{"product_id":"something-is-killing-the-children-pen-1-6-23-boom-studios","title":"Something is Killing the Children: Pen \u0026 Ink # 1 6\/23 CGC 9.8 4679671024","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSomething is Killing the Children Deluxe Edition Book # 1\u003c\/b\u003e is a critically acclaimed hardcover graphic novel that collects the first fifteen issues of the award-winning horror series into a single volume. It tells the complete \"Archer's Peak\" saga, focusing on the mysterious monster hunter Erica Slaughter as she battles terrifying creatures abducting children in a small Wisconsin town.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003ePlot Overview: When children start disappearing in the sleepy town of Archer's Peak, locals are left terrified by the stories the few survivors tell of horrific monsters. Hope arrives in the form of Erica Slaughter, a mysterious stranger who claims to be the only one capable of seeing and killing these creatures. The story is an action-packed, character-driven narrative that builds a deep and compelling mythology around Erica's world and her specific role as a monster hunter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eKey Characters: The main character is Erica Slaughter, a formidable and complex monster hunter who bears a significant personal cost for her work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCreative Team: The series is written by GLAAD Award-winning writer James Tynion IV (Department of Truth, Batman) and illustrated by Werther Dell'Edera (Razorblades), with colors by Miquel Muerto.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003ePublication Details: The deluxe edition hardcover was first published on November 16, 2021, by BOOM! Studios. It is 384 pages long and includes the complete story arc from Something is Killing the Children issues #1-15, along with extra material like interviews and additional artwork. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eReviewers and fans widely regard the first deluxe edition of Something is Killing the Children as a modern classic in the horror genre. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"circle\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level2 lfo2; tab-stops: list 1.0in;\"\u003eEngaging Story: The narrative is described as \"tight, tense, and instantly gripping\". It's a binge-worthy read that effectively balances character development, world-building, and suspense.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level2 lfo2; tab-stops: list 1.0in;\"\u003eStunning Artwork: The art style by Werther Dell'Edera and colors by Miquel Muerto are repeatedly highlighted as \"phenomenal\" and \"top-notch\" for capturing the moody, atmospheric, and visceral horror of the story.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level2 lfo2; tab-stops: list 1.0in;\"\u003eCompelling Protagonist: Erica Slaughter is consistently praised as a \"badass heroine\" and an immediately rootable main character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level2 lfo2; tab-stops: list 1.0in;\"\u003eContent Warning: The story's title is literal, featuring brutal violence and mature themes involving children, which some readers note may not appeal to all audiences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4679671024\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"CGC\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.cgccomics.com\/certlookup\/4679671024\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47692332236900,"sku":"F34","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/CGC4679671-024_OBV.jpg?v=1768274537","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/something-is-killing-the-children-pen-1-6-23-boom-studios","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}