The Haunting Continues In Something Is Killing the Children #7
Erica Slaughter’s journey seems far from over in Something Is Killing the Children #7. She may have killed the monster catching and eating children – but she hasn’t ended events. Not yet, at any rate.
In a world where monsters are real, there must also be monster hunters. That’s where Erica comes into play – she and the mysterious organization she works for. There are rules, methods, and fail-safes in place, many of which we have yet to see in practice.
There are several loose threads left to be resolved in this series. From the two witnesses to her monster hunting to the other little monsters insisting on going bump in the night. Here’s hoping that the resolution comes swiftly for the sake of this town.
Writing
Something Is Killing the Children #7 is an issue that gives fans what they want. There’s still that lingering sense of dread, naturally. That will continue as long as there are monsters in this world. But there is also something else, something different.
We’re finally getting a glimpse into the rest of this world. We know Erica is not a lone wolf, even though she acts like one. Yet we know next to nothing about those working behind the scenes.
That isn’t to say that this issue will make us all experts. No, James Tynion IV is too cautious in his writing for that. But there’s a glimpse, as well as a promise for more. It weaves in nicely with the way the plot has progressed.
In fact, it feels like an essential addition to this series. The horror of the monsters needs to be balanced out with the intrigue of this society, something that has been done well here. Though it’s probably worth noting that, once again, this is a series that does not pull punches. It’s titled Something Is Killing the Children, after all.
Art
There is something so iconic about the art style within Something Is Killing the Children #7. It gives an extra edge to the horror elements, turning the series into something more. Werther Dell-Edera is the lead artist, working alongside Miguel Muerto for colors and Andworld Design for the lettering.
There’s a rough quality, both to the scenes and the monsters. It’s something I’ve come to really enjoy about this series. It almost feels like nightmares come to life, which is appropriate in many ways. Then there’s the shockingly vibrant colors, which horrify the absence of color. It’s this perfect balance that really works well with this story. I don’t think the monsters would have had the same impact designed any other way.
Finally, we have the lettering, the final touch this issue needs. Believe it or not, much of the impact comes from the lettering. You can feel the hits, the anger, and the rest boiling out this way.
Conclusion
Something Is Killing the Children #7 is a dark issue, but it’s also one loaded with intrigue. We’ve been shown that there’s more to this world than meets the eyes, all while setting the scene for something larger (and arguably more dangerous) down the line.
It will be fascinating to see where Erica’s story leads next and who will be involved along the way. Will characters introduced in the first arc make an appearance? Or will new characters take the lead? Only time will tell.
This review was originally written for Word of the Nerd, but has been ported over to Quirky Cat’s Fat Stacks now that the site has shut down.
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