SOMETHING IS KILLING THE CHILDREN #50 (BOOM! STUDIOS)
At long last, Erica Slaughter has returned!
Since the encounter with Cutter and Tribulation, Erica has been off the grid. The encounter left her permanently scarred. In that time, the Old Dragon had fallen in ill health. A New one has emerged with no sympathy for the dangerous monster hunter.
Where does Erica go from here?
SOMETHING IS KILLING THE CHILDREN #50 by James Tynion lV, Werther Dell’edera, Miquel Muerto and Andworld Design (BOOM! STUDIOS) begins an all new arc in present time!
Let’s take a closer look at this chapter!
SOMETHING IS KILLING THE CHILDREN #50 by James Tynion lV, Werther Dell’edera, Miquel Muerto and Andworld Design (BOOM! STUDIOS)
*** POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING ***
Tynion dives back into the emotionally charged relationships Erica has with heartbreaking accuracy. Bringing Bex back into the equation provides a solid counter to Erica’s broken path. Their reunion is impactful on many fronts. Reviving old memories leaves readers sensing the changes in both. It is complimented by a discussion between the Old Dragon and Erica. The conversation is tough while forcing Erica to realize a destiny she doesn’t want.
Readers watch as Bex’s skills run a course of varying degrees. In one aspect, her longing to see Erica again outweighs the guilt of what happened with Jessica at Valmont. The talk never lets up on the deep wounds its’ reopening. This becomes more clear when Big Gary is referenced. Bex also breaks the news of the new Dragon with shock and awe to Erica. It causes a loud reaction knowing who is in charge. The news pushes events into a somber close. Erica’s guilt takes over to force a more difficult choice. Readers watch as one more talk steers into unforeseen territory. Suffice to say, SIKTC is BACK!
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Dell’edera and Muerto open with a solid two page spread of Bex waking up and prepping for the day. Once Erica comes into view, events change. The walk off panel is a solid shot of happier times between both. Erica’s conversation with the Old Dragon is more intense as both refuse to budge on stances. It spins events into some fast action. The two page spread of Erica killing a monster proves to be an excellent segway point for more drama.
The art focuses more on Erica’s eyes as she assesses Bex’s moves. Panels are smaller to expose the intrigue of truths. Bex’s expressions keep readers guessing as she unlocks more information. Her revelation of who’s in charge get a series of strong full page panels. Erica’s responses lead to more rage as the info is processes. Readers watch more back and forth play out to great success. It comes to a stop with a full page walk-off image. This allows for one more curve to be thrown before closing. The final page shows more unsettling reactions as this story has only just begun.
FINAL GRADE: 9.5
Erica’s return to present time brings forth a much needed encounter behind heavy drama. Tynion IV opens deep wounds with incredible writing. Dell’edera and Muerto craft the intense exchanges with superb art. No one does slow burn drama better than SIKTC!
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