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Something Is Killing the Children Vol. 1
Something Is Killing the Children Vol. 1 | James Tynion IV
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When children begin to go missing in the town of Archer's Peak, all hope seems lost until a mysterious woman arrives to reveal that terrifying creatures are behind the chaos - and that she alone will destroy them, no matter the cost. IT'S THE MONSTERS WHO SHOULD BE AFRAID. When the children of Archer's Peak--a sleepy town in the heart of America--begin to go missing, everything seems hopeless. Most children never return, but the ones that do have terrible stories--impossible details of terrifying creatures that live in the shadows. Their only hope of finding and eliminating the threat is the arrival of a mysterious stranger, one who believes the children and claims to be the only one who sees what they can see. Her name is Erica Slaughter. She kills monsters. That is all she does, and she bears the cost because it must be done. GLAAD Award-winning writer James Tynion IV (The Woods, Batman: Detective Comics) teams with artist Werther Dell'Edera (Briggs Land) for an all-new story about staring into the abyss. Collects Something is Killing the Children #1-5.
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InkedBookworm13
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#Two4Tuesday
1. Wine🍷
2. Something is Killing the Children series. I'm in the middle of a few books that so far are at a 5 but we will see if they stay there.
@TheSpineView

TheSpineView ❤️🍷 Thanks for playing 2mo
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DimeryRene
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Great start to a ‘new to me‘ series! Also, a lone, tough girl sitting alone high off a precipice with her feet dangling is a mood and a vibe that I love!

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InkedBookworm13
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Graphic Novel #ReadingBracket
April Pick is the entire series of Something is Killing the Children

“When children begin to go missing in the town of Archer‘s Peak, all hope seems lost until a mysterious woman arrives to reveal that terrifying creatures are behind the chaos - and that she alone will destroy them, no matter the cost.“ (VIA Goodreads)

I read the entire series in a few days. I loved the story and the artwork.

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InkedBookworm13
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I'm about halfway through this series and I'm obsessed with the artwork 😍

TieDyeDude So good! I read through the first arc, I think it's Vol. 1-3. I need to check out the rest. 6mo
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phantomx

Haven't been back on here in awhile, a lot of things had been changing at work and I'mtaking a next bigt step in my life.

Decided to go back to the beginning for SIKTC since it's been some time since I started the series, grabbed it out of sheer curiousity. It's one of the few graphic novel series that I've kept up with constantly.
I really wanna catch up and know more about the monster hunters and monsters.

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ElizaMarie
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So I loved this “re-read” of this one. I feel like I had fizzled out of the series for some reason (I first read it 3 yrs ago) but maybe it was because of availability? Anyway… glad to start this series again

#JoyousJanuary
@Andrew65

(Might have to pick other goals because I finished this one before the Read-a-thon even started)

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ElizaMarie
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I want to say that I tried this series before and couldn't get into it. I was told by a billion people that it was great, so I am going to re-visit it. I did find my old review saying I had it a “pick“ so... yeah.

#JoyousJanuary
@Andrew65

Goals:
❄ Finish: The Last Word
❄ Start/Finish: Something is Killing the Children
❄ Start/Finish: The Last Days of American Crime

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AmandaBlaze
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Not very festive, but my favorite graphic novels by one of my favorite artists.
#LMSDec2023 #GraphicNovels
#RestingGrinchFace

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Addison_Reads
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#Scarathlon #SpookyGhostClub @Clwojick

I love this series! It's excellent storytelling with vivid artwork that builds a creepy atmosphere full of mystery that makes you desperate to read the next issue as soon as you finish.

Highly recommend for fans of horror.

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jlhammar
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Okay, I‘m hooked. I just requested volumes 2 and 3.

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ju.ca.no
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Well, my bank account does not like how much I liked this! So gripping, I wish I would‘ve bought the next books in the series already! i‘m so curious to see how the story will develope! 5/5🌟

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ju.ca.no
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New in! I don‘t often read comics, but I usually enjoy them! I hope this series will be good and worth continuing- I will dive right into it tonight😍

RaeLovesToRead I can see floofs! 1y
ju.ca.no @RaeLovesToRead my furry shadows😂 they are always by our side- one can tell that we got them during lockdown 😅 1y
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Branwen
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I am obsessed, COMPLETELY OBSESSED, with this graphic novel series! I checked out the first few volumes from the library, and then fell so hard for it I had to rush out and get the first three volumes in a collected edition! 🥰📚💕 It gives off such Stranger Things vibes somehow!

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Livyer
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Ok I'm obsessed! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
#1 Was amazing! Can't wait to start Volume 2.

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LibrarianRyan
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⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐5 ⭐
This was the Eisner award winner for best new series in 2020 and it deserves it. This is a horror, graphic novel about a town where children are missing or showing up as bloody body parts. Something or someone has devoured them and left the entrails. One kid survived, and now everyone thinks he‘s to blame. James used to have nightmares and would tell his friends about them until his life became a nightmare. ⬇

LibrarianRyan Erica Slaughter just pulled into town. She is all pissed off and grumpy business. She knows what‘s going on in town and she is there to bring it down. This book was a horrifically good time. But volume two and three will be critical as there are so many unanswered questions. Questions like what is up with the octopus? Who all those people sitting around the table with a glint in the light? Will James survive? And what the hell will Tommy do now 2y
LibrarianRyan that he can “see”. I‘m telling you right now if you read this book, have book 2 and three on hold, the wait is going to kill me. 2y
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AmandaBlaze
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AmandaBlaze
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sebrittainclark
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4/5

There are monsters in the woods and only the children can see them. A very spooky, horror read.

#scarathlon2022 #teammonstermash @staycurious

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StellaDz
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I think if I were to describe a near perfect first volume, it would be this one. Enough craziness, action, and story given to keep me engaged; but also, plenty of tidbits dropped to keep me wondering about future volumes. The title is the synopsis and it seems a fairly ‘simple‘ storyline, but they‘ve added so much more to keep it on the fun side of crazy.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Nessavamusic
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#ScarathlonDailyPrompts Oct 3 #Killer

Our main character, featured on the cover is most definitely a killer. Also if you want a good horror graphic novel with Buffy vibes-I highly recommend this series!
#Scarathlon2022 #TeamMonsterMash

britgetslit Ohh I love Buffy! Adding this to my TBR 2y
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phantomx
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Read this a few months back, and I enjoyed every second of how disturbing and bloody this story is. A great series to obsess over right now #horror #graphicnovels

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AmandaBlaze
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Awesome graphic novel, if bloody. Combines a missing persons mystery with a monster feature. It also contains a badass heroine. I loved the illustrations. There are 3 more volumes.
#JubilantJuly @Andrew65

AmandaBlaze @braddsibbersen You might want to check this out. 2y
braddsibbersen Sweet! Thanks for the recommendation! 2y
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eri.reads
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Pickpick

Excellent! On to the next!

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eri.reads
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Decided to change it up a bit today and read this. It's fabulous!

And my little boy, Ace, is in a cuddling mood today after a rough night of thunderstorms. Very rare for him since he's usually in a playful terrible two mood. 😁

#graphicnovel #dogsoflitsy

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Rehesina
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I absolutely loved this book! I‘m new to comics but I really make use of my #comixology subscription! I just finished it, and got the next part!

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Skygoddess1
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What a great introduction to this horror series. I‘m so happy I stumbled upon this graphic novel while browsing the comic bookstore. The artwork combines with the storyline draws you in and makes it so you have to keep reading to see what happens next. #Scarathlon2021 #TeamHendrix #Screamathon2021 #BFC2021 #Spookoweenreadathon #Wickedathon #BookSlinBingo +76 pts

TheSpineView Fabulous 3y
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 3y
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NataliePatalie
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Something spoOoky for October 👻 Now I need to check Hoopla for vol. 2!

Clwojick So good! I love this series! 3y
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WellReadCatLady
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It‘s spooky season! Perfect book to get in the Halloween mood!

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TieDyeDude
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Brutal and creepy. Enough happens that the mysteries aren't frustrating or obnoxious. Looking forward to volume 2.

Pogue I love that series 3y
Twainy On my Amazon Book Wishlist 😈 3y
BekahB I started volume 3 last night! Really loving this comic book! 3y
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twolittlefeetreads
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Creepy, gory and fun! I enjoyed this one a lot and I'm definitely getting Vol 2!!

#somethingiskillimgthechildren #graphicnovel

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monkeygirlsmama
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3.5-4 stars

Engaging monster hunter graphic novel series. So far so good. The art is really eye catching and the story is building. Interested to see where this goes.

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jb72
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#bookspin #bookspinbingo

#9 Something Is Killing the Children issues 1-5
The artwork is very cool. The story line is fantastic and elusive. It leaves a bit of mystery. I‘ll definitely be continuing on with this series.

LazyOwl I loved Something is Killing the Children 4y
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 4y
jb72 @LazyOwl It was really good. 4y
ElizaMarie I enjoyed the fist one. I just haven't continued it ... I should! 4y
jb72 @ElizaMarie I downloaded the next issues. I am going to read them this weekend. 4y
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Nelnjali
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4🌟 I really enjoyed this volume, and I am so happy that they decided to do an extended series. The art is fantastic and there are a bunch of elements that I'm still very curious about. Warning: This is a very gory comic, but I don't consider it distasteful. Just a definite horror comic.

@TheAromaofBooks
This was my #DoubleSpin book for November.

TheAromaofBooks Great progress!! 4y
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Emilymdxn
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This was a fun, spooky, quite straightforward graphic novel where (you guessed it) something is killing the children and a mysterious woman arrives to kill the monster. It wasn‘t breaking any boundaries really but I enjoyed it and liked the characters and art.

#scarathlon2020 #teamharkness @StayCurious +16 pts

MoonWitch94 Woah. What an ominous title 😳 4y
LibrarianRyan stacked ! 4y
Reggie Lol, what a Lifetime movie title! 4y
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ElizaMarie
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Revenge4bess Foul is Fair counts for Makeup and Murder. 4y
Revenge4bess It also counts for the Free space and Killing in Threes. 4y
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 4y
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ElizaMarie
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Finished Vol 1 the other day = 5 comics in the Volume ...They were more monster type books so they don't really fit the #TeamTheme

#Scarathlon2020 #TeamSlaughter @clwojick

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Clwojick so good! 4y
ElizaMarie @Clwojick it was! I need to check out the rest of the series :) 4y
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ElizaMarie
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So I read and listened a bit for the #October20in24 #Readathon ...

#Scarathlon2020 #TeamSlaughter @Clwojick

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Clwojick How are you liking it! 4y
ElizaMarie @Clwojick I read issue 1 so far and I‘m enjoying it :) 4y
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dylanisreading
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Excellent horror. It is dark--literally and figuratively--and bloody with an intriguing storyline. I'm not always crazy about the art style, but I'll stay for the story and characters (one of the main characters is queer and it isn't about him being queer!).

TW for harm to children.

Kenyazero Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this one! I've been thinking about reading it for a bit. I don't love horror, but I usually try to check out stories with queer protagonists. I'll probably give volume 1 a read sometime. 4y
dylanisreading @Kenyazero Of course! I usually try to check out stories with queer protagonists as well, especially comics and fantasy. If you have access to Hoopla through your public library, you can borrow the individual issues that way. They currently have issues 1-9 on there. Then you don't have to invest in the entire first volume, unless you want to. 😁 4y
Kenyazero @Bianca That's my plan! It's been in my "likes" for a while bcause I use that list to track titles I am considering borrowing. 4y
dylanisreading @Kenyazero That's smart! 4y
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dylanisreading
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I've been having trouble finding a book that keeps my attention, but I read volume one of Ms. Marvel (by G. Willow Wilson) last night so I'm continuing with comics. I really like James Tynion IV's work but haven't checked this out yet. (For some reason, Litsy doesn't have issue #1 in their database, and that's what I borrowed from Hoopla.)

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TracyReadsBooks
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#NCBD is the best day...even if it‘s a day late. Looking forward to reading everything but super excited to return to Strange Academy and then to dive into Something is Killing the Children which I‘ve heard great things about.

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Onceuponatime
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A promising start to this graphic novel horror series! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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LazyOwl
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I just loved this comic. Right from the start, this comic had me in suspense.

The story didn't reveal too much too quickly & had me in suspense the whole way through.

The artwork was fantastic & included some really great full page panels

I think this is my new favourite comic & it's probably the best comic of this genre that I've read since reading Locke & Key which is saying a lot. I can't wait to read more of this series

#graphicnovel

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DuckOfDoom
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I recently got a Netgalley account and this was one of the first ARCs I received.
I really liked this graphic novel. Somehow, on my first read, the text bubbles were missing. The story worked without those, too, so the art is damn expressive. It was better with the full story though.
Horror, monsters only children can see, and a talking stuffed Octopus. I can see myself picking up this and the next book when it is released at my comic book store.

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rachelsbrittain
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Getting lots of snuggles while I work through some Netgalley comics

wanderinglynn Aw, how sweet! ❤️🐶 5y
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“You‘re James, right?”
“Are you going to hurt me?”
“Probably not.”
“Cool.”
I‘m interested in how the gaze of all the characters we are meant empathize with in issue #1 is wholly or partially obscured. It‘s as if we‘re meant to empathize with them, but not too much.

NotCool Or, now that I think about it, as if their true vision of the monstrous has cost them, in some sort of Odin-esque deal. 5y
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