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Comic Book Review - Something is Killing the Children #15

Rob Lake reviews Something is Killing the Children #15...


Closure is the name of the game in Something is Killing the Children #15. The monsters brood has been killed and the town is finally safe. While life in the town returns to normal, what will become of it's inhabitants?

As the town reels from the shocking events of the past few months they do so in silence. In saving the town from The Order of St George, the surviving citizens have had to give up one of their own as the 'monster'. It's a hard sell but the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few. 

With her work done what's next for Erica Slaughter? The Order of St John want her back in the fold due to being the last remaining black mask left. Naturally due to the events of Archer's Peak, Erica has turned her back on The Order, and she heads off in search of other perils. 
Well for now we don't actually know. BOOM! Studios have already teased that a new arc is starting up for Erica in issue #16. So for now the heroines story has reached its conclusion. 

To say that Something is Killing the Children has been a wild ride is a bit of an understatement. Since issue #1 it's all been doom and gloom for Archer's Peak. From what started off as a simple monster fest turned into something far more. Erica Slaughter has gone from simple killer to such a complex character who's oozing for more back story. We've seen bits of her past life throughout and there is a great piece between Erica and The Order's leader as the two discuss an impromptu trip to Disney World, as well as touching upon the death of Erica's mentor, Jessica.
We also get more insight to The Order as Erica turns her back she's warned that "the house of Slaughter is one of many". It's all going bit ominous but teases that we've not seen the end to the mysterious hunters. 

Throughout Something is Killing the Children, James Tynion IV has built something fantastic and its no wonder that BOOM! Studios have already extended the run. Whilst the series goes on a hiatus until May, 2021 there's plenty of time to discover what makes this series so great. Of course both Werther Dell'edera's art and Miguel Muerto colours have also brought this incredible story to life. 

What comes next is anyones guess, but based on what's come before - it's going to be a fun ride finding out. 

Rating: 9/10

Something is Killing the Children #15 is available from 24th February, 2021.

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