Erica Slaughter may have slain a beast but at what cost?

The Valmont Mountain House case forced Erica to grow up fast as her mentor Jessica struggled with her own demons. After slaying the beast, the Order Of St. Dumas wants answers. What they want spells trouble for an already reeling pair of hunters. The results could be deadly of one of them.

There are no friends in the quest for power.

As the Old Dragon is dying, there is a small group of possible successors. Vying her way into the fold is Cecilia Slaughter. With her protege Maxine watching the elder leader, Cecilia holds court until a horrible situation occurs.

The story Tynion is telling isn't really about action or mystery. It's about making a connection with someone you probably never thought you would connect with and figuring out what to do when that love can't be expressed because it would ruin the other person's life. To me, that's real love, and it's what makes this story hit as hard as it does.

Erica Slaughter’s evolution has left deep scars that may never heal.

The Valmont Mountain House case is one of those evolution moments. Tracking down a monster with Jessica has forced the young hunter to deal with harsh realities.

The Old Dragon is dying.

Cecilia Slaughter knows what this means for the Order of St. George. She has arranged a meeting to decide on finding a successor. Plans become derailed with news breaking of a monster slaying hitting the media.

Two groups of survivors are pawns in a much larger game.

Walter and Max have been using the groups to see who is worthy of living through the world’s end, Both groups have their own unique personalities. When they find out about the other, the dark side of humanity comes out.

The Valmont Mountain House case has left a permeant impression on young Erica Slaughter.

She arrived with her mentor Jessica in search of a monster. This has not been an easy trip with Jessica dealing with her own issues. The result has left Erica to try finishing the hunt on her own.

Father Time has come for the Old Dragon.

The head of the Order of St. George is dying. With his end looming, Cecilia Slaughter is meeting with the other heads of houses to decide a successor. Who will fill the powerful role?

December 2025 was the last time fans caught up on The Valmont Mountain House case in one of Comics’ best series.

Young Erica Slaughter has been flying on her own trying to solve this assignment. Her mentor Jessica has had personal struggles to deal with. It has led to a massive wedge between them.

With the end of the world on the line, no one is playing fair.

Two houses of survivors look to survive a deadly game. One has just gotten the upper hand. Walter’s group is captured and on the verge of being eliminated. It will take a miracle to escape this certain fate. That miracle doesn’t look like its’ arriving anytime soon.

Two houses. Only one can survive!

Max’s group of individuals have attacked the Nice House by the Lake residents. Tensions are running high knowing time is slipping away. Who will be left standing?

The long wait is finally over.

It is hard to believe that it has been since March of 2025 that James Tynion IV’s award winning series has been on comic book shelves. This return leads off the return of one of comics most impactful lines: DC VERTIGO!