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You'll Do Bad Things #1
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t's been ten years since the release of He Came in With a Smile, the true crime smash hit that chronicled the brutal murders committed by the Nursery Rhyme Killer. But in the decade since its release, its author Seth Holms hasn't produced another title. He wants to write a story with a happy ending, but every time his fingers clack across the keyboard, it always ends in his character’s death. Worse yet? These tales of blood and barbarity that flow so freely from Seth's mind are starting to happen in real life.Turn the page on this giallo-inspired thriller from multi-hyphenate TYLER BOSS (WHAT’S THE FURTHEST PLACE FROM HERE?) and breakout talent ADRIANO TURTULUCI!
t's been ten years since the release of He Came in With a Smile, the true crime smash hit that chronicled the brutal murders committed by the Nursery Rhyme Killer. But in the decade since its release, its author Seth Holms hasn't produced another title. He wants to write a story with a happy ending, but every time his fingers clack across the keyboard, it always ends in his character’s death. Worse yet? These tales of blood and barbarity that flow so freely from Seth's mind are starting to happen in real life.Turn the page on this giallo-inspired thriller from multi-hyphenate TYLER BOSS (WHAT’S THE FURTHEST PLACE FROM HERE?) and breakout talent ADRIANO TURTULUCI!
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Published March 26, 2025
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April 1, 2025
I liked this.
I'm not compelled to keep reading.
A writer wants to write a romance novel, however it keeps returning to horror which is what their big hit ten years ago was.
It seems that fiction and reality are blurring by the end of the issue.
I'm not compelled to keep reading.
A writer wants to write a romance novel, however it keeps returning to horror which is what their big hit ten years ago was.
It seems that fiction and reality are blurring by the end of the issue.
June 7, 2025
Delicious - can’t wait to continue!
May 19, 2026
I was keeping up until the very end. I know what happened but I don't understand it.
November 2, 2025
[REVIEW FOR THE WHOLE "YOU'LL DO BAD THINGS" COMIC]
In a way, it hits back home for me: As a writer, I have contemplated the "meta" exercise of writing about a writer. That's why, on #3, understanding the lane this comic was taking, I was almost angry. I still have on my phone notes a message to myself written 3 years ago, an idea about a writer who comes to meet the author of the crimes that inspire him, and who later follows the plot the writer writes. All under the scrutiny of the publishing house representative/manager. Sounds similar? I remind you, that wasn't about You'll Do Bad Things, but the note with the idea I wrote to myself. That resulted in me either not finding it entirely as original as it probably is, or in a way seeing my own work completed. And Seth also kinda looks like me with that haircut... it was a weird read, personally. Have you ever noticed sort of metafiction in your life?
Ironically, I want to start highlights I'd give this comic not with its writing, but its art: Adriano Turtucilli, how do you do it? I hope he also designed the characters. I expected peak and he delivered. I actually read this comic because of the many panels of the main antagonist which I found online. As I write and illustrate my own comic, I wonder how the process of a small work works. Did they work together? Did Tyler Boss direct his vision for the page composition. It is such a simple art style, it lacks shadows (sometimes), it's blocky, it's realistic; it's comic art, in a way that fits the story beautifully. The control of shadows is masterful; I am aware of how difficult it is to master. It brings a sharp contrast in the plot that reminds me of other indie works; works out of passion rather than money, with artists that rely on their talent instead of a well-established name. I'm sure Turtucilli might be well-known on his circle, but I still can see that he comes from talent and hard-work. At times, I stopped to analyse (as much as one can analyse) the use of detail to redirect attention, at what points he might have used references, what might come as natural instead of consciously applied theory. I'd love to be able to see his sketches and creative process, or even know a bit about his journey as an artist.
Although the visual aspect is one to highlight, I also want to bring attention back to Boss' writing. I have my own bias, which I mentioned previously and will try to leave aside. I am not sure whether to consider the name choice on Boss' section, kudos to that if it was his choice. That's because I love the name choice for the main character: Seth. It comes a bit on the nose, the reference to the Egyptian god of violence; however, the reading of the comic reflects the irony of the choice. He's the one who, time and time again, comes back to violence within his writing. Moreover, he seems to reject this violence trying to change the genre of his writing, yet it is implicit in his name: violence will find him. And it eventually does. That is a beautiful detail I hope more readers noticed.
However, the choice of the manager as the final culprit and puppet-master seems too sudden, almost as if searching for a plot twist instead of building it organically. It might be part of the slasher/horror genre, which I'm not familiar with. It also makes me almost fond of the creative process Boss might have had writing it: I can definitely see myself making that same choice. Objectively (or adjacent to it), it might have benefited from building more into that, weaving it better into the plot previously. In the end, it is only a matter of preference... On another note, the dialogue was natural without falling into being costumbrist, which is something I tend to fall on without aiming for it (if all of those who fall on this category wanted to fit there, there wouldn't be so many of us). It is a nice blend of a cinematic tint with the medium's own culture, although they more often than not, they go hand in hand.
Back to my comment on the beginning of this review, I want to remark that I don't think I'd have done this any better. This is my first read on any of Tyler Boss' work, and it makes me happy to know we had similar ideas. He actually gave a worthy development to the idea my 19 year-old-self once splashed after writing his second novel, but never quite developed. Boss gave it the maturity it deserves, and that I wasn't (and I might venture to add: can't) provide to it.
Has it become my favourite comic? No. But do I recommend it? Yes.
In a way, it hits back home for me: As a writer, I have contemplated the "meta" exercise of writing about a writer. That's why, on #3, understanding the lane this comic was taking, I was almost angry. I still have on my phone notes a message to myself written 3 years ago, an idea about a writer who comes to meet the author of the crimes that inspire him, and who later follows the plot the writer writes. All under the scrutiny of the publishing house representative/manager. Sounds similar? I remind you, that wasn't about You'll Do Bad Things, but the note with the idea I wrote to myself. That resulted in me either not finding it entirely as original as it probably is, or in a way seeing my own work completed. And Seth also kinda looks like me with that haircut... it was a weird read, personally. Have you ever noticed sort of metafiction in your life?
Ironically, I want to start highlights I'd give this comic not with its writing, but its art: Adriano Turtucilli, how do you do it? I hope he also designed the characters. I expected peak and he delivered. I actually read this comic because of the many panels of the main antagonist which I found online. As I write and illustrate my own comic, I wonder how the process of a small work works. Did they work together? Did Tyler Boss direct his vision for the page composition. It is such a simple art style, it lacks shadows (sometimes), it's blocky, it's realistic; it's comic art, in a way that fits the story beautifully. The control of shadows is masterful; I am aware of how difficult it is to master. It brings a sharp contrast in the plot that reminds me of other indie works; works out of passion rather than money, with artists that rely on their talent instead of a well-established name. I'm sure Turtucilli might be well-known on his circle, but I still can see that he comes from talent and hard-work. At times, I stopped to analyse (as much as one can analyse) the use of detail to redirect attention, at what points he might have used references, what might come as natural instead of consciously applied theory. I'd love to be able to see his sketches and creative process, or even know a bit about his journey as an artist.
Although the visual aspect is one to highlight, I also want to bring attention back to Boss' writing. I have my own bias, which I mentioned previously and will try to leave aside. I am not sure whether to consider the name choice on Boss' section, kudos to that if it was his choice. That's because I love the name choice for the main character: Seth. It comes a bit on the nose, the reference to the Egyptian god of violence; however, the reading of the comic reflects the irony of the choice. He's the one who, time and time again, comes back to violence within his writing. Moreover, he seems to reject this violence trying to change the genre of his writing, yet it is implicit in his name: violence will find him. And it eventually does. That is a beautiful detail I hope more readers noticed.
However, the choice of the manager as the final culprit and puppet-master seems too sudden, almost as if searching for a plot twist instead of building it organically. It might be part of the slasher/horror genre, which I'm not familiar with. It also makes me almost fond of the creative process Boss might have had writing it: I can definitely see myself making that same choice. Objectively (or adjacent to it), it might have benefited from building more into that, weaving it better into the plot previously. In the end, it is only a matter of preference... On another note, the dialogue was natural without falling into being costumbrist, which is something I tend to fall on without aiming for it (if all of those who fall on this category wanted to fit there, there wouldn't be so many of us). It is a nice blend of a cinematic tint with the medium's own culture, although they more often than not, they go hand in hand.
Back to my comment on the beginning of this review, I want to remark that I don't think I'd have done this any better. This is my first read on any of Tyler Boss' work, and it makes me happy to know we had similar ideas. He actually gave a worthy development to the idea my 19 year-old-self once splashed after writing his second novel, but never quite developed. Boss gave it the maturity it deserves, and that I wasn't (and I might venture to add: can't) provide to it.
Has it become my favourite comic? No. But do I recommend it? Yes.
December 23, 2025
Seth wants to write a story with a happy ending, but every time his fingers clack across the keyboard, it always ends in his characters’ deaths. Worse yet? These tales of blood and barbarity that flow so freely from Seth’s imagination are starting to happen in real life.
A fascinating look at the not so large gap between true crime and fiction where you wonder if some of that truth is fabricated to make the story more interesting or as in this case, murders are committed to sell a book.
At points, the flickering point of view gets a little confusing but not enough to take anything away from the story. The art work is awesome and as gory as any horror lover could want.
Recommended. Expected publishing date 12/23/2025
Thanks to @netgalley and Image Comics for the opportunity to read this eArc in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.
A fascinating look at the not so large gap between true crime and fiction where you wonder if some of that truth is fabricated to make the story more interesting or as in this case, murders are committed to sell a book.
At points, the flickering point of view gets a little confusing but not enough to take anything away from the story. The art work is awesome and as gory as any horror lover could want.
Recommended. Expected publishing date 12/23/2025
Thanks to @netgalley and Image Comics for the opportunity to read this eArc in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.
November 4, 2025
Review — You'll Do Bad Things
“You’ll Do Bad Things” was gritty, intense and strangely hypnotic. I loved the way this book leans into moral grey areas and messy characters — it doesn’t try to sanitise anyone, and that made it feel realistic and uncomfortable in the best way. The tension builds steadily and the storytelling style is bold and different.
Some parts felt chaotic, but I think that chaos actually fit the story and the choices these characters make. It’s not a neat or predictable read — and that’s what made it so compelling.
Rating: 4 stars
“You’ll Do Bad Things” was gritty, intense and strangely hypnotic. I loved the way this book leans into moral grey areas and messy characters — it doesn’t try to sanitise anyone, and that made it feel realistic and uncomfortable in the best way. The tension builds steadily and the storytelling style is bold and different.
Some parts felt chaotic, but I think that chaos actually fit the story and the choices these characters make. It’s not a neat or predictable read — and that’s what made it so compelling.
Rating: 4 stars
November 17, 2025
You’ll Do Bad Things by Tyler Boss is a horror graphic novel that follows an author grappling with the pressure to write a bestseller. While the premise is intriguing and the storyline has strong moments, the visuals felt confusing and often distracted from the plot. Despite the book receiving many positive reviews, I personally found it difficult to stay fully engaged. The pacing and artwork didn’t quite match my expectations, making it a challenging read. Although the concept is creative and has its appeal, I struggled to finish it and couldn’t connect with it the way other readers did.
March 26, 2025
Interesting start to the series. Hinting at a writer who can only write murder stories. Murder stories that seem to be coming true with every written word. A strange mystery that I hope comes down to something more than just the supernatural. I liked this one though. It has potential.
May 19, 2025
Read the first two issues and gotta say this is a very interesting story. Very gruesome moments, with some killer art, which at times took me out of the story. At times it was difficult to differentiate between what was real and what could be part of a story.
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May 25, 2025Hmm...im not sure if this is my cup of tea. I'll read the second issue before deciding.
February 3, 2026
super good
December 27, 2025
⭐ Suspense | Horror | Mystery
Thank you to Image Comics for this ARC in exchange for my honest review!
The cover art and description of You’ll Do Bad Things immediately caught my attention, and I was curious to explore the story. It opens with a girl frustrated by her first dates that don’t go as she hoped, but shortly afterward, a gruesome scene occurs, setting the dark tone. The story then shifts to the main character, a writer struggling with deadlines and creative block.
While I wanted to enjoy the comic, I found that the writing scenes and panel artwork often didn’t align, which made it hard to follow. The narrative around the killings is confusing , it’s unclear whether the writer is responsible, conjuring a killer supernaturally, or if someone else is acting on their work. Additionally, the pacing feels uneven, and the inclusion of borderline nudity may not be suitable for all readers.
From a readability perspective, the white-on-black text sometimes blends into the artwork, making the typed portions harder to read compared to sections with black text on a lighter background.
Overall, while the concept is intriguing and the comic contains suspenseful and dark elements, the execution left me struggling to fully engage with the story.
Thank you to Image Comics for this ARC in exchange for my honest review!
The cover art and description of You’ll Do Bad Things immediately caught my attention, and I was curious to explore the story. It opens with a girl frustrated by her first dates that don’t go as she hoped, but shortly afterward, a gruesome scene occurs, setting the dark tone. The story then shifts to the main character, a writer struggling with deadlines and creative block.
While I wanted to enjoy the comic, I found that the writing scenes and panel artwork often didn’t align, which made it hard to follow. The narrative around the killings is confusing , it’s unclear whether the writer is responsible, conjuring a killer supernaturally, or if someone else is acting on their work. Additionally, the pacing feels uneven, and the inclusion of borderline nudity may not be suitable for all readers.
From a readability perspective, the white-on-black text sometimes blends into the artwork, making the typed portions harder to read compared to sections with black text on a lighter background.
Overall, while the concept is intriguing and the comic contains suspenseful and dark elements, the execution left me struggling to fully engage with the story.
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