On Wednesday, October 8th, BOOM! Studios is releasing SIKTC: A Monster Hunter Walks Into a Bar #1 – a must-read companion to the award-winning Something is Killing the Children series—collected in full for the first time!

Here’s a look at the covers, the storyline, and preview pages for this week’s new release from BOOM! Studios on New Comic Book Day! #NCBD

SIKTC: A Monster Hunter Walks Into a Bar #1

Written by James Tynion IV
Illustrated by Werther Dell’Edera
Colors by Miquel Muerto
Letters by AndWorld Design

Covers & Cover Artists:
Werther Dell’Edera (Cover A)
Ben Stenbeck (Cover B)
Jenny Frison (Cover C – BOOM 20th Anniversary Variant)
Ben Stenbeck (Cover D -Full Art Variant)
Jenny Frison (Cover E – BOOM 20th Anniversary Full Art Variant)
Puppeteer Lee (Cover F – Full Art Variant)
Werther Dell’Edera (Cover G – Full Art Variant)

Erica Slaughter moves from town to town, hunting the monsters that haunt the night—but this time, the story isn’t hers alone. Told from the perspective of those she saved, this haunting anthology explores the legend and lasting impact of the mysterious monster hunter!


About BOOM! Studios:

BOOM! Studios was founded by Ross Richie in 2005 with the singular focus of creating world-class  comic book and graphic novel storytelling for all audiences.

Through the development of four distinct imprints—BOOM! Studios, BOOM! Box, KaBOOM!, and Archaia—BOOM! has produced award-winning original work, including LumberjanesThe WoodsGiant DaysKlaus, and Mouse Guard, while also breaking new ground with established licenses such as WWE, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Cartoon Network, and The Jim Henson Company properties.

BOOM! will also bring their original series to life through unique first-look relationships with 20th Century Fox for film and with 20th Television for the small screen. Please visit www.boom-studios.com for more information.


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