I Kill Giants #[nn]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis collected edition presents the complete seven-issue story arc of Joe Kelly and J.M. Ken Niimura's acclaimed series, following the story of Barbara Thorson, a young girl who copes with personal trauma through an elaborate fantasy life involving giant hunting. Originally published by Image Comics in 2008-2009, the volume collects the entire narrative that explores themes of grief, escapism, and resilience through a blend of realistic and fantastical elements.
In "Chapter 1: The Hammer," Barbara vanishes from school and dismantles her hidden sanctuary at home, leaving behind a trail of quiet devastation. As Sophia and her teacher, Mrs. Molle, search for her, the truth about Barbara’s mother’s illness surfaces—some battles, it’s implied, cannot be won. When Barbara flees to the beach, the fragile peace shatters as the volatile Taylor attacks with a hatchet, only to be interrupted by a storm that unleashes a towering Titan from the sea. Written by Joe Kelly and illustrated with haunting precision by JM Ken Niimura, this issue blends raw emotional weight with surreal, otherworldly dread, all captured in a striking cover by JM Ken Niimura.
In "Chapter 2: The Spark," Sophia finds herself drawn into Barbara’s world as the two girls navigate the strange rituals and quiet dread that linger in the shadows of their school and home. Written by Joe Kelly and brought to life with striking art by JM Ken Niimura, the story unfolds with a tense, intimate rhythm, capturing the fragile line between imagination and the real.
In "Chapter 4: The Ghoul," Joe Kelly's story unfolds with quiet dread as Sophia, Taylor, and her gang confront Barbara at her barricaded home, unraveling the wards she’s built to keep something at bay. JM Ken Niimura’s evocative art captures the tension as violence erupts and the fragile line between fear and protection shatters—leaving only the sound of a voice that won’t be heard.
In "Chapter 5: The Sacrifice," Barbara vanishes from school, leaving behind the sanctuary of her hidden den. As Sophia and Mrs. Molle search for her, the truth about her mother’s illness surfaces—this giant, unlike any other, cannot be defeated. When Barbara flees to the storm-lashed beach, Sophia finds her, only to face a violent attack by the unstable Taylor, before a sudden tempest unleashes a Titan from the sea. Written by Joe Kelly and illustrated by JM Ken Niimura, this chapter blends raw emotion with surreal tension, where the line between myth and reality begins to blur.
In "Chapter 6: The Titan," Barbara stands defiant against the towering force of the Titan, wielding the magic hammer she’s long claimed as her own. As the storm rages and the ocean churns, the Titan’s true purpose is revealed—not for her mother, but for Barbara herself—pulling her into the tempest while Sophia watches helplessly. Written by Joe Kelly and illustrated with striking intensity by JM Ken Niimura, this chapter deepens the mystery of Barbara’s connection to the mythic world she battles.
In "Chapter 7: The End" from *I Kill Giants*, Joe Kelly's poignant story unfolds as Barbara, thought lost in a violent storm, returns to her family’s doorstep, reuniting with her siblings, Sophia, and Mrs. Molle. With JM Ken Niimura’s evocative art capturing every quiet moment, Barbara faces the final chapters of her mother’s illness, finding strength in the love that surrounds her. As she bids farewell to the Titan that once defined her, she discovers a quiet courage in simply being home.
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↩ Reprints I Kill Giants #1 (2008), I Kill Giants #4 (2008), I Kill Giants #7 (2009), I Kill Giants #2, I Kill Giants #3, I Kill Giants #5, I Kill Giants #6
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