“Something is Killing the Children#47” Review – Tough Choices, Strong Wills

In last month’s issue, writer Werther Dell’Edera brought us just a bit deeper into Erica’s past while Jessica continued to unravel. In the latest, he shows us just a bit more while young Jessica learns some of the harsh truths of the job. Take this ride with me as we go through this week’s new issue of SIKTC, spoiler-free!

Writer: James Tynion IV
Artist: Werther Dell’Edera
Colorist: Miquel Muerto
Letters: AndWorld Design

Someone’s Killing the Writing

Tynion must’ve been given a dare because he somehow unpredictably upped the ante. Despite this being a flashback, he somehow kept readers gripped and engaged, fearing for the characters’ safety in the past. This issue was a true page turner from start to finish, keeping me on the edge of my seat while further proving that the monsters aren’t always the scary thing in the dark. Sometimes, they can be the person next to you or something inside yourself if you let it.

There’s a throughline message here that I absolutely love and feel I, as well as anyone else, can relate to: darkness can consume any of us, but when it tests us, we need to keep our hearts strong, lest we let the monster take hold. This message, along with Tynion’s testing of it, continues to drive the plot forward in ways I never thought possible, and I’m so glad he’s taking things this way! At almost fifty issues in, plus spin-offs, he continues to prove that the gas tank isn’t empty yet and there’s so much more to explore in this world. I, for one, am more than excited to see where things go from here!

Art of Darkness

Much like the writing, the art in this series continues to be absolutely incredible. The work of Dell’Edera and Muerto does nothing but perfectly accompany the writing of Tynion. Just as an example, the splash page here has got to be one of the best I’ve seen in months. How the blood is colored on the snow just looks beautiful, and the overall design is something that belongs in a museum. The characters and monster parts are framed perfectly, while the coloring and shading look just like a painting… and that’s just the one splash page. Imagine that for the whole book, and you know just how perfect it all is.

Final Thoughts – 10/10

From the message being told to the almost painting-like artwork, everything about SIKTC #47 is an absolute masterpiece. This deep into the franchise, Tynion and crew continue to prove that true artistry never runs out of gas and that it can always dig deeper. This series continues to be an absolute triumph!

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