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Erica Slaughter
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Creation & Design

Erica Slaughter was created by writer James Tynion IV and artist Werther Dell'Edera as part of the horror comic series 'Something is Killing the Children'. The character was designed to embody the themes of fear and survival in a world filled with monsters.

Early Years

Erica's early years were marked by tragedy and loss, which shaped her into a fierce monster hunter. She was introduced as a young woman who has dedicated her life to fighting the monsters that prey on children.

Character Development

Throughout her journey, Erica evolves from a solitary hunter into a leader who must confront her own demons while protecting those she cares about. Her character development is marked by her struggles with trust, loss, and the burden of her responsibilities.

Cultural Reception

Erica Slaughter has been well-received by critics and fans alike, praised for her complexity and the depth of her character. The series has garnered a strong following and has been recognized for its unique blend of horror and emotional storytelling.

Character Details

Real Name:
Erica Slaughter
First Appearance:
Something Is Killing the Children #1
Species:
Human
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
The House of Slaughter
Abilities:
Monster hunting, Combat skills, Survival skills
Equipment:
Hunting knife, Monster hunting gear
Weight:
100lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
black
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Something Is Killing the Children #1
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1st appearance of Erica Slaughter

1st appearance of James, a boy who witnessed the death of his classmates

1st appearance of an Oscuratype, a monster

Copies ordered by retailers: 33,648

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[April 2021 - inside sources tell Key Collector Comics that Something Is Killing The Children is in development for a TV series / February 2023 - writers have been hired to adapt for Netflix]

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Variant cover art by Joseph Schmalke, limited to 500 copies

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Variant virgin black and white cover art by Jenny Frison

Bloody sword edition, limited to 300 copies

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Variant cover art by Jae Lee

Something Is Killing the Children #2
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Cover art by Joseph Schmalke, limited to 500 copies

Something Is Killing the Children #3
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Variant cover art by Marcos Martin

Something Is Killing the Children #6
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Variant cover art by Jenny Frison

According to BOOM!, this variant is the rarest variant not counting convention and store exclusives

Something Is Killing the Children #6
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Variant cover art by Werther Dell'Edera, limited to one per store

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Variant black and white cover art by Simone DiMeo

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Variant cover art by Jenny Frison

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Variant virgin cover art by Werther Dell'Edera

'Thank you' variant, one per store

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Variant Black and white cover art by InHyuk Lee, limited to 100 copies

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Variant cover art by Ken Lashley

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Variant cover art by Zu Orzu

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Variant cover art by Zoe Laccheih, limited to 500 copies

Something Is Killing the Children #12
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Variant cover art by Zoe Lacchei

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Variant virgin cover art by Ken Lashley

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Variant cover art by Joseph Schmalke, limited to 500 copies

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Variant cover art by Vincenzo Riccardi

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Variant cover art by Sam Wolfe Connelly, limited to 1,000 copies

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Variant cover art by Dan Quintana

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Variant cover art by Zoe Lacchei

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Variant cover art by Joseph Schmalke, limited to 500 copies

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Variant cover art by Justine Frany, limited to 500 copies

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Variant cover art by InHyuk Lee, limited to 300 copies

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Variant cover art by Robert Hack

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Things From Another World exclusive variant cover by Nimit Malavia, limited to 500 copies

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Variant cover art by Zu Orzu, limited to 300 copies

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Variant cover art by Diego Galindo

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Variant cover art by Mirka Andolfo, limited to 500 copies

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Variant virgin cover art by Peach Momoko, limited to 400 copies

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Variant cover art by Peach Momoko limited to 400 copies

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Variant cover art by Ejikure, limited to 500 copies

Something Is Killing the Children #15
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Variant cover art by Georgiev Vasco

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Variant wraparound cover art by Alan Quah, limited to 400 copies

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Origin of Erica Slaughter

1st full appearance of Jessica Slaughter

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Variant cover art by Jae Lee, limited to 750 copies.

Something Is Killing the Children #16
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Variant virgin cover art by Raf Grassetti

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