Something is Killing the Children #12

Something is Killing the Children (Single Issues)

by James Tynion IV (Writer), Werther Dell'Edera (Illustrator), Miquel Muerto (Colorist)

Time is running out for Erica to save Archer's Peak, both from its monster infestation and from the occupation of the Order of St. George. Will Erica be forced to finally stop being a lone wolf and accept help from unlikely allies?

Genres: Comics, Horror, Graphic Novels, Graphic Novels Comics, Adult, Fantasy, Fiction

22 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 18, 2020

About the author

Prior to his first professional work, Tynion was a student of Scott Snyder's at Sarah Lawrence College. A few years later, he worked as for Vertigo as Fables editor Shelly Bond's intern. In late 2011, with DC deciding to give Batman (written by Snyder) a back up feature, Tynion was brought in by request of Snyder to script the back ups he had plotted. Tynion would later do the same with the Batman Annual #1, which was also co-plotted by Snyder. Beginning in September 2012, with DC's 0 issue month for the New 52, Tynion will be writing Talon, with art by Guillem March. In early 2013 it was announced that he'd take over writing duties for Red Hood and the Outlaws in April.

Tynion is also currently one of the writers in a rotating team in the weekly Batman Eternal series.

Reviews

[Jayson · Rating 4 out of 5]

(A-) 81% | Very Good
Notes: Read in trade paperback. Collective review for issues #11-15 can be found here: Something is Killing the Children, Vol. 3.

[Brooke · Rating 3 out of 5]

So this was interesting nothing action packed happened. We did get to learn some more and the ending was putting interesting.

[Ari · Rating 5 out of 5]

The endings of some of these issues give me whiplash. My God that turned south quick.

[Anali · Rating 5 out of 5]

Something is Killing the Children #12 creo que es uno de los mejores issues que he leído de esta novela gráfica. Los finales de cada volumen también son mis favoritos, pero este ha estado muy bien. Finalmente, se están encontrando respuestas. Creo que todo empieza a cobrar sentido de forma obvio, pero interesante. Sin mencionar, la aparición de la orden de St. George. Además, Erica es la más badass.

[Marina Vidal · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow. Empiezan a revelarse cosas, y entra en acción la orden de St. George. De los mejores números hasta la fecha, sin dudarlo.

[Oneirosophos · Rating 5 out of 5]

"That's the funny thing about monsters. They all start pretty small. But they grow fast."

[James · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.25 stars. This continues to be in my top 5 ongoing series. We are at a point now with each issue a little more is unpacked and more threats are added to an already bleak situation. Can’t get enough of this.

[Shannon · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.75

Oof. That last panel.

[Lost in Book Land · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hello Again!

Picking Hoopla borrows for the month is always a task, I feel like I never have enough borrows to read everything I want but also I never have enough time to read everything I want, but this month I wanted to be sure to pick up the next issue of Something is Killing the Children! I am still really enjoying this graphic novel series and I am always finding that I want more and more answers with each issue. Before we jump into a summary and my thoughts, there is a review up for all previous issues here and on Goodreads! If you are interested in this series I definitely recommend checking it out from the start!

SPOILERS AHEAD

Returning to our already dire situation, we begin to learn how the monsters came to be and see Erica trying to save the town, and the people, and keep the rest of her group from coming into town. But it’s much too late, they are already on their way. Now Erica just needs to try to wrap up all of this stuff and save the town before they arrive, and if she can not will she be able to accept help from them to save the town? Or will they take over the situation and do whatever needs to be done to save whatever is left of the town when they arrive?

This issue just gave us a bit more insight on what might be coming and how we got here with the monsters. I am still very curious about House of Slaughter (and have used another Hoopla borrow to be able to read the first volume of that series, in hopes to learn a little more). I know there are still several more issues for me to read so I am not sure how things will wrap up at this point but I can not wait to see where we are headed in this journey. I plan to pick up the next issue as soon as I have some more Hoopla borrows!

Goodreads Rating: 4 Stars

[Alexa Moon · Rating 5 out of 5]

We get a vague explanation of how the monsters come to be and it is very exciting. I could have guessed that but I was in it for the ride and forgot to turn on my brain. This issue advances the plot tremendously and I am very impatient to see how it ends.
Definitely one of the top series to follow right now.

[Liz (Quirky Cat)]

The times seem to keep getting darker and darker in Something Is Killing the Children #12. An impressive feat, given the title and nature of the series. This is a world where monsters are real—and very, very hungry.

Erica Slaughter has done her best to keep the monsters, and worse, at bay. But everything is continuing to spiral out of control, as more monsters make appearances, all while more people begin to learn the truth of what is happening to one previously sleepy town.

Admittedly, this series is not for the faint of heart, yet it has been a thrilling horror series. One that very much lives up to its name and the promises made.

Check out the rest of my review over at Word of the Nerd

[Jo ♡ˎ´✨ ☕︎ · Rating 5 out of 5]

omg omg omg!!

[Elizabeth A · Rating 3 out of 5]

My video review: https://youtu.be/caiLPfnhK9k

Series review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Nicole · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’m confused. So a child’s thoughts create the monsters? Is that how the Order of St. George was formed? The members were children who saw them? Why is that Order desperate to keep this all contained. Geez, these single issues are getting shorter and shorter! Need to know what happens next!

[Rebekah Crain · Rating 4 out of 5]

Oh my god, cliffhanger!!!!

I need the next issue stat, but it doesn't release into print until tomorrow and I don't know how long after that before the digital copy will be up on Hoopla. Sad Panda!

[Jeremy Whetzel · Rating 5 out of 5]

More Dragons!

We finally start to see a bit more of what the mysterious order of Saint George does in the current storyline...I can't say it's all things good. Matter of fact, I'll agree with Erica and say they are downright bad people. Read on to find out more...if you dare!! 💀

[Ariel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Did they REALLY need to do that... COME ON.

[Etienne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Always entertaining. A slow evolution, but the dark arts, the action and the universe keep me into it. I will wait for the next one to come out!

[Lukas Holmes · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just can't get enough of this series. Still the only single issues of a series I get. Wild ending to this one and I can't wait to see where it goes.

[Aritra Dasgupta · Rating 3 out of 5]

The monsters are here

[Chris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Continues to stay great. The big group of baddies come to town and try to squash the situation and everyone involved.

[Lizzy Seitz · Rating 5 out of 5]

5.0 out of 5 stars

I need more of the story ASAP!

[Darth Reader · Rating 2 out of 5]

Uh, well...that was kinda dumb. Here I was expecting some kind of well thought out rationale behind the monster, and, it's just...tell a scary story and they pop into existence? Okay.

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series is so good!

[Samantha · Rating 4 out of 5]

This situation just keeps spiraling further and further out of control. Erica is the best thing about this series.

[RG · Rating 5 out of 5]

This just went up a notch!

[Randi · Rating 3 out of 5]

More set up, but things are about to get good!!

[Bookworm Erica · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love.

Warning!!!


I hate that Aaron dies

[Dani Lee · Rating 4 out of 5]

you know what... I stopped counting the dead bodies...

sometimes you have to ask who the real monsters are

4 stars

[Juju ♡ ～('▽^人) · Rating 4 out of 5]

big yikes for john, right as i finally figured out that it wasn't tom, who took bian with him.