Blumhouse is set to adapt the popular comic book series "Something Is Killing The Children" into both live-action and animated formats [9]. The horror comic, praised by audiences and critics, taps into primal fears [8]. Jason Blum, Blumhouse CEO and Founder, expressed excitement about bringing the queer-inclusive horror series to TV and film [8, 9]. Additionally, a crossover comic entitled "Swamp Thing Is Killing the Children" is slated for release in 2026 [8].
Comic Book Highlights
Recent comic releases have offered a diverse range of stories. The latest issue of "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" concludes a major era, resolving plotlines while setting up future narratives [6, 7]. The arc focuses on the transformation of a character from a figurative monster into a literal one [6]. Meanwhile, in the DC Universe, eagle-eyed viewers spotted two classic DC Comics, *The Flash #123* and *Detective Comics #27*, in the first episode of *It: Welcome to Derry* [2]. "Superman Treasury 2025: Hero for All", "Captain America No. 4", "Nightwing No. 131", and "Ghost Pepper No. 4" were also highlighted as some of the best new releases recently [4]. "Exquisite Corpses No. 6" sees brothers fractured and arguing, but ultimately reunited after a victory [3].
Revisiting the Past
In older comics, Robin (Jason Todd) is revealed to have inadvertently saved the Joker, a detail that gains new significance when viewed in the context of later events [5]. For fans of demon hunters, a selection of graphic novels explores this popular trope [1].
TL;DR
- Blumhouse is developing live-action and animated adaptations of the comic series "Something Is Killing The Children."
- The latest "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" issue concludes a significant storyline and sets the stage for future developments.
- Classic DC Comics made appearances in the first episode of "It: Welcome to Derry".
- A "Swamp Thing Is Killing the Children" crossover comic is planned for 2026.