Slaughterhouse Nine
A gang of serial killers whose leader actively pursued a prophecy to end the world.
The Slaughterhouse Nine is a notorious gang of parahuman serial killers known for their theatricality and brutality. They are led by Jack Slash, who invaded Brockton Bay during the story's timeline. Their presence is often associated with a prophecy that Jack Slash would bring about the end of the world in two years, though this prediction was originally given by the precognitive girl Dinah to the Undersiders and others, not to the Nine themselves. Jack learns of Dinah's prophecy while escaping Brockton Bay and decides to fulfill it; when her deadline passes he returns with an army of cloned members and reaches Scion, starting Gold Morning.
Quick Facts
- Leader
- Jack Slash
- Prophecy source
- Dinah (precognitive girl; prediction given to Undersiders, not the Nine)
Lore & Background
The Slaughterhouse Nine is described as a notorious gang of parahuman serial killers. Their leader is Jack Slash, noted for his theatrical nature. The city weathers the Nine's incursion, but its parahumans fail to kill Jack or his protege Bonesaw. Bonesaw is specifically identified as a young girl who was kidnapped and moulded by the gang of serial killers. The group's threat level was highlighted when Dinah predicted that Jack Slash would bring about the end of the world in two years if he were not stopped—but this prediction was given to the Undersiders, not the Nine. Jack learned of the prophecy after the Nine's attack on Brockton Bay, and his reaction was immediate: he actively worked to bring about the end of the world, as seen in his actions during the Golden Morning arc.
Reader's Guide
To understand the threat of the Slaughterhouse Nine, one must recognize their leader, Jack Slash, and his specific role as a theatrical figurehead. Their most dangerous asset is often cited as Bonesaw, a young girl who was kidnapped and moulded by the gang. The group's impact is best measured by the failure of Brockton Bay's heroes to stop them during their invasion. A critical turning point occurred when Jack Slash learned of Dinah's prophecy predicting the end of the world in two years. This knowledge did not deter him; rather, it motivated his decision to fulfill that prophecy.
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