DC and BOOM! has teamed up for one of the most anticipated crossovers this, 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. BOOM! has announced that it is extending the production timeline to accommodate the 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. It was originally set to be released December 2, 2026.

James Tynion IV and Werther Dell’Edera, the superstar team behind 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.