Something is Killing the Children #50

Top Pick: Cover C Blind Bag Variant

Finally.

We're back to present-day Erica Slaughter.

Don't get me wrong—I loved Something is Killing the Children when it first launched. In fact, I was buying copies from the very beginning because it checked every box for a breakout series.

A monster hunter with an unforgettable design? Check.

A creepy premise? Check.

Fantastic cover artists? Double check.

The idea was brilliantly simple: children can see the monsters... adults can't. Erica Slaughter can, and she's the one who shows up to clean up the mess with a machete (or chainsaw) in hand.

It was horror with a great hook.

Then things got... complicated.

The House of Slaughter.

The Order.

Endless lore.

I'm sure some readers love diving into all of that mythology. Personally, I always found myself thinking, "Can we get back to Erica hunting monsters?"

One of my favorite storytelling tricks is the well-placed flashback. You don't need five issues explaining every corner of the world when a few pages sprinkled throughout the story can accomplish the same thing while keeping the momentum going.

Hopefully issue #50 marks a return to what made this series special in the first place.

The solicitation certainly suggests we're getting back to Erica's present-day story, and that's enough to get my attention.

What About the Covers?

Surprisingly...

I'm not in love with any of the standard covers.

Werther Dell'Edera's main cover is clever. Erica slicing through the logo is a nice visual, but it doesn't rank among my favorite covers from the series.

Jenny Frison's variant is good—because it's Jenny Frison—but she's produced some absolute masterpieces for Something is Killing the Children, and this isn't one of them.

The black blank with the gold foil logo is classy.

The Unlimited black-and-white edition is exactly what it sounds like.

There's also an unrevealed FOC Variant, but until we actually see it, it's hard to recommend.

Which leaves...

The Blind Bag Variant

Yep.

I'm picking the mystery option.

Maybe BOOM! is playing the FOMO game a little.

Maybe I'm falling for it.

But if you're charging $14.99 for a blind bag, I'm hoping there's something inside that's worth the gamble.

Call me curious.

Is It a Spec?

Potentially.

With both an animated series and a live-action film reportedly in development, issue #50 could become an important milestone if the franchise reaches an even bigger audience.

That said...

I don't think it's ever going to reach the heights of those legendary early issues.

If you own the first six issues, you probably remember how wild the market became in 2021. Those were the books to own.

Could they get another bump when adaptation news heats up?

Absolutely.

Just remember you'll have plenty of company. A lot of collectors have been sitting on those books waiting for exactly that moment.

💰 Spec Pick

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mirage Facsimile #1

Top Pick: Cover B Foil

Some comics deserve another printing.

This is one of them.

There have been previous reprints of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1, but this is the first facsimile to recreate the original oversized magazine format from 1984.

That's a pretty big deal.

For anyone who wasn't around in the '80s—or anyone who doesn't have six figures lying around for a first printing—this is probably the closest you'll ever come to experiencing the comic the way readers originally did.

The original TMNT #1 was self-published by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird with a print run of roughly 3,000 copies.

Nobody expected it to become one of the biggest entertainment franchises in the world.

Now here we are.

Is It a Spec?

Maybe.

Facsimiles usually aren't retirement plans, but they can surprise you.

Just look at the 2019 Amazing Fantasy #15 Facsimile, which sells for respectable prices on eBay.

Will this oversized TMNT edition follow that path?

It's certainly possible.

Either way, I think it's worth owning simply because of what it represents.

Cover Pick

Normally I'd choose the classic cover every time.

Not here.

The Cover B Foil gives the original artwork just enough extra presentation to make it feel special without losing what made the 1984 cover iconic.

It'll also look fantastic displayed next to any TMNT collection.

🎨 Cover Pick 💰 Spec Pick

🏆 Wrath's FOC Pick of the Week

If I could only preorder one comic from this week's Final Order Cutoff...

Something is Killing the Children #50 – Cover C Blind Bag Variant

Yes...

It's a gimmick.

And yes...

BOOM! Studios knows exactly what they're doing.

But I have to admit I'm curious.

Will it contain one of the incentive covers?

An exclusive surprise?

Something completely different?

I have no idea.

That's exactly why it's my Pick of the Week.

This Week at a Glance

💰 Spec Picks: 2

📖 Read Picks: 0

🎨 Cover Picks: 1

🏆 Pick of the Week: Something is Killing the Children #50 – Cover C Blind Bag Variant

I'll be honest—I had to dig through a mountain of comics to find this week's hidden gems.

There was a lot of... let's just say filler.

That said, a few books stood out. Half of this week's picks are nostalgia-fueled heavy hitters like Spider-Man, Batman, and Dungeons & Dragons, while the rest earned their spot by simply having an interesting premise.

Overall, there were far more Skips than Ships this week, but these are the books I'd feel good about pre-ordering before the July 13 Final Order Cutoff.

Let's get into it.

Amazing Spider-Man #1000

This one almost picks itself.

If you're ordering just one variant (and let's be honest, there are enough variants to wallpaper your house), my current favorite is the Ed McGuinness Foil Variant. The Mr. Garcin Variant is another excellent choice.

That said, Marvel still hasn't revealed every cover.

I'm especially curious to see the Peach Momoko & Frank Miller Variant and the Steve Ditko Variant before making a final decision.

This one's going to have a massive print run, but it's still Amazing Spider-Man #1000. That's a milestone worth celebrating.

Update:
More covers have been revealed! I am no longer curious about the Peach Momoko & Frank Miller Variant (It's a pass for me). However, I am loving the Todd Nauck Connecting Cover (if you buy #1000 - 1003, they should connect into one epic piece full of Spidey, friends and foes).

💰 Spec Pick (long-term)

Detective Comics #27 Facsimile Edition

Top Pick: Cover B – Jason Geyer & Alex Saviuk Action Figure Variant

We've seen facsimile editions of Detective Comics #27 before. We've seen the classic Bob Kane cover reprinted countless times.

But the Action Figure Variant is something different.

That's why it's my pick.

The foil edition is nice for Batman collectors who want something a little more premium, while the blank sketch cover has obvious appeal if you're planning to commission an original Batman sketch.

Still, Cover B is the one that feels the freshest.
🎨 Cover Pick

Dungeons & Dragons: Ravenloft #1

Top Pick: Cover A – Guillem March

I almost picked Francesco Francavilla's Cover C because... well... it's Francavilla.

But if I'm choosing only one, I'm going with Cover A.

If you grew up playing the old Ravenloft modules, you already know why this made the list. Ravenloft has always been one of Dungeons & Dragons' darkest and most atmospheric settings, and that horror flavor is something we don't get enough of in comics.

Here's the important part:

I'm recommending this because I think it'll be a fun read.

I'm not recommending it because I think it's going to become a $500 comic.

Buy it because you love Ravenloft.

Buy it because you enjoy dark fantasy.

Don't buy it hoping it'll pay for your retirement.
📖 Read Pick

Lancer #1

Top Pick: Cover A

Bad Idea has... well...

...had some bad ideas.

I've never quite known what to make of the publisher, so I'm cautiously optimistic here.

The artwork isn't really my style, but the premise absolutely grabbed me.

Imagine Aliens, Predator, Jurassic Park, and RoboCop rolled into one world where exterminating monsters is basically DoorDash.

Open an app.

Accept a hunt.

Kill the monsters.

Get paid.

It's a ridiculous concept...

...and I kind of love it.

Mike Costa is writing it, which gives me confidence it'll deliver.

Cover C, the Old Masters Variant, is also interesting, but Cover A gets my vote.
💰 Spec Pick 📖 Read Pick

One Last Trick #4

Top Pick: Cover B – Schmalke

This recommendation comes with one important disclaimer.

If you haven't been reading the series...

Skip it.

This is the finale.

But if you've been following One Last Trick, you already know why this belongs on the list.

And honestly?

I'll take almost any excuse to buy a comic with Schmalke artwork.
📖 Read Pick 

Stuff of Nightmares: The Cat in the Coffin #1

Top Pick: Cover D – Glow-in-the-Dark Variant

This is my favorite pick of the week.

The setup alone sold me.

A broke father steals a valuable stuffed black cat from his mother's coffin, abandons her three real black cats at an animal shelter, and discovers that bad luck has teeth.

It's written by R.L. Stine, and it feels exactly like the kind of dark morality tale you'd expect from him.

Think cursed objects...

black-cat folklore...

and the kind of punishment that perfectly fits the crime.

I know Stuff of Nightmares is like Stine's Tales of the Crypt, with each being a self-contained story. But this premise feels like it could support a longer series. If The Cat in the Coffin spanned six issues, I would likely be hooked in for that ride.

As for the covers, they're all strong.

Francavilla's standard cover looks fantastic.

The black-and-white version is beautiful.

Adam Gorham's homage cover is also worth a look.

But if I'm buying one...

Give me the Glow-in-the-Dark Variant every time.

There's also an unrevealed FOC Variant that I'm eager to see before orders close.
💰 Spec Pick 📖 Read Pick 🎨 Cover Pick 🏆 Triple Pick

🏆 Wrath's FOC Top Pick of the Week

If I could only preorder one comic from this week's Final Order Cutoff...

Stuff of Nightmares: The Cat in the Coffin #1 – Cover D Glow-in-the-Dark Variant

The premise hooked me immediately, Francavilla's artwork never disappoints, and glow-in-the-dark covers are just plain fun when they're done right.

This is the book I'd be adding to my pull list.

This Week at a Glance

💰 Spec Picks: 3
📖 Read Picks: 4
🎨 Cover Picks: 2
🏆 Pick of the Week: Stuff of Nightmares: The Cat in the Coffin #1 (Glow-in-the-Dark Variant)

BOOM! Studios recently announced its San Diego Comic-Con 2026 exclusives, and one comic immediately caught my attention:

Something is Killing the Children #1.

Wait...

I had to stop what I was doing and start digging because I distinctly remember something from back in 2021.

And apparently, I wasn't the only one.

A fellow collector messaged me on Instagram, and we both remembered hearing that the Francesco Mobili 8th Printing was supposed to be the final printing of Something is Killing the Children #1.

I remember Ross Richie mentioning it on Instagram, although I haven't been able to locate the original post or comment. It may have been deleted, or perhaps I'm remembering a comment rather than the post itself. Either way, the idea stuck with a lot of collectors.

The "Final" Printing

Released in April 2021, the 8th Printing featured a cover by Francesco Mobili and was distributed as part of BOOM! Studios' promotion with BRZRKR #2. Fans who purchased BRZRKR #1, brought it back to participating comic shops, and bought issue #2 received the special Something is Killing the Children #1 8th Printing.

With a reported print run of around 75,000 copies, it was one of the largest printings the issue had received.

For many collectors—including myself—that felt like the natural end of the reprint cycle.

Then Came the Slaughter Pack

Just when it seemed the story was over, BOOM! surprised everyone.

The website Comics Heating Up reported at the time:

"Just when you thought that Something is Killing the Children #1 8th Print was going to be the final printing of #1 in floppy form (well BOOM said it was)…"

That line immediately caught my attention because it echoed exactly what I remembered.

In January 2022, BOOM! released the Something is Killing the Children Slaughter Pack, collecting issues #1–5 with new David Mack covers.

The issue #1 included in that pack is generally recognized by collectors as the 9th Printing.

So much for the "final" printing.

But It Didn't Stop There

Since then, BOOM! has continued celebrating the series with numerous special editions, including:

• Something is Killing the Children Deluxe Edition #1
  
• Something is Killing the Children Archive Edition
  
• Something is Killing the Children: Pen & Ink #1

Those aren't simply reprints—they're new ways to experience one of modern horror's defining independent comics.

Then there are the convention exclusives.

Every year seems to bring another limited edition of Something is Killing the Children #1 for conventions such as C2E2, New York Comic Con, and San Diego Comic-Con. Looking through the list is almost like watching the comic evolve into a collectible line all its own.

Now... We're still on the 10th Printing?

Fast forward to San Diego Comic-Con 2026, and BOOM! has announced two more Something is Killing the Children #1 exclusives:

• Numbered Metal Embossed Cover (Limited to 100)
• Yellow Variant (Limited to 350)
  

Here's what I find fascinating:

If collectors generally recognize the Slaughter Pack as the 9th Printing, and BOOM! is still releasing convention exclusives years later, why are so many 2026 convention exclusives listed as the 10th printing here? There were convention exclusives released in 2025. Did we skip some printings?

Edit: After further research, I learned that the 2025 convention exclusives were actually variants of the Archive Edition which doesn't count as a separate printing of #1 because adding the words Archive Edition makes it a separate title (even though it also reprints #1).

So, the 2026 reprints, including the convention exclusives, are the 10th printings.

Confusing? Well, whether it's a direct Something is Killing the Children #1 reprint or a reprint with a subtitle, there's no shortage of Something is Killing the Children #1. And apparently no plans for a "final printing" ever. 

It's an unusual publishing history, and I can't think of many other modern comic titles that have managed to reprint their first issue in some way every year since its release.

The Mystery Continues...

I'm still searching for definitive proof that BOOM! officially called the Francesco Mobili edition the "final printing."

Maybe it was an Instagram post.

Maybe it was a comment.

Or maybe it's simply one of those pieces of comic book history that's been lost to time.

If you remember seeing it—or better yet, have a screenshot—post a comment below.

Sometimes the best comic book stories aren't inside the comics at all.

I'll admit it.

I'm a sucker for a good curse story.

Give me a morally questionable protagonist making one terrible decision after another, an escalating sense of dread, a touch of dark humor, and a supernatural punishment that fits the crime, and you've got my attention.

That's exactly why Stuff of Nightmares: The Cat in the Coffin #1 is my FOC Pick of the Week.

R.L. Stine's Horror Playground

Like a lot of readers my age, I grew up with Goosebumps. R.L. Stine had a way of taking ordinary situations and twisting them into nightmares that were creepy, fun, and impossible to put down.

Stuff of Nightmares is Stine's horror playground for adults.

Rather than telling one continuing story, each installment is a self-contained tale framed by the mysterious Nightmare Keeper, making the series feel a bit like Tales from the Crypt. Previous stories have featured everything from a twisted take on Frankenstein's monster to a chainsaw-wielding Santa Claus.

That means you don't need to read the previous volumes to jump into The Cat in the Coffin. It's a brand-new nightmare all its own.

A Curse That Fits the Crime

The premise immediately grabbed me.

Harvey Goodwin is broke, desperate, and convinced the antique stuffed black cat buried with his late mother is worth enough money to solve his problems.

There's just one problem.

His mother asked for two final wishes:

Take care of her three black cats.

Bury her with Lucy, the stuffed cat.

Harvey ignores both.

He steals Lucy from the coffin, abandons the three cats at the pound, and discovers that some curses don't forgive so easily.

What follows sounds like exactly the kind of horror story I enjoy—a darkly funny tale where every selfish decision leads to an even worse consequence. The bad luck escalates, reality begins to unravel, and Harvey quickly learns that some debts can't be paid with money.

Francesco Francavilla Never Misses

As excited as I am for R.L. Stine's story, I have to talk about the covers.

Francesco Francavilla is one of my favorite horror artists working today.

His use of shadow, bold colors, and vintage horror aesthetics always feels like the perfect match for spooky comics. If I see Francavilla's name on a horror cover, I'm probably going to stop scrolling.

For me, the easy choice is Cover D, the Glow-in-the-Dark Variant.

I've always had a soft spot for glow-in-the-dark covers ever since Ghost Rider #15. They're fun, they stand out on the shelf, and this one feels especially appropriate for a comic built around curses, black cats, and supernatural misfortune.

My Pick

I'm not saying The Cat in the Coffin will become the hottest spec book of the year.

I am saying it checks every box for me.

• An R.L. Stine horror story written for adults.
  
• A morally flawed protagonist whose choices drive the horror.
  
• A darkly funny curse story built around black-cat folklore.
  
• Incredible Francesco Francavilla cover art.
  
• And yes... a glow-in-the-dark variant.
  

Sometimes that's all the convincing I need.

Stuff of Nightmares: The Cat in the Coffin #1 arrives on August 19, and if you're a fan of horror comics that mix dread, dark humor, and a little supernatural justice, this is one I'd definitely keep on your radar.

Some comics hook you with superheroes. Others hook you with monsters.

The Forever Home looks like it's going to hook readers with a terrifying question:

What if you could survive the end of the world... but something survived it too?

Launching September 9, 2026, this new six-issue sci-fi horror series from Oni Press reunites the acclaimed Machine Gun Wizards creative team of Christian Ward and Sami Kivelä for what could be one of the year's most original horror comics.

A Safe House at the End of Time

The story centers on billionaire scientist Henry D'mour, a man who had the intelligence to help save humanity—but chose instead to save only his own family.

As Earth's climate collapses, Henry constructs the Forever Home, a luxurious, self-sustaining fortress designed to protect his wife and children from the apocalypse outside.

But the house does far more than keep danger out.

It bends time itself.

Inside the Forever Home, only twenty minutes pass for every year in the outside world. While civilizations rise, collapse, and evolve beyond the walls, Henry's family experiences only a handful of hours.

It sounds like the perfect survival plan...

...until one small mistake opens the barrier between their sanctuary and whatever has been waiting outside for countless centuries.

That's where this already fascinating premise shifts into full horror.

More Than Just Another Post-Apocalyptic Story

Post-apocalyptic comics aren't exactly rare these days, but The Forever Home feels like it's bringing something genuinely fresh to the genre.

Instead of focusing on the collapse itself, the series explores what happens long after humanity's downfall—and what unimaginable things might evolve when thousands of years pass in what feels like a single afternoon.

The concept blends science fiction, psychological horror, family drama, and cosmic mystery into something that feels both classic and completely new.

Oni Press even described it as a mind-bending thriller where time itself becomes part of the horror.

A Creative Team Worth Watching

Writer Christian Ward says the inspiration came from real-world fears surrounding climate change and the growing stories about wealthy elites building luxury bunkers to survive global catastrophe.

"It's not hard to imagine," Ward explained, "people going to impossible lengths to keep their families safe."

Artist Sami Kivelä describes the world of The Forever Home as a blend of retro-inspired science fiction, robotics, and familiar modern technology, creating a setting where the past and future collide in unsettling ways.

If you've read Machine Gun Wizards, you'll already know these two creators aren't afraid to think big.

Plenty of Covers to Choose From

Like many highly anticipated first issues, The Forever Home #1 will arrive with several covers, including artwork by:

• Christian Ward
  
• Sami Kivelä
  
• Frany
  
• David Rubín
  
• Miguel Mercado
  

Whether you're picking up Cover A or hunting down one of the incentive variants, there are plenty of options for collectors.

Why We're Excited

Every year, a handful of new series come along with concepts that immediately stand out from the crowd.

The Forever Home feels like one of those books.

A family trapped inside a house where time barely moves while unimaginable ages pass outside? That's a premise that instantly makes you want to know what's waiting beyond the front door.

We'll definitely be checking this one out when it arrives.

The Forever Home #1

• Publisher: Oni Press
  
• Writer: Christian Ward
  
• Artist: Sami Kivelä
  
• Format: 6-Issue Limited Series
  
• Release Date: September 9, 2026
  
• Price: $4.99
  
• Pages: 32
  
• Cover A: Christian Ward
  

Will The Forever Home become one of 2026's breakout horror comics? The premise certainly has us curious. If you're a fan of sci-fi horror, post-apocalyptic stories, or slow-burn mysteries, this is one you'll probably want to add to your pull list.

September 16, 2026 marks a milestone few comic books ever reach. Amazing Spider-Man #1000 swings into comic shops with 104 pages of stories from some of Spider-Man's biggest creators, a $9.99 cover price, and enough variant covers to make collectors start checking their bank accounts.

At least... it feels like there might be 1,000 covers.

Okay, maybe not literally. But every time Marvel announces another Amazing Spider-Man #1000 variant, another artist seems to join the party.

Among the artists contributing covers are Pepe Larraz, John Romita Jr., Paolo Rivera, Alex Ross, Mark Bagley, Stuart Immonen, Marcos Martin, Patrick Gleason, Humberto Ramos, Erik Larsen, MR Garcin, Julian Totino Tedesco, and several others. Chances are we'll see even more before release.

If you're a completionist...

...good luck.

Is It Really Amazing Spider-Man #1000?

Here's where things get a little funny.

Marvel is celebrating Amazing Spider-Man #1000, but if you've been reading the current series, you're actually looking for Amazing Spider-Man #36.

Confused?

You're not alone.

Marvel has relaunched Amazing Spider-Man so many times over the years that keeping track of the volume numbers has become a full-time job. This issue reaches #1000 only because Marvel is using its "Legacy Numbering," adding together all previous volumes.

It would feel like an even bigger accomplishment if Amazing Spider-Man Volume 1 had simply never ended.

Then again...

Does anyone even know what volume we're on anymore?

Spider-Man first appeared in 1962, making Peter Parker about 64 years old in comic book years.

Marvel promises this issue will "change Peter Parker's life forever."

Maybe he finally qualifies for the senior discount at Applebee's.

Those ribs really are life-changing.

What Happens in Amazing Spider-Man #1000?

The oversized anniversary issue serves two purposes.

First, it's the next major chapter in Joe Kelly's current Amazing Spider-Man run, introducing a mysterious new villain named Ravage, whose powers reportedly force Peter Parker to question his entire legacy.

Second, the issue includes multiple anniversary stories from legendary Spider-Man creators spanning decades of Spider-history.

Confirmed creators include:

• Joe Kelly
  
• Dan Slott
  
• Brian Michael Bendis
  
• Frank Miller
  
• J.M. DeMatteis
  
• Noah Hawley
  
• Larry Lieber
  

with artwork by creators including:

• Pepe Larraz
  
• Patrick Gleason
  
• Peach Momoko
  
• Marcos Martin
  
• Stuart Immonen
  
• Humberto Ramos
  
• John Romita Jr.
  

Marvel says additional creators and story details are still to come.

The Cover Controversy

Not every announcement surrounding Amazing Spider-Man #1000 has been celebrated.

When Marvel first revealed John Romita Jr.'s primary cover, social media wasted no time expressing... opinions.

Lots of opinions.

The artwork quickly became the subject of memes, criticism, and heated debates across comic book communities.

Marvel responded in an unusual way.

Rather than replacing Romita Jr.'s artwork outright, Marvel announced that Pepe Larraz's cover would become a new Co-Cover A, meaning comic shops can order either version as a primary cover. Romita Jr.'s artwork remains available instead of disappearing completely.

It's a compromise we don't see very often from Marvel, and one that shows just how much discussion this cover generated online.

Cash Grab... or Collector's Dream?

Let's be honest.

This issue is going to have a massive print run.

Marvel knows Amazing Spider-Man #1000 is an event, and retailers are already preparing for what will likely be one of the biggest comic releases of 2026.

Some collectors love milestone issues like this.

Others roll their eyes every time another variant cover gets announced.

Where do you fall?

Do you love the covers?

Which one is your favorite?

Does this feel like a giant cash grab, or are you genuinely excited for Amazing Spider-Man #1000?

And perhaps the biggest question of all...

Are you actually going to try collecting every variant?

Important Information

• Release Date: September 16, 2026
  
• Final Order Cutoff (FOC): July 13, 2026
  
• Retail Price: $9.99
  
• Page Count: 104 pages
  

Where to Buy Amazing Spider-Man #1000

Looking to pre-order Amazing Spider-Man #1000 at a discount?

Check out these comic retailers before Final Order Cutoff:

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A new Lemire and Nguyen project hits comic shops in September

If you are a fan of Ascender, Descender, and Little Monsters, you know great things happen when Jeff Lemire teams up with Dustin Nguyen.

Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid’s Tale meets Cormac McCarthy's The Road with echoes of Kill Bill and Pan's Labyrinth when a noncompliant mother makes a dark pact with an ancient, violent Scarecrow Queen to stop a totalitarian government from taking her daughter.

Release date: September 2, 2026
Publisher: Image Comics
Page Count: 32
Cover price: $3.99

SERIES PREMIERE

All is dark.

But all is not lost...

Rose isn't special. She works in the Factory just like everyone else—a dark, sprawling monolithic structure that runs along the coast and cuts the world in two. All that's left now are desolate settlements that exist in its shadow, made up of submerged villages, derelict woods, and deadly swamps. No one knows what's left of the world on the other side...

But when Rose's young daughter Ava is violently taken from their shanty town home a year before she is meant to join the work force, Rose will come face-to-face with the surreal, harrowing forces outside the Factory's walls—including a terrifying figure called the Scarecrow Queen, who has an offer: one last chance to save her daughter, in exchange for her soul.

Part post-apocalyptic neo-Western, part southern gothic, part dark fantasy, CROWBOUND spins a heart-wrenching and violent story about mortality, holding onto hope in the darkest of worlds and the bonds that make us human.

From the pages of Exquisite Corpses comes Fox Mask Killer. Read the first issue of Exquisite Corpses online for free.

Among killers-for-hire, there are a select few feared even among other assassins. The enigmatic Fox Mask Killer is at the top of that list.

But now she wants the one thing even she can’t have—she wants out. And the only person who can offer her an opportunity to get away from her old life may be the devil herself…

Discover the thrilling—and tragic—backstory of EXQUISITE CORPSES’ most emblematic killer, as brought to life by breakout creators CHE GRAYSON (Absolute Catwoman), ADAM GORHAM (Infernal Hulk), JORDIE BELLAIRE (Absolute Wonder Woman), and BECCA CAREY (RADIANT BLACK)!

Release date: September 16, 2026
Publisher: Image Comics
Page Count: 40