Welcome to an all new edition of Parlay Points, the complementary comic book blog to the ODPH podcast! On this edition, we’re checking out the latest adventure of monster hunter extraordinaire Erica Slaughter. Something is Killing the Children #22 by James Tynion, Werther Dell’edera, Miquel Muerto and Andworld Design for Boom Studios came back with a solid return Slaughter last issue. Where does this new story take us now? Let’s check this issue out and deep dive, shall we?

Side Note: If this is your first time checking out SiKtC, it has elements of horror in it and some of the images aren’t the best for younger readers. Viewing discretion is advised.

Something is Killing The Children #22 - on sale April 27th
Creative: James Tynion, Werther Dell’edera, Miquel Muerto and Andworld Design
Credit: Boom Studios

*** POSSIBLE SPOILER WARNING ***

Erica Slaughter has re-emerged in New Mexico investigating a serial killer. Slaughter does break away with the lone witness, Gabriella, to try getting information. However, that encounter doesn’t give her much info to work from. Erica starts scouring the town to get any information on the killer. All the while, the members of the town are trying to piece together what is going on as well. When Erica goes back to the crime scene, things do not go as planned.

Unfortunately, Slaughter won’t have that problem to solely focus on. She has now came across the radar of the House Of Cutter. They have their assignment: Take Out Erica Slaughter. Readers will be very interested to see how this starts to develop.

Tynion delivers on another great issue. The build of how Erica is working to figure this case out has been fascinating to read. The interaction with Gabriella was a strong part of this issue as Gabi’s story is a major factor of this current arc. Gabi’s relationship with the other members in town fees like there is more to her dealings than readers know yet. The introduction of the new Hunters was another strong point here as well. This should be something special by the time this arc wraps up.

Dell’edera pulls no punches with the imagery here. The opening sequences is graphic and telling at the same time. The rest of the issue is balanced well to capture the quiet moments of the town members reactions to these events. Seeing how they deal with the events gives the story a certain edge to the overall narrative. Great final image to close the issue out on as well.

Overall, Something Is Killing The Children #22 continues building forward on its latest story. Erica Slaughter's return continues to be one readers should definitely not be missing out on. Fantastic storytelling and art throughout this book. If you haven’t checked this book out yet, make a point to get this issue at the LCS this week and jump into the latest adventure.

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As always, thanks for reading.

SOMETHING IS KILLING THE CHILDREN #22 (BOOM STUDIOS)

Ken M