Something is Killing the Children Vol. 4

Writer: James Tynion IV Artist: Werther Dell'edera Publisher: Boom! Studios Trade Paperback: January 5, 2022 Issues: 5, Issue Reviews: 148
9.2Critic Rating
9.2User Rating

Erica Slaughter went to hell and back in Archer's Peak, but that may be nothing compared to the events that forged her at the House of Slaughter.

What events brought Erica to the House of Slaughter? And what did she have to do to join the Order of St. George? Erica Slaughter's origins are finally revealed in this volume of the Eisner Award-nominated series from GLAAD Award-winning author James Tynion IV (The Woods, Batman) and artist Werther Dell'Edera (Razorblades).

Collects Something is Killing the Children #16-20.

  • 10
    YEARofTheCollector Apr 22, 2025

    I read this entire volume in one sitting while waiting for my car to be serviced. A lot of questions I had about the Order of St. George were answered in this chapter. I like the structure and the make up of the House of Slaughter. As a military service member, lots of things resonate with me. The color schemes, the history of the order, the different units, the specialties by house and all of the symbolism is pretty well thought out. Also, the backstreet of Erica is quite epic. Tynion couldn't have made a more "from rags to glory" narrative than this here. The Black Room is filled with underdogs, quite the hook for the readers. Who doesn't love and underdog? At this stage is pretty clear the Black Bandanas are destined to failed. What I didn't know was that they set up to fail as a family since their specialty is to hunt alone. Can't build a big house with loners, can you? I'm interesting in seeing if Erica changes that for the Black Room.

  • 9.0
    Micky H Apr 21, 2022

    Loved this volume. Nice backstory on erica and how she got into the Order of St. George. Thought 1st arc would be hard to beat but I loved this the best

  • 10
    Praura Apr 1, 2023

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    kabuki Nov 30, 2023

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    MaxOfSteel616 May 2, 2023

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