Tate Brombal (Behold, Behemoth) are joined by co-creator and artist Werther Dell’Edera (House of Slaughter) and artist Antonio Fuso (Lost Falls, GI Cobra) return to the hit Slaughterverse spinoff to deliver this epic and bloody conclusion to Jace’s story! Collects House of Slaughter #21-25.

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