BOOM! is celebrating the fifth anniversary of Something is Killing the Children with a brand new chapter in the Slaughterverse. SIKTC co-creators James Tynion IV and Werther Dell’Edera, along with colorist Miquel Muerto, and letterer AndWorld Design, will be joined by special guest creators Tate Brombal, Antonio Fuso, Chris Shehan, and Letizia Cadonici for BOOK OF BUTCHER #1. The first issue will release on December 27th and feature main cover art by Dan Mora and Dell’Edera, with variants by DANI and Tamra Bonvillian, and others to be announced in the coming weeks.

The new story will be a follow-up from last year’s Book of Slaughter, with Maxine Slaughter continuing her journey from White to Black Mask and learning truths about House Boucher.

“I couldn’t be more excited to continue the story of Maxine Slaughter, who will continue to grow into one of the most crucial characters in the Slaughterverse, while we continue to unpack and reveal more of this phenomenal world.” said Tynion.

“The world of Something Is Killing The Children is still growing,” said Dell’Edera. “Maxine will show you the darkest corners.”