Books like Something is Killing the Children, Vol. 1 by James Tynion IV
In the tranquil town of Archer’s Peak, kids begin to disappear with no explanation, leaving whispers of unseen horrors. The only hope is Erica Slaughter, a solitary woman who has long hunted the monsters skirting the shadows. Determined to protect the town, she will risk everything to confront the terrors, even if it means making the ultimate sacrifice.
First publish date: 2020
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels/Graphic Fiction
Authors: James Tynion IV
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