What is the "Something is Killing the Children" comic book series about?

The "Something is Killing the Children" comic book series, created by James Tynion IV and Werther Dell'Edera, is set in a world where children can see monsters, but adults cannot. It tells the story of Erica Slaughter, a monster hunter from a mysterious organization more concerned with keeping the secret of monsters from the world than saving their victims.

How successful has the "Something is Killing the Children" comic book series been?

The "Something is Killing the Children" comic book series has been a global phenomenon, selling over 5 million copies worldwide since its debut in 2019. It has been translated into more than 20 languages and is published in 14 countries around the world. The series has also won multiple Eisner Awards, the highest honor in comics, with creator James Tynion IV making history as the first writer since Alan Moore to win the Eisner Award for Best Writer three consecutive years in a row.

What are Blumhouse's plans for the "Something is Killing the Children" franchise?

Blumhouse Productions has announced plans to adapt the "Something is Killing the Children" comic book series into both a live-action feature film and an adult animated television series. The TV adaptation will be shepherded by series co-creator James Tynion IV, ensuring the world he and Werther Dell'Edera have built is faithfully translated to the screen.

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Blumhouse Adapting Acclaimed Horror Comic "Something is Killing the Children" for Film and TV

24 Oct, 2025

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Blumhouse to adapt popular BOOM! Studios comic into feature film and adult animated series
Series has sold over 5 million copies worldwide since 2019 debut
Creator James Tynion IV to shepherd TV adaptation, won 3 consecutive Eisner Awards

Blumhouse Adapting Acclaimed Horror Comic "Something is Killing the Children" for Film and TV

In a major move for the horror genre, Blumhouse Productions has announced plans to adapt the acclaimed BOOM! Studios comic book series "Something is Killing the Children" into both a live-action feature film and an adult animated television series.

The announcement comes as the comic, first published in 2019, has become a global phenomenon, selling over 5 million copies worldwide and being translated into more than 20 languages. The series, created by James Tynion IV and Werther Dell'Edera, has also garnered critical acclaim, winning multiple Eisner Awards - the highest honor in comics. Tynion himself made history as the first writer since Alan Moore to win the Eisner Award for Best Writer three consecutive years in a row (2021, 2022, 2023) for his work on the series.