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Something is Killing the Children #5-7
Something is Killing the Children, Book Two
The long-awaited second hardcover collection of the bestselling,award winning flagship title, collecting the entire second story cycle!
Erica Slaughter returns after the Archer’s Peak Saga in this deluxe hardcover collection of the multiple Eisner Award-winning and Harvey Award-nominated series from GLAAD Award-winning author James Tynion IV (The Department Of Truth, Batman), artist Werther Dell’Edera (Razorblades), colorist Miquel Muerto (Bleed Them Dry), and letterer AndWorld Design (Nightwing). With the unforgiving Order of St. George on her trail and the deadly Duplicitype–a new monster with horrifying implications on the hunt, Erica is in dire straits. If that wasn’t enough, the Order has sent Cutter to pursue the rogue Black Mask, making Erica truly outmatched and without a prayer. Collecting the entire second story cycle of Something is Killing the Children, this epic hardcover collection is the perfect place to continue reading the national bestseller, with over 2,000,000 units sold! Collects Something is Killing the Children #21-35.
Erica Slaughter returns after the Archer’s Peak Saga in this deluxe hardcover collection of the multiple Eisner Award-winning and Harvey Award-nominated series from GLAAD Award-winning author James Tynion IV (The Department Of Truth, Batman), artist Werther Dell’Edera (Razorblades), colorist Miquel Muerto (Bleed Them Dry), and letterer AndWorld Design (Nightwing). With the unforgiving Order of St. George on her trail and the deadly Duplicitype–a new monster with horrifying implications on the hunt, Erica is in dire straits. If that wasn’t enough, the Order has sent Cutter to pursue the rogue Black Mask, making Erica truly outmatched and without a prayer. Collecting the entire second story cycle of Something is Killing the Children, this epic hardcover collection is the perfect place to continue reading the national bestseller, with over 2,000,000 units sold! Collects Something is Killing the Children #21-35.
384 pages, Hardcover
First published May 21, 2024
About the author
James Tynion IV
1,522 books1,584 followersPrior to his first professional work, Tynion was a student of Scott Snyder's at Sarah Lawrence College. A few years later, he worked as for Vertigo as Fables editor Shelly Bond's intern. In late 2011, with DC deciding to give Batman (written by Snyder) a back up feature, Tynion was brought in by request of Snyder to script the back ups he had plotted. Tynion would later do the same with the Batman Annual #1, which was also co-plotted by Snyder. Beginning in September 2012, with DC's 0 issue month for the New 52, Tynion will be writing Talon, with art by Guillem March. In early 2013 it was announced that he'd take over writing duties for Red Hood and the Outlaws in April.
Tynion is also currently one of the writers in a rotating team in the weekly Batman Eternal series.
Tynion is also currently one of the writers in a rotating team in the weekly Batman Eternal series.
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July 26, 2024
(A-) 82% | Very Good
Notes: Review pending re-read. Individual reviews for included volumes can be found here:
- Something is Killing the Children, Vol. 5
- Something is Killing the Children, Vol. 6
- Something is Killing the Children, Vol. 7
Notes: Review pending re-read. Individual reviews for included volumes can be found here:
- Something is Killing the Children, Vol. 5
- Something is Killing the Children, Vol. 6
- Something is Killing the Children, Vol. 7
September 18, 2024
Was the juice worth the squeeze? As the Tribulation story arc comes to an conclusion, it accomplishes what it needs even if the pacing has been all over the place. There was a lot of build-up to this final showdown between Cutter and Erica and it felt anti-climactic even with the “shock” ending. James Tynion IV has a lot of other stories going on at the moment and I really fear for the quality of this series going forward. Dell'edera delivers some powerful art in this volume. I still believe this series is strong and look forward to what is to come, but I am cautious and hope future arcs manage the pacing better.
July 18, 2024
4.75/5
Ughhhhhhhh I love super disagreeable, strong, female characters! Erica, Cutter, Cecelia, Riqui, Gabi... Everyone is deeply flawed and yet determined to do what they view is right. Love it. The storyline is engaging and the writing keep me on the edge of my seat.
Ughhhhhhhh I love super disagreeable, strong, female characters! Erica, Cutter, Cecelia, Riqui, Gabi... Everyone is deeply flawed and yet determined to do what they view is right. Love it. The storyline is engaging and the writing keep me on the edge of my seat.
May 27, 2024
Something is Killing the Children' second act tries to recreate the energy of the first and while it falls short of achieving its level of charm, it does manage to keep the momentum for the story that Tynion wants to tell. I'm not in love with it, but I don't have any complaints so far.
The ending was such a smooth and nice deviation that I am now again curious to see how it will evolve. I do hope we get something new though. The stuff with the house is getting dangerously stale, now that the cat's out of the bag...
The ending was such a smooth and nice deviation that I am now again curious to see how it will evolve. I do hope we get something new though. The stuff with the house is getting dangerously stale, now that the cat's out of the bag...
September 4, 2024
Not as intense as the first book but still good.
July 7, 2024
James Tynion delivers an great follow up to the first volume of Something is aisling the Children. Another town, another monster and another cast of characters.
I would have rated this volume higher if it contained the five flashback chapters before the Tibulation arc as it adds so much context for the building story. As it stands, we have the phantom limb of a character arc.
This volume continues to handle horror in an interesting way. The monsters that only the children can see are not the worst thing going on, as the Order's methods seem diabolical. Pieces are being moved into place and I look forward to seeing where it goes from here.
I would have rated this volume higher if it contained the five flashback chapters before the Tibulation arc as it adds so much context for the building story. As it stands, we have the phantom limb of a character arc.
This volume continues to handle horror in an interesting way. The monsters that only the children can see are not the worst thing going on, as the Order's methods seem diabolical. Pieces are being moved into place and I look forward to seeing where it goes from here.
May 30, 2024
I was confused at first why they chose not to include vol 4 in this collection, but besides that this was a solid second installment of this series.
I thought the inclusion of a clear nemesis and complicated long-term conflicting relationship was done skillfully; however, the ultimate showdown could have been a bit more theatrical.
All-in-all I like it enough to keep me up late at night to finish and it was a solid date to dinner.
I thought the inclusion of a clear nemesis and complicated long-term conflicting relationship was done skillfully; however, the ultimate showdown could have been a bit more theatrical.
All-in-all I like it enough to keep me up late at night to finish and it was a solid date to dinner.
June 30, 2024
I liked this even more than the first arc. And it left me very curious as to what comes next.
Still wish these arcs were shorter but this one felt like it needed the space. 12 issues minimum.
I’m excited for the next volume of 1 issue stories.
Still wish these arcs were shorter but this one felt like it needed the space. 12 issues minimum.
I’m excited for the next volume of 1 issue stories.
May 24, 2024
Good second cycle.
The art is not amazing but it fits the story well.
The art is not amazing but it fits the story well.
July 5, 2024
More pulse-pounding, sometimes tough-to-stomach horror, only slightly less novel. Tynion proves that he can really hit hard when he chooses to lean back on the throttle.
July 27, 2024
The compendiums skipped volume 4, but I read online that that was probably saved for a future compendium. The result is that the three volumes that are included feel like a whole complete arc which is good to read as an almost standalone.
I read compendium one a long while ago and didn’t remember all the details, but felt that I remembered just enough to be able to greatly enjoy this arc.
This time focus was more on the characters than world building and explaining about the monsters, and I missed not seeing the part how it got created this time.
I read compendium one a long while ago and didn’t remember all the details, but felt that I remembered just enough to be able to greatly enjoy this arc.
This time focus was more on the characters than world building and explaining about the monsters, and I missed not seeing the part how it got created this time.
September 2, 2024
When I read the first omnibus, I was left feeling "meh" about the series. It was a really good idea and when the art pops off it pops OFF. I hesitantly bought the second omnibus and I'm so glad I did.
Now that we've settled into the world of nightmare hunters, the stakes are amped when Erica is faced with a dangerous shapeshifter that requires four times the manpower she possesses. Hot on her tail is a rogue hunter the Slaughter clan has sent after Erica and she is unlike anything we have ever seen before.
Set in the background of New Mexico hot springs, this small town is about to be blown wide open for the Slaughter and by the slaughter.
Now that we've settled into the world of nightmare hunters, the stakes are amped when Erica is faced with a dangerous shapeshifter that requires four times the manpower she possesses. Hot on her tail is a rogue hunter the Slaughter clan has sent after Erica and she is unlike anything we have ever seen before.
Set in the background of New Mexico hot springs, this small town is about to be blown wide open for the Slaughter and by the slaughter.
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