Books of Slaughter

Books of Slaughter #1-3

by Tate Brombal, James Tynion IV (Creator), Werther Dell'Edera (Illustrator)

From the bestselling world of Something is Killing the Children comes a deadly new chapter, collecting Maxine Slaughter’s entire journey for the very first time and uncovering brand new secrets of this hidden society of monster hunters.

Three iconic chapters from the world of Something is Killing the Children are assembled for the very first time, charting the entire journey of Maxine Slaughter.

From Chicago, to New Orleans, London, and beyond... Maxine's saga will take her around the world as we uncover what led her to abandon the White Mask... and embrace the Black.

This special collection also includes in-world guidebook sections revealing hidden secrets from the world of monsters, and the ones who hunt them...

Collects Book of Slaughter #1, Book of Butcher #1, and Book of Cutter #1.

Genres: Comics, Graphic Novels, Horror

176 pages, Hardcover

Published February 10, 2026

Reviews

[Jayson · Rating 4 out of 5]

(A-) 82% | Very Good
Notes: Review pending re-read. Individual reviews for included volumes can be found here:
- Book of Slaughter #1
- Book of Butcher #1
- Book of Cutter #1

[Aidan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm giving this a very high 3.5/5.

I adore the lore dumps and how they're given but was not a fan of the narrative of this. If some of these characters come back in the main story that could change but right now it feels like several characters talking at each other making the subtext of the main series text. Which I really don't like it makes me feel talked down to as a reader.
Depending on what the main series does with this my opinion on this could improve but rn it coulda just been some lore pages in a single issue.

[Bertazzo · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's an amazing lore book and it is the culmination of Cecilia's machinations to take the House of Slaughter. I love how nothing is superfluous in this universe.

[Maddi :) · Rating 4 out of 5]

God yes this is the lore drop i have been cravinggg

[Joshua]

Great hardcover deluxe edition containing: book of slaughter, book of butcher and book of cutter. It is a beautiful book with a textured cover and back and great oversized art. This is a text heavy graphic novel and is great for fans of the SIKTC world and learning more about its lore and world. Much more world building than story, but still well done and entertaining. Not a mandatory read to understand the rest of the SIKTC comics, but expands upon it nicely.

[Meredith Ladd · Rating 4 out of 5]

Continuing to love the build out of the world. The "book" sections were a little long in the tooth, but overall enjoyed reading this, as usual.