James Tynion IV’s production house,​ Tiny Onion, will be returning to New York Comic Con again from Thursday, October 8, through Sunday, October 11, with their third appearance at the popular convention. The team will be setting up their large 20×20 booth in the same location in Artist Alley (Booth #HB907) as last year and will be selling over 23 new products, including an exclusive variant of Something is Killing the Children #50 with a black and white cover by Frank Miller, an early release of the highly-anticipated novel Something is Killing the Children: Hope is a Knife, and a special cloth cover edition of their first children’s book, Crumbs: A Very Bad Elf, a holiday horror story, originally published in DSTLRY’s Through the Boughs: A Yuletide Offering.

The company will also be offering new products from the Eisner Award-nominated and indie breakout hit, Exquisite Corpses. Tiny Onion has arranged for a full slate of programming, including panels and signings, and they will be debuting the fifth and final issue of their fan-favorite newspaper, Tiny Onion Presents. Fans can pick up past issues at the booth to collect all five.

 At this year’s NYCC, Tynion will be joined for signings, panels, and more by Tiny Onion writers and artists such as Something is Killing the Children co-creator Werther Dell’Edera, Exquisite Corpses co-creator Michael Walsh, The Department of Truth co-creator Martin Simmonds, Something is Killing the Children: Hope is a Knife co-writer Kiersten White, The Nice House on the Lake co-creator Álvaro Martínez Bueno, as well as Tate Brombal (Everything Dead & Dying, House of Slaughter, The Perfectly Monstrous Life of Adam Frankenstein), Tyler Boss (You’ll Do Bad Things, Exquisite Corpses: Rascal Randy), Pornsak Pichetshote (Exquisite Corpses: Lone Gunman), Che Grayson (Exquisite Corpses: Fox Mask Killer), Joshua Hixson (The Deviant, The Department of Truth), Julio Anta (Beast of Borikén), Soo Lee (The Perfectly Monstrous Life of Adam Frankenstein), Jacob Phillips (Everything Dead & Dying), and Adam Gorham (Exquisite Corpses: Fox Mask Killer). 

This year’s NYCC Tiny Onion panels include one dedicated to Exquisite Corpses: The Game, the tabletop card game tied to the bestselling comic book series, which was a smash hit on Kickstarter this year and is still available for late pledges. The team will also be bringing back fan-favorite panels “Frightening and Fantastic Worlds of James Tynion IV,” a discussion of all the series and projects from Tynion featuring A-list talent, and “Layer by Layer: Building Tiny Onion,” a conversation about the prestigious production house which has been expanding into multimedia entertainment such as film, television, and games. Tynion and the team will also be participating in BOOM! Studios’ panel about Something is Killing the Children, which will explore the universe co-created by Tynion and Dell’Edera and include a conversation about the Something is Killing the Children: Hope Is a Knife novel as well as the upcoming crossover with DC, Swamp Thing is Killing the Children.

Tiny Onion will be hosting Rascal Randy photo opportunities during NYCC. Fans can meet the man, the myth, the bunny in the fur suit from the deadly and exciting world of Exquisite Corpses. Rascal Randy is one of the favorite killers from the bestselling hit series co-created by Tynion and Walsh, whose origin story is explored in the new spin-off series Exquisite Corpses: Rascal Randy.

For Retailer Day, Tiny Onion is providing sneak peeks to retailers of what’s ahead for the production house in 2026, 2027, and beyond. The company will also be sharing exclusive gifts with retailers to take back to their communities. 

Onion Club members will have access to twice the number of free signatures per signing session, one graded signature fee waived per signing session, with limited access to a private signing and Q+A at NYCC. Folks can sign up here to join the Onion Club now.

Stay tuned to Tiny Onion’s social media accounts for more information about NYCC exclusive merch, up-to-date programming and signing details, announcements, giveaways, and more.

TINY ONION PANELS

Exquisite Corpses: The Game and Beyond

Thursday 10/8 
3:00 – 3:45pm 
Room 1C03-04

Join co-creators James Tynion IV and Michael Walsh as they dive into the dark and twisted world of the bestselling hit series Exquisite Corpses! Joined by Tyler Boss, Pornsak Pichetshote, and Che Grayson, the Corpse Crew will discuss the creation of their spin-offs, the response to the game, and the future of Exquisite Corpses. It’s going to be a spooky, good time! Moderated by Tiny Onion Community Manager, Sami DeMonster.

Frightening and Fantastic Worlds of James Tynion IV

Friday 10/9 
4:00 – 4:45pm 
Room 1B02-04

From Something is Killing the Children to Exquisite Corpses and beyond, explore the many worlds of multi-award winning writer James Tynion IV! Join the man, the myth, the writer himself, James Tynion IV, and special guests and co-collaborators Martin Simmonds (The Department of Truth), Álvaro Martínez Bueno (The Nice House on the Lake) and Werther Dell’Edera (Something is Killing the Children). They’ll be talking about the ever-expanding worlds of Tiny Onion with some of the best creators in horror today! Moderated by Tiny Onion Community Manager, Sami DeMonster.

Layer by Layer: How to Build a Tiny Onion Story

Saturday 10/10 
6:30 – 7:15pm 
River Pavillion Stage 2

Curious about what goes into creating the in-depth worlds of Tiny Onion? Join creators Tyler Boss (You’ll Do Bad Things), Che Grayson (Exquisite Corpses), Tate Brombal and Pip Martin (Everything Dead & Dying) and Director of Narrative & Editor-in-Chief Eric Harburn! From world-building to creative processes, they’ll be diving into the art of storytelling! Moderated by Tiny Onion Director of Communications, Jazzlyn Stone. 

Slaughterverse Unmasked: Inside the World of Something is Killing the Children (hosted by BOOM! Studios)

Thursday 10/8 
5:15 – 6:00pm 
Room 406.3 

Explore the evolution of the haunting universe of Something is Killing the Children with the creators James Tynion IV and Werther Dell’Edera alongside Executive Editor at DC, Chris Conroy, Director of Narrative & Editor-in-Chief at Tiny Onion, Eric Harburn, Narrative Manager at Tiny Onion, Ramiro Portnoy, and novelist Kiersten White (Hope is a Knife) in conversation with Community Manager, Tiny Onion, Sami DeMonster.

TINY ONION SIGNINGS & PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES 

Tynion will only be signing at the Tiny Onion double-wide booth (HB907) during all of NYCC. Please stay tuned to Tiny Onion socials for the latest updates and information about signings.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8th

• Signing: James Tynion IV and Michael Walsh
  • 12:00-1:30pm, Booth #HB907
• Signing: Tate Brombal, Soo Lee, Jacob Phillips, Pip Martin
  • 2:30-3:30pm, Booth #HB907
• Rascal Randy Photo Op
  • 4:30-5:00pm, Booth #HB907

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9TH

• Signing: James Tynion IV, Werther Dell’Edera, Kiersten White
  • 12:00-1:30pm, Booth #HB907
• Signing:​Michael Walsh, Tyler Boss, Julio Anta
  • 2:30-3:30pm, Booth #HB907

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10TH

• Signing: James Tynion IV, Martin Simmonds, Josh Hixson
  • 12:00-1:30pm, Booth #HB907
• Signing: Che Grayson, Adam Gorham, Tyler Boss, Pornsak Pichetshote
  • 2:30-3:30pm, Booth #HB907
• Rascal Randy Photo Op
  • 4:30-5:00pm, Booth #HB907 

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11TH

• Signing:​James Tynion IV and Álvaro Martínez Bueno, Fernando Blanco
  • 12:30-1:30pm, Booth #HB907

TINY ONION NYCC MERCH & PRODUCTS

Exquisite Corpses Merch Capsule

Exquisite Corpses is coming to New York Comic Con this year with Tiny Onion’s brand-new merch capsule. Fans can represent their favorite killer with a deadly selection of enamel pins – all 12 killers will be available with their corresponding weapon badges. Chases and alternate colorways can be found in Tiny Onion’s Exquisite Corpses Pin Set Blind Bag, with 2 additional killers available (14 killers total). Exquisite Corpses apparel will be available, including a Clean Up Crew Body Bag Jacket with a full-body zipper, a signature Exquisite Corpses Pink​beanie, keychains, T-shirts, and more. The color palette includes Exquisite Corpses Pink​and Halloween​Orange.

Something is Killing the Children Merch Capsule 

Tiny Onion’s Something is Killing the Children Merch Capsule features artwork by SIKTC co-creator Werther Dell’Edera, a signature Body Bag Slaughter Hoodie with a full-body zipper, Order of St. George black bandanas, T-shirts, shorts, sweat pants, keychains, and more. This bold line captures the spirit of Something is Killing the Children – the color palette is black, white, and blood​red.

Onion Core Merch 

For lil’ Onions who love all things Tiny Onion and James Tynion IV, the team will have a selection of Onion Core merch available at the show, including their signature Thank You For Reading Comics tote, Tiny Onion Slug T-Shirt, Sharp Cuts water bottle, Tiny Onion Crew Dad Hat, and more. The color palette includes Tiny Onion Yellow, Tiny Onion purple, and abyss black!

Tiny Onion Presents (T.O.P.) #5

The final issue of Tiny Onion Presents will feature a front page illustrated by Courtney Menard with a towering Grim Reaper, heralding the end of the physical newspaper, at least for now. It’s a perfectly fitting illustration since T.O.P. #5 will be focused on Victorian death rituals. The issue will be available for one dollar ($1.00 USD) at the vintage newspaper stands inside the Tiny Onion booth. It will contain fan-favorite sections including interviews, Horror-scopes, Sunday Scaries and more! This may be the last issue of T.O.P., but Tiny Onion isn’t getting out of the newspaper business just yet. Keep your eyes peeled for more news. Limited amounts of previous issues will also be available at the Tiny Onion booth for those looking to collect the set.

Exclusive & Advance Books & Products:

Something is Killing the Children #50 (NYCC Exclusive by Frank Miller): A black-and-white variant of the Frank Miller Cover Art (not available in the SIKTC #50 Blind Bags). (W) James Tynion IV (A) Werther Dell’Edera, Miquel Muerto. Witness the return of Erica Slaughter in this momentous milestone issue for the bestselling horror phenomenon! Jump back into the present-day storyline of Erica Slaughter 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: Hope Is a Knife (Available for the first time): The early debut of the standard retail edition. (W) James Tynion IV, Kiersten White. In the thrilling prequel novel to the megahit BOOM! series, monster-slayer Erica Slaughter races to solve a horrific murder before the townsfolk take matters into their own hands. Whether or not you’ve already devoured the bestselling, Eisner Award-winning comics, this standalone vision of supernatural horror is a thrill ride of the highest order.  

Odin #1 (NYCC Exclusive by Jae Lee): An alternate of the sought-after 1:100 cover of Odin #1 in the signature Tiny Onion colors. Lee will be attending the show. (W) James Tynion IV, Marguerite Bennett (A) Letizia Cadonici, Jordie Bellaire. Green Room meets Midsommar in Bennett and Tynion’s most relentless horror story yet! Lead character Adela will do anything for the perfect story. Including going undercover with Neo Nazi punks headed to the frozen forests of Norway under the misbegotten belief that they can summon Odin and achieve their promised white destiny. But what awaits them in the woods is far older and stranger than any of them can comprehend. And no gods are coming to answer their prayers for help. 

Exquisite Corpses: Fox Mask Killer #1 (NYCC Exclusive Foil by Isaac Goodhart): A stunning illustration colored in Exquisite Pink of Fox Mask Killer with her back turned to her iconic mask and Katana as she faces the rising sun of dawn. Goodhart will be attending the show. (W) Che Grayson (A) Adam Gorham, Jordie Bellaire. Among killers-for-hire, there are a select few feared even among other assassins. The enigmatic Fox Mask Killer is at the top of that list. But now she wants the one thing even she can’t have—she wants out. And the only person who can offer her an opportunity to get away from her old life may be the devil herself… Discover the thrilling—and tragic—backstory of Exquisite Corpses’ most emblematic killer.

Exquisite Corpses Kill Shot (NYCC Exclusive Bootleg): Per tradition, Tiny Onion is bringing a bootleg edition of one of their own books. This October, they are excited to bring Exquisite Corpses Kill Shot, a comic compilation featuring every brutal, bloody & melty death Season One had to offer, all under one cover. Designed in-house and printed on newsprint paper. This is a wickedly fun must-have for every Exquisite Corpses fan.

Crumbs: A Very Bad Elf (Available for the first time): A beautifully textured red cloth cover stamped with elegant gold foil. Harkening back to the classic children’s books we grew up loving. (W) James Tynion IV (A) Jensine Eckwall. Every winter in the northern country, villagers put pies and cookies on the windowsill and decorate their homes to make them festive and enticing. But not in Vinterburg. Because every winter in Vinterburg, whether they like it or not…Crumbs comes to visit. Tiny Onion is proud to introduce readers to a new holiday tradition with their very first children’s book. The story was originally published in DSTLRY’s Through the Boughs: A Yuletide Offering.

NYCC Exclusive Event Card from Exquisite Corpses: The Game: An exclusive event card not available in the base game or the polybagged comics. Stop by the booth for more details!