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ODIN #3 (TINY ONION/IMAGE COMICS)
The nightmarish fever dream continues, and it gets even more strange. Following Robert’s sacrifice the rest of the group is still trying to figure out what’s happening in this forest. Making things even more crazy and strange is Fred’s role in all of this. Will the group make it to see another day, or will their flock continue to dwindle?
SOMETHING IS KILLING THE CHILDREN #49 (BOOM! STUDIOS)
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.
FALL OF THE HOUSE OF SLAUGHTER #3 (BOOM! STUDIOS)
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 City Beneath her Feet #3 (Dstlry)
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.
ODIN #2 (TINY ONION/IMAGE COMICS)
As the group deals with the fact that they have become unwilling cannibals, they must choose whether or not to continue on into the Norwegian wilderness. But are the Norse Gods or whatever has taken control done with them yet? What craziness awaits them as well?
SOMETHING IS KILLING THE CHILDREN #48 (BOOM! STUDIOS)
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.
FALL OF THE HOUSE OF SLAUGHTER #2 (BOOM! STUDIOS)
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.
THE NICE HOUSE BY THE SEA #10 (DC COMICS)
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.
EXQUISITE CORPSES #13 (TINY ONION/IMAGE COMICS)
After some interesting rules lawyering, we are now finally down to the final two. Laura holding the gun and representing Massachusetts and Audrey holding the sword representing New York. One of the two citizens who have been thrust into this game for survival will win and live, well one will die. The toll has been heavy, but never with this amount of emotions on the line.
ODIN #1 (TINY ONION/IMAGE COMICS)
Adela is a young journalist that is trying to infiltrate a Gen-Z White Supremist group. However, this group is not just supremacists but also has some old Norse spiritual beliefs. Once they are in the Norwegian wilderness, all bets are off.
SOMETHING IS KILLING THE CHILDREN #47 (BOOM! STUDIOS)
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.
FALL OF THE HOUSE OF SLAUGHTER #1 (BOOM! STUDIOS)
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?
FIRST LOOK: ODIN #1 (TINY ONION/IMAGE COMICS)
Adela is a young journalist that is trying to infiltrate a Gen-Z White Supremist group. Earning their trust was just the beginning, but what happens next, she is completely unprepared for. This new series launches on May 20th, 2026, at the comic shops. Ahead of the Final Order Cutoff date of Monday April 27th, 2026, Tiny Onion gave us a copy for a SPOILER FREE first look review.
EXQUISITE CORPSES #12 (TINY ONION/IMAGE COMICS)
We are now down to the final two, New York vs Pennsylvania, Fox Mask Killer vs Pretty Boy. Who will be the victor, and what family will gain power for the next five years? More importantly, what kind of shenanigans will go down as the families get desperate?
SOMETHING IS KILLING THE CHILDREN #46 (BOOM! STUDIOS)
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.
THE NICE HOUSE BY THE SEA #9 (DC COMICS)
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.
EXQUISITE CORPSES #11 (TINY ONION/IMAGE COMICS)
We are in the end game for Season One of Exquisite Corpses and things are really heating up, and it’s not just the containment fires. Who will survive this issue and move on? And will the townspeople continue to fight back or become prey?
THE NICE HOUSE BY THE SEA #8 (DC COMICS)
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?
EXQUISITE CORPSES #10 (TINY ONION/IMAGE COMICS)
The field narrows even more, and alliances are born and die at the same time. Will Laura and the other townspeople continue to survive the night? More importantly, what family’s killer will win the tournament?
THE NICE HOUSE BY THE SEA #7 (DC COMICS)
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!