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Discover the First Ever One-Shot Special from the Acclaimed Bestselling
Horror Series in December 2022

LOS ANGELES, CA (November 16, 2022) – BOOM! Studios today revealed Francis Manapul’s (Action Comics) variant cover of BOOK OF SLAUGHTER #1, the very first oversized one-shot special in the world of the Eisner Award-winning SOMETHING IS KILLING THE CHILDREN, from creators James Tynion IV and Werther Dell’Edera, with colorist Miquel Muerto and letterer AndWorld Design, featuring a fan-favorite Slaughter whose secrets are yet to be revealed, available in December 2022.

From the sidelines to the spotlight, the White Mask Maxine Slaughter features in this new special issue that ties together threads from both Slaughterverse series… but will her loyalties remain where they have always been, or will she show her true colors?

In addition to being a precursor to upcoming chapters of both Something is Killing the Children and House of Slaughter, this special issue features a sizable guidebook that delves into the deep lore of the Order of St. George!

BOOK OF SLAUGHTER #1 features main cover art by fan favorite illustrator Dan Mora (Klaus, Once & Future), as well as variant cover art by series artist Dell’Edera, acclaimed artist Stephanie Hans (Die), and more.

BOOK OF SLAUGHTER is the newest release from BOOM! Studios’ eponymous imprint, home to critically acclaimed original series, including BRZRKR by Keanu Reeves, Matt Kindt, and Ron Garney; Something is Killing the Children by James Tynion IV and Werther Dell’Edera; Once & Future by Kieron Gillen and Dan Mora; We Only Find Them When They’re Dead by Al Ewing and Simone Di Meo; Eve by Victor LaValle and Jo Mi-Gyeong; The Many Deaths of Laila Starr by Ram V and Filipe Andrade; Wynd by James Tynion IV and Michael Dialynas; Basilisk by Cullen Bunn and Jonas Scharf; Grim by Stephanie Phillips and Flaviano; Briar by Christopher Cantwell and Germán García; Stuff of Nightmares by R.L. Stine and A.L. Kaplan; The Approach by Jeremy Haun, Jason A. Hurley, and Jesus Hervas; Damn Them All by Simon Spurrier and Charlie Adlard; Behold, Behemoth by Tate Brombal and Nick Robles; Specs by David M. Booher and Chris Shehan; and the upcoming Once Upon a Time at the End of the World by Jason Aaron, Alexandre Tefenkgi, Leila del Duca, and Nick Dragotta; Know Your Station by Sarah Gailey and Liana Kangas; and A Vicious Circle by Mattson Tomlin and Lee Bermejo. The imprint also publishes popular licensed properties, including Dune: House Harkonnen from Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson, and Michael Shelfer; Mighty Morphin Power Rangers from Melissa Flores and Simona Di Gianfelice; and Magic from Jed McKay and Ig Guara.

Print copies of BOOK OF SLAUGHTER #1 will be available for sale on December 28, 2022 exclusively at local comic book shops (use comicshoplocator.com to find the nearest one) or at the BOOM! Studios webstore. Digital copies can be purchased from content providers, including comiXology, iBooks, Google Play, and Kindle. Readers can purchase HOUSE OF SLAUGHTER VOL 1, collecting the first five issues, wherever books are sold.

For continuing news on SOMETHING IS KILLING THE CHILDREN and more from BOOM! Studios, stay tuned to boom-studios.com and follow @boomstudios on Twitter.

Comic Books to Meet Overwhelming Consumer Demand

The Second Issue by New York Times Best-Selling Author Stephen Graham Jones Sold Out at Distributor Level Before Today’s Release Date

  SAN DIEGO, CA (November 2, 2022) – Due to high retailer and consumer demand, IDW announces that Earthdivers #2—the second bloody issue in Stephen Graham Jones and Davide Gianfelice’s ongoing original series that follows Indigenous time travelers hell-bent on preventing the founding of the United States—sold out at the distributor level even before today’s release date, necessitating a second printing! This news comes hot on the heels of the New York Comic Con 2022 panel revelation that issue #1 would also require a new printing. It’s clear that IDW has quite a hit on its hands!

Fans are encouraged to contact their local comic shops to snag any remaining copies of the first printings of both Earthdivers #1 and #2 before they disappear from store shelves!

Set in a postapocalyptic near future, Earthdivers follows a small group of Indigenous survivors who time-travel to prevent the creation of America and retroactively save the world from destruction. In each arc, they will target a pivotal point in history, beginning with a mission to kill Christopher Columbus in 1492.

“It’s such a thrill for Earthdivers to be finding its audience out there. The more people see Davide’s art, the better. And the more people we can get out for Columbus doesn’t hurt, either,” says Jones. “Such an honor for all the comic shops to be sharing this with their readers. This has always been my dream. I never thought I’d get to actually live it, though. And hold on: the water back in 1492’s about to get pretty choppy…and maybe a little bit red, too.”

“Seeing such a great enthusiasm for the story that Stephen and I have created makes me enormously happy and continues to push me to give my all for this great series. Earthdivers is such a beautiful and intense project, with all these protagonists becoming more and more alive and real page after page. We are so glad you are enjoying it so much,” says Gianfelice. “And a huge thank you also to the entire IDW team who are so vital to making this possible.”

In August, Dread Central broke the news that IDW has inked a development deal with 20th Television, a division of Disney Television Studios, to adapt Earthdivers as a series for the small screen.

The critical consensus has been clear: Earthdivers is one of the true standout comic books of 2022, as evidenced by this sampling of media reviews:

“Earthdivers boldly, brashly challenges historical convention.” —Comic Watch

“Jones delivers a hell of a debut that should get folks talking.” —Graphic Policy

“Drama, grueling tension, and a penchant for violence in a tightly written narrative.” —CBR

“A great premise, outstanding artwork, and a perspective we don’t see often enough in our media.” —Monkeys Fighting Robots

“Fantastic art… [Gianfelice] absolutely nails the period costumes of the 15th century and the ships are beautifully drawn.” —SciFi Pulse

“An enjoyable ride for readers.” —ComicBook.com

“This book ticks all the boxes of what I’m looking for and executes its concept beautifully.” —The Fandom Post

For retailers eager to stock Earthdivers and the second printing of its second issue (slated for release on December 21), the series is distributed by Penguin Random House Publisher Services and the item is now available for orders.

For information on how to acquire Earthdivers comic books near you, please contact your local comic shop or visit www.comicshoplocator.com to find a store near you.

ABRAMS COMICARTS TO PUBLISH NIGHT EATERS TRILOGY, AN ALL-NEW GRAPHIC NOVEL HORROR SERIES FROM MARJORIE LIU AND SANA TAKEDA,

THE TEAM BEHIND THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES MONSTRESS

THE NIGHT EATERS: SHE EATS THE NIGHT

BY MARJORIE LIU

AND SANA TAKEDA

 “The pulse of this book gets louder and louder with each turning page; a total masterpiece.”

—Daniel José Older, New York Times–bestselling author of Star Wars: The High Republic

“This amazing graphic novel allows us to devour the darkness that presents itself as comfort and safety. Bold and atmospheric, grotesque and hilarious, this original graphic novel showcases two storytelling masters at the height of their powers.”

—John Jennings, Hugo and Eisner Award–winning author and illustrator

“Creepy, laugh-out-loud funny, and visually stunning, She Eats the Night is a story with depth you can’t put down. . . . The characters make this story leap from the pages. Horror fans won’t be disappointed.”

—Tananarive Due, author of The Keeper and producer of Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror

This fall, Abrams ComicArts will publish the first volume in The Night Eaters trilogy, an all-new graphic novel horror series from Eisner Award–winning and bestselling author Marjorie Liu and illustrator Sana Takeda, the creative team behind the New York Times–bestselling series Monstress. Marjorie Liu and Sana Takeda have crafted a wild and wicked tale that will leave readers hungry for more.

In The Night Eaters: She Eats The Night (Abrams ComicArts; October 11, 2022; U.S. $24.99; Hardcover with jacket), Chinese American twins Milly and Billy are having a tough time. On top of the multiple failures in their personal and professional lives, they’re struggling to keep their restaurant afloat. Luckily, their parents, Ipo and Keon, are in town for their annual visit. Having immigrated from Hong Kong before the twins were born, Ipo and Keon have supported their children through thick and thin and are ready to lend a hand—but they’re starting to wonder, has their support made Milly and Billy incapable of standing on their own?

When Ipo forces them to help her clean up the house next door—a hellish and run-down ruin that was the scene of a grisly murder—the twins are in for a nasty surprise. A night of terror, gore, and supernatural mayhem reveals that there is much more to Ipo and her children than meets the eye.

The Night Eaters: She Eats The Night has an announced first printing of 100,000 and will be supported by a robust publicity and marketing campaign, including national media and advertising, author events, and promotions at San Diego Comic-Con and New York Comic Con.