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Something is Killing the Children : The angel of Archer's Peak by James Tynion IV
102 reviews
crustieloaf's review against another edition
dark
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
I got the comic brainworm and subbed to comixology because they have a 30 day free trial and I’m cheap. I used to read a lot of superhero comics when I was younger, but now I’m a depressed adult so this was a great series to start with. The art and story are fantastic, and has mastered the horror and suspense of a page turn. If you’re reading this on some sort of device like I am (yay iPad), I highly recommend using cinematic mode. Although part of me is still a comic purist and I was to see the layout of the frames and everything, cinematic mode makes things WAY spookier. Starting volume 2 now :)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Child death, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, and Murder
eldritch_horror's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
This installment got me hooked on the start of this series. I find the topic matter heavy, but interesting, and it ties in some “real world” issues into this more fantasy world. Not a lot of exposition or growth yet, it’s just the first book in the installment and it’s doing more world building than development, but I enjoy it regardless.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child death, Death, Gore, and Grief
colie1018's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death and Murder
Minor: Animal death
regaliaofchaos's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child death, Gore, Homophobia, and Grief
scoobierubie's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
I really enjoyed this!! Another one of Tynion’s books that I am immediately very captivated by. Again there’s a lot of great atmosphere and sprinkles of worldbuilding that make me want to rush back to my library and get my hands on volume two. I think that the only thing that makes this a 4.5 and not a 5 for me is Erica’s characterization? I understand that this volume only collects part of the narrative, and I’m sure she’ll continue to grow as the story progresses, but I felt like there was a lot about her motivations that I didn’t fully understand, and to do the things she does I feel like that’s something I need to have a stronger grasp of. But again, it’s a chilling yet exciting ride and I’m excited to keep reading! I’m sure Erica will blossom more as the series progresses.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Gore, and Blood
mariabacterium's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Child death, Gore, and Blood
Minor: Bullying, Homophobia, and Alcohol
amandadelbrocco's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
The art style was very graphic in this which for some reason is not something that I was expecting. I am probably not going to continue the series but the first book was definitely memorable.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Gore, and Blood
notapenguin's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Child death, Gore, and Blood
Moderate: Gun violence
Minor: Homophobia
madmayham's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
Essa amostra do primeiro capítulo do quadrinho foi muito interessante. Foi uma forma de fazer as pessoas terem vontade de ler o volume inteiro.
Valeu a pena.
Valeu a pena.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Bullying, Child death, Death, and Blood
Minor: Cursing and Homophobia
writethruchaos's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death and Gore