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Something Is Killing the Children, Vol. 1 by James Tynion IV
103 reviews
hagwife's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This is one of my all-time favourite graphic novels, probably second only to Black Magick. If you like Wytches or Saga, this is definitely up your alley. Hard to say much more about it without giving anything away!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Child death, Death, Gore, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, and Murder
Moderate: Homophobia
Important to note that the warning for homophobia is based on an interaction with side characters and is not a primary stance of the book, quite the opposite.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