Swamp Thing Is Killing The Children #1 delayed to Feb. 2027
DC and BOOM!’s crossover Swamp Thing Is Killing the Children #1, by James Tynion IV and Werther Dell’Edera, has been pushed to February 24, 2027, with BOOM! sharing a first look in the meantime.
The press release follows:
Media Release – DC and BOOM! teamed up for one of the most anticipated crossovers this year, SWAMP THING IS KILLING THE CHILDREN #1. In a world where the fears of children manifest into living, breathing monsters, this crossover brings one of horror’s most iconic characters straight into the Slaughterverse. We are extending the production timeline to accommodate the extraordinary demand while preserving the intended premium quality of the highly anticipated deluxe one-shot. With creative work already complete, the crossover will now arrive in comic shops on February 24, 2027. In anticipation of its release, BOOM! is thrilled to reveal a first look at the issue.
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Bringing to life “a beautiful blend of superhero and horror that works perfectly” (Capes & Tights), the assiduous work of New York Times–bestselling author James Tynion IV and Eisner Award-winning artist Werther Dell’Edera, the superstar team behind the smash hit Something is Killing the Children, push the boundaries for the very first crossover story ever told in the fan-favorite Slaughterverse.
Two siblings who are life-long comics fans find their way to horror comics, in spite of the fears they inspire.
As the terrifying visions from the pages of the comics start to come to life, Erica Slaughter will have to hunt down one of horror’s most recognizable figures—Swamp Thing himself!
SWAMP THING IS KILLING THE CHILDREN #1 will launch in comic shops on February 24, 2027. Digital copies can be purchased from content providers, including iBooks, Google Play, and Kindle.
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About the Creators
James Tynion IV is an Eisner Award–winning, New York Times-bestselling writer and publisher of comic books. He is best known for co-creating hit horror comics series like Something is Killing the Children, The Nice House on the Lake, and The Department of Truth. He is also the writer of young adult adventure series, like multiple GLAAD Media Award–nominated Wynd, and the 2017 GLAAD Media Award winner The Woods. He spent ten years writing various Batman titles at DC Comics, where he co-created exciting new characters like Punchline and Ghost-Maker. He lives and works in Brooklyn, and is represented by United Talent Agency.
Werther Dell'Edera is an artist based out of Italy. He has worked with publishers in Italy and the US including BOOM! Studios, Dark Horse, DC Vertigo, IDW, Image, and Sergio Bonell iEditore. He was an artist for Brian Azzarello's Loveless and Ian Rankin's Hellblazer: Dark Entries from DC Vertigo. Dell'Edera also worked alongside famed illustrator Gabrielle D'Otto on the graphic novel Spider-man: Family Business for Marvel Entertainment. He is currently working with co-creator James Tynion IV on Something is Killing the Children and House of Slaughterfrom BOOM! Studios.
About DC Comics
DC, part of Warner Bros, creates iconic characters and enduring stories and is one of the world’s largest publishers of comics and graphic novels. DC’s creative work entertains audiences of every generation around the world with DC’s stories and characters integrated across Warner Bros. film, television, animation, consumer products, home entertainment, games, and themed experiences divisions, and on the DC Universe Infinite digital comic subscription service. Learn more at DC.com.
About BOOM! Studios
BOOM! Studios, part of the Random House Worlds portfolio of imprints at The Random House Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House, is the home of world-class comic book and graphic novel storytelling for all audiences. Through three distinct imprints—BOOM! Studios, BOOM! Box, and KaBOOM!—the team has produced bestselling, award-winning original work, including Keanu Reeves’s BRZRKR, Something is Killing the Children, and Lumberjanes, while also breaking new ground with established licenses such as Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Dune, and The Expanse properties. BOOM! original series have been brought to life in media, including the feature film The Empty Man (20th Century Studios), the animated series Mech Cadets (Netflix), and most recently, the live-action series Butterfly (Prime Video).
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