Something Is Killing The Children 16 Preview Teases the Origin of Erica Slaughter (Exclusive) ✖ Something Is Killing The Children has been a runaway hit for BOOM! Studios and one of the bigger mysteries of the series surrounds its lead, Erica Slaughter. We know she's one of the best monster killers around, but there are still plenty of questions regarding how she got mixed up in this in the first place. Now some of those questions are going to get their long-awaited answers, as Something Is Killing The Children #16 will explore Erica's origins, and we've got your exclusive first look at the anticipated storyline and the gorgeous covers launching with the issue starting on the next slide.