Something is Killing the Children #1

Simply put Tynion is putting on a clinic on how to integrate a sociopolitical issue with the proper gravitas while making it entertaining. You'll be hard pressed to find a more relevant title or intriguing title on the shelf this week. Read Full Review

Something is Killing the Children #1 is not Stranger Things. It is not cute, it is not tongue-in-cheek. Instead, its bleak and horrific, and immediately compelling. Read Full Review

Something is Killing the Children #1 has all the right elements of a perfect horror story. You'd be hard-pressed to find any fault with the characters, the premise, the narrative flow, and the artwork. It's got all the right ingredients to make you scared enough to want more. Read Full Review

Something Is Killing The Children #1 promises to be a horror comic worth evangelizing. With the atmosphere of a half-remembered nightmare, the issue presents the story of a midwestern town paralyzed by tragedy. The book isn't afraid of exploring dark places, and with more monsters ahead, Something Is Killing The Children #1gives us all a reason to fear the dark. If someone is buying this comic, it should be you. Read Full Review

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Something is Killing the Children is a great story being told with incredible writing and beautiful, haunting artwork. It is everything I want from a horror comic book. Read Full Review

Something is Killing the Children is a deeply personal book that cuts deep with its brutality and personal content. It adds personality and real emotion to horror and is definitely a must-read. Read Full Review

Something is Killing the Children is a top-notch horror comic. It's a gripping read full of dread that will shake you to the core. I'm already hooked and we're only one issue in. If this first chapter is any indication, we're in for a wild ride. Read Full Review

When I read a first issue, my main focus is to find reasons to come back to the story. SIKTC #1 completely sold me on this entire universe in half a comic! I will be looking to get caught up with the story ASAP! Highly recommend you try it out, if you haven't yet, it is definitely worth your time! Read Full Review

While the comic does have few minor flaws here and there, the overall feel and look of the book are going to carry it to a high score and recommendation from me. Just in time for Halloween comes the next great horror comic. Enjoy and keep the lights on! OH! And keep an eye on the blonde with the duel machetes. Something tells me we may have a new bad-ass in comics. Read Full Review

Werther Dellederas style is perfect for this type of story and the art is a perfect match for the tone. The characters look fantastic and Delledera really knows how to create and utilize atmosphere. Read Full Review

Something is Killing the Children #1 is a remarkably chilling introduction to the world and blends and remixes various horror elements to create something thrillingly fascinating. Tynion IV, Dell'Edera, and Muerto are a wonderfully cohesive team, and I can't wait to read more. Read Full Review

More than just another tale about the terrible things that lurk in the woods,Something is Killing the Children promises to thrill and intrigue throughout its limited run. Read Full Review

Something Is Killing The Children #1 is a great first issue for a comic and a gruesomely awesome introduction to a new horror series. After reading this issue it's easy to see why it's got so many printings and upped to an ongoing, with Tynion's hints of a larger world. Read Full Review

With the likes of Faithless and Once & Future already on the books this year, BOOM! Studios are undergoing something of a renaissance in 2019. And based on the strength of this first issue alone, Someone is Killing the Children has the potential to become the best of them all. Like a tense, terrifying blend of Hack/Slash and Stephen King's IT, this new series comes highly recommended. Read Full Review

"Something is Killing the Children" is a perfect blend of horror script and visual storytelling, with a fluid and mixed art style being as filled with double meaning and secrets as the story it is telling. Read Full Review

Something is Killing the Children is full of intrigue and with plenty of blood and gore to satisfy any horror lover. Read Full Review

In one night, James' life changes drastically " he alone escapes whatever killed his friends. Read Full Review

Aside from any hiccups with supporting character cast development, this first issue delivers a solid story that fans of Stranger Things will certainly enjoy. Read Full Review

This series could easily go one of two ways. It could become a shorter-running series, or the creative team could turn it into something longer. Either way, they have the opportunity to really push the boundaries of this horror tale. It'll be interesting to see what they do with it. Read Full Review

DeadManSoul

Sep 07, 2019

This was just great. great art and great tone. Really looking foward for the next one.

Reitherschach

Feb 26, 2020

Textbook example of how to write a great first issue.

rayonymous

Sep 06, 2019

Amazing first issue, kept me engaged in the mystery surrounding it. Erica seems to be a likeable character. Art is hauntingly beautiful, highly recommended for anyone who's looking for a fresh new horror comic book series.

Spacey Medicine

Sep 08, 2019

Well I thought this was great.

allenquanobi

Sep 24, 2019

Really fucking good

Br'er Lapin AKA 20-Ish Ceiln

Sep 25, 2019

Great.

Valiant Son

Oct 13, 2019

Creepy and disturbing.

Rhinoeat

Dec 23, 2020

Yes plz

Psycamorean

Sep 07, 2019

Really good first issue. I hope this story maintains its tone.

I Review Comics

Jul 12, 2020

I noticed that I've shifted almost entirely to reviewing indie comics. I still review a few Batman books and the Dawn of X, X-Men titles but the shift has been drastic considering where we started from. A big reason for the push toward indies is that titles like James Tynion IV's "Something is killing the children". While there are a number of comics, television shows, and films that cover similar subject matter this comic is so atmospheric and fun that it makes you forget how derivative some of the subject matter is. That's not a knock against the book. Stranger Things takes a similar route by pulling the coolest elements of 80's horror and sci-fi and spinning into a franchise for 30+-year-olds and teens. I know James Tynion IV for his work all over DC comics. He's currently writing Batman and spearheading the Joker War event going on right now. He's also been attached to many of my favorite titles since I started reading DC comics with DC Rebirth. This is the first indie comic I've seen Tynion attached to and it's off to a really solid start. I didn't know what to expect from the obvious possibility that kids would be murdered by the end of the issue. Something is Killing the Children #1 exceeded all expectations. James is an odd kid that has a hard time fitting in but makes connections when he discovers that the other kids like when he tells stories about his nightmares. Things get really weird and horrifying when his dreams seemingly come to life and murder several of his friends. Tynion nails the dialogue and I appreciated that the kids felt like real kids and not some 40-year-olds twitter speak. The lead kid reminded me of my daughter. He is around the same age and similar demeanor. The awkward nature of the character became endearing by the end of the comic. The hero, Erica Slaughter solicited on the cover is in the book but also doesn't get much to do. Her role is largely regulated to the background. We don't learn much about her or her purpose but it's pretty clear she's gonna be a badass character. At one point we see her after a monster hunt and it becomes obvious that Whatever is killing the children is lightwork to her. The art direction is solid and I love the design of hero Erica. When she's on a mission she looks awesome with her mask and blades. The issue keeps whatever is killing the kids in the background. There isn't much action until the end and seeing what actually happened to the kids is a real shocker. Due to the juxtaposition of action and the mundane, I get the impression that we're just in the setup phase of the story and shit will get more intense as the series goes on. Something is Killing the children starts with a bang and feels like the start to an awesome story arc. Yes, I'm late but it's a series that I plan on getting caught up on really soon. more

daspidaboy

Apr 21, 2024

I am re-reading this series again, and hte first issue hooked me again. I honestly think is James Tyrion IV's best work in my opinion.

Gizmo

Sep 16, 2019

It's timely that this comes out when IT: Chapter 2 hits cinemas. This achieves delightful creepiness and bloodshed. I'm ready for more.

Deadlybeavis

Oct 05, 2019

Really cool debut. Looking forward to the next couple of issues.

jaywally

Oct 24, 2019

A solid first issue of a series with a lot of potential.

Briton

Nov 27, 2019

Very promising.

Silver Rocket

Sep 06, 2019

We dive into the the amazing world-building of James Tynion and Werther Dell'edera, with beautiful art and relatable characters.