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A review by jk0323
Locke & Key Slipcase Set by Joe Hill
5.0
Vol1
Nonstop tension start to finish. Despite a gruesome story line and an odious antagonist, I couldn't put it down. Great balance of mystery and reveal, with an expert use of flashback for gradual character and plot exposition. Lots of cliffhangers throughout and at the end of the volume to keep you coming back for more.
If you are into the horror genre and aren't squeamish with blood or feckless killing of innocents, this is a good read. If you ARE squeamish with the feckless killing of innocents, this is a great read, and you, if you're anything like me, are going to want to KEEP reading. Without spoilers, I feel extremely driven to finish the series to see who gets their comeuppance and how.
Vol2
Not as good as volume one, this seemed like a transitional episode paving the way for big things to come. Many of the characters are endlessly frustrating. Fantastic artwork, particularly the two page spread anytime you get a look in someone's mind. On to part 3!
Vol 3
Continued excellence. The story is gripping and the artwork is particularly excellent. Touch of plot inconsistency in the beginning which was a little annoying, and a couple of cliche tropes throughout, but in general a fresh idea with its own internal consistency and unique ideas. Enjoying the gradual filling in of character details, and excited to see the role this new guy who looks like spider jerusalem from transmetropolitan is going to play.
Vol 4
Great volume, fast paced, excellent plotting. Art remains incredible, dialogue is realistic. Enjoy the juxtaposition of teenage angst and ongoing battles for their lives. A TOUCH put off by the deus ex machina with Rufus and Lesser, but I'll allow it. Definitely like the continuing development of the mythology of this universe.
Vol 5
Another good one. Lots of helpful backstory that we've been waiting for,some important reveals and a lot of missing links that fit the whole story in a single beautifully plotted time line going into the finale.
Vol 6
Good conclusion, tidy, well plotted. Overall a really engaging story with beautiful art and memorable characters. But still I have some questions...
Spoilers below:
1)So who is in the well, and why did they have the power to show up to lesser in the painting at the dad's guidance counselor office. Is it just the discarded thought of Lucas that was supposed to be in a bottle, or is it the echo of lucas/demon? If his memory is there after death, then does that mean lots of others are too? Why didn't any other echoes protect bode from going in? And why does the demons soul disappear if brought back to it? Almost everything about the well house still confuses me.
2)what key used the mechanical owl, and then when/where was the moon key?
3.So at the end bode becomes a bird, then animal keys to be human again? I guess that one makes sense.
4.why can mom sometimes see ghosts but not always.
5.why not bring the students to the mending key
6.whatever happened to the jester key?
Nonstop tension start to finish. Despite a gruesome story line and an odious antagonist, I couldn't put it down. Great balance of mystery and reveal, with an expert use of flashback for gradual character and plot exposition. Lots of cliffhangers throughout and at the end of the volume to keep you coming back for more.
If you are into the horror genre and aren't squeamish with blood or feckless killing of innocents, this is a good read. If you ARE squeamish with the feckless killing of innocents, this is a great read, and you, if you're anything like me, are going to want to KEEP reading. Without spoilers, I feel extremely driven to finish the series to see who gets their comeuppance and how.
Vol2
Not as good as volume one, this seemed like a transitional episode paving the way for big things to come. Many of the characters are endlessly frustrating. Fantastic artwork, particularly the two page spread anytime you get a look in someone's mind. On to part 3!
Vol 3
Continued excellence. The story is gripping and the artwork is particularly excellent. Touch of plot inconsistency in the beginning which was a little annoying, and a couple of cliche tropes throughout, but in general a fresh idea with its own internal consistency and unique ideas. Enjoying the gradual filling in of character details, and excited to see the role this new guy who looks like spider jerusalem from transmetropolitan is going to play.
Vol 4
Great volume, fast paced, excellent plotting. Art remains incredible, dialogue is realistic. Enjoy the juxtaposition of teenage angst and ongoing battles for their lives. A TOUCH put off by the deus ex machina with Rufus and Lesser, but I'll allow it. Definitely like the continuing development of the mythology of this universe.
Vol 5
Another good one. Lots of helpful backstory that we've been waiting for,some important reveals and a lot of missing links that fit the whole story in a single beautifully plotted time line going into the finale.
Vol 6
Good conclusion, tidy, well plotted. Overall a really engaging story with beautiful art and memorable characters. But still I have some questions...
Spoilers below:
1)So who is in the well, and why did they have the power to show up to lesser in the painting at the dad's guidance counselor office. Is it just the discarded thought of Lucas that was supposed to be in a bottle, or is it the echo of lucas/demon? If his memory is there after death, then does that mean lots of others are too? Why didn't any other echoes protect bode from going in? And why does the demons soul disappear if brought back to it? Almost everything about the well house still confuses me.
2)what key used the mechanical owl, and then when/where was the moon key?
3.So at the end bode becomes a bird, then animal keys to be human again? I guess that one makes sense.
4.why can mom sometimes see ghosts but not always.
5.why not bring the students to the mending key
6.whatever happened to the jester key?