BOOM! Studios · Modern · 2019
Something Is Killing the Children #1
BOOM! Studios · 2019
Noted for: Erica Slaughter
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What is Something Is Killing the Children #1 worth?
The Something Is Killing the Children #1 is a BOOM! Studios 2019 graded comic. Based on 6 verified eBay sold listings in the stored historical sample, graded examples sold for $420 to $1,050. CGC 9 examples are the most actively traded grade in this sample, with a recorded median around $950.
Before you buy
Verify the issue and printing, check the grader certification, review restoration notes, and compare recorded sales and current asking prices in the same grade.
The Something Is Killing the Children #1 in context
Why collectors care
Something Is Killing the Children #1 (2019, BOOM! Studios) is the first appearance of Erica Slaughter, a breakout modern horror key with a strong following and screen interest.
How to identify it
The 2019 first printing (first cover) is the key; the book had many printings and variants, so confirm the printing and cover.
Common mistakes
Later printings and variant covers are frequently sold at first-printing prices; check the indicia and cover carefully.
Grade considerations
As a recent book it is available in high grade, so 9.8 census position and the specific first-print cover drive value.
Last recorded sales
6 recorded eBay sales, grouped by grade. Historical prices, not current asking prices.
- Source
- eBay sold listings
- Sample
- 6 sales
- Record
- Historical sale sample
- Newest recorded sale
- Oct 2, 2026
| Grade | Sales | Median | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 9 | 4 | $950 | $420 to $1,050 |
Last recorded sales · how this summary is built+
Newest recorded sale: 2026-10-02. This summary describes stored history.
Inclusion
All 6 recorded eBay sold (completed) listings in this historical sample, grouped by grader and grade. Asking prices and active listings are never counted.
Outlier handling
Within any grade that has four or more sales, a price below one-third of, or above three times, the within-grade median is set aside before the median is taken. For this item, 2 of 6 sales were set aside.
| Grade | Sales | Included | Set aside |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC 9 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
Shipping and fees
Figures are the sale prices as recorded by the marketplace. They are not adjusted for shipping, taxes, or seller fees, so treat them as sale-price reference points, not net-to-seller or all-in buyer costs.
Provenance
Every sale in this summary traces to an individual eBay listing, shown in the sold-listings table lower on this page. Methodology version 2026.1. Read the full methodology.
Something Is Killing the Children #1 value FAQ
What is Something Is Killing the Children #1 worth?+
Based on 6 verified eBay sold listings in the stored historical sample, graded examples sold for $420 to $1,050.
What grade sells most often for Something Is Killing the Children #1?+
CGC 9 is the most actively traded grade in the recorded sample, with 4 sales and a recent median around $950.
What is the highest median grade for Something Is Killing the Children #1?+
CGC 9 has the highest median in the recorded sample at about $950. Treat this as a sold-comp snapshot, not a guaranteed sale price.
Is Something Is Killing the Children #1 worth grading?+
For this comic, compare the likely raw value, grading fees, shipping, and the median for the grade you realistically expect. Grading usually makes sense only when the expected graded value clears those costs.
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Historical graded comic sales on eBay. Newest recorded sale: 2026-10-02. These records do not reflect current asking prices.
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