Something is Killing the Children #50 Arrives with Surprise, Exclusive Card teasing a New Trading Card Game

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Fans of Something is Killing the Children are about to get a surprise collectible alongside the series’ landmark 50th issue. The Something is Killing the Children #50 Cover C Blind Bag Variant will include an exclusive Erica Slaughter trading card tied to an upcoming, soon-to-be-announced trading card game for the series.

Details about the trading card game remain under wraps. The card marks the first officially revealed collectible from the forthcoming game, and collectors can get an early glimpse at what’s to come with the Something is Killing the Children #50 Cover C Blind Bag Variant.

Earlier this year, Tiny Onion made a big splash with Exquisite Corpses: The Game, and we’re incredibly excited to continue our pursuits in the tabletop gaming space in partnership with our friends at BOOM!. In Something is Killing the Children, James and Werther have created an immensely rich universe with iconic characters, monsters, and more; it’s been a longtime goal of ours to bring this world to tabletop gaming, and we’re thrilled to share more about our plans very soon!

-Eric Harburn, Director of Narrative & Editor-in-Chief at Tiny Onion

The Something is Killing the Children #50 Cover C Blind Bag Variant celebrates the series’ 50th issue while giving fans something entirely new to discover. This momentous milestone issue for the bestselling horror phenomenon marks the return of beloved protagonist Erica Slaughter to the present day.

After the horrifying events of the Tribulation saga, Erica, completely distraught from her encounter with Cutter and the death of Gabi, is on the run from the Order. In her escape, she turns to a formative place for her: the Valmont Mountain Lodge.

But beyond memories of her past, what and who will Erica find there now awaiting her?

Something is Killing the Children is the acclaimed horror comic series created by James Tynion IV and Werther Dell’Edera, published by BOOM! and distributed by Penguin Random House. Something is Killing the Children #50 Cover C Blind Bag Variant will be available at your local comic shop on October 7, 2026.

  • A black background featuring a stylized yellow graphic design resembling a series of sharp, elongated shapes arranged symmetrically, with the number '50' in the top right corner.
  • A comic panel depicting a person in their bedroom, frustrated, sitting on the edge of a bed. An alarm clock reads 10:20. They are reaching to silence the alarm while expressing annoyance.
  • A comic panel sequence featuring a character wearing a yellow sweater and shorts, interacting with technology in a cozy wooden room. Sounds like 'beep' and 'click' are depicted, suggesting a focus on a computer or device. The character's expressions change as they engage with the computer and respond to various sounds.
  • A comic strip from 'Something is Killing the Children #50', featuring a character in a yellow shirt engaging with a computer and examining various images on the screen.
  • A character with brown hair and blue eyes holds a weapon while standing in a wooden room, looking toward an open door. A white dog with black ears sits nearby, observing the scene. In the foreground, there is an illustration of three children on a piece of paper.
  • A character in a green jacket walks through a dilapidated interior space, navigating past debris and broken furniture, suggesting a sense of mystery and tension.
  • A comic panel illustration featuring a character in a green coat with a backpack walking through an old abandoned building.
  • A vibrant comic book cover featuring a menacing figure with sharp teeth and blood-like colors, juxtaposed with dark, stylized artwork, titled 'Something is Killing the Children #50.'
  • Title card for the comic series 'Something is Killing the Children' featuring a bold, stylized title against a speckled white background, with a graphic element resembling a creature's spine.
  • An illustrated card featuring a character named Erica Slaughter, depicted with a fierce expression and short hair, surrounded by a dynamic background. The card includes game mechanics text stating movement abilities related to a game context.
  • Cover of the comic book 'Something is Killing the Children' issue number 50, featuring an action scene with a character depicted in vibrant colors, symbolizing tension and intrigue.

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