Welcome to Lovecraft: Unlock the Mysteries of Locke & Key, Vol. 1

Kayla Washington: The artwork was amazing and the story unique and gripping. I watched the show not knowing it was based on this. Never fear both are unique experiences.

United States on Feb 03, 2024

The Cimmerian: I started this series because of all the fuzz around it.
It seems to have many of the elements that I like in fiction. Let's see if this can deliver.

The art style is a little chunky and cartoonish for the kind of story that it seems to be. Reminds me t danger girl and other 90's comics; but al in all, it's not that bad.
The pacing feels fast and the dialogues are simple and effective.

United States on Dec 20, 2023

Alexis Woschkolup: We started watching the series on Netflix. We've only seen like 2 episodes but so far it was great so I wanted to read the series as well. And let me tell you these 2 are so different and so similar. Im not a fan of the art still and am not too far in the books yet, but so far I love the inner turmoil the children express more in the comics then they do in the Netflix series. The mother isn't as mentally broken as she is in the comic but I feel like that's more realistic than the tv series. But overall a good read. Ready to watch more and read the next volume.

United States on Jul 30, 2023

nerdzster: What can i say? L&K is one of my favourite comic books, and definitely one of the best horror/fantasy works out there.
The story is engrossing, characters are fun, very creative magic system, and the horror aspect is great as well. Just go ahead and read this masterpiece, there's no way you're going to be disappointed.

P.S. if you are coming here after watching the netflix series, know this - the comics are a lot LOT better than the tv series. So if you liked the series, you're simply going to fall in love with the series

India on Apr 09, 2021

Molly: Locke and Key: Welcome to Lovecraft was an amazing graphic novel full of emotion and a horrific intensity. The characters were extremely fleshed out and the artwork was so impactful. Even the villain of this volume, Sam, was a character I could sympathise with.

If you like bloody horror that preys on your deepest fears, this is for you.

Australia on Jul 21, 2020

Eduardo Fernandes: It really hooks you up. Some details of the art and the intriguing story are impeccable! I haven’t watched the TV serie but the book is a must, I’m definitely going to read the other two.

Brazil on Apr 14, 2020

AlejandroAlejandro: Muy rápida la entrega, lo que no me gusto es que no venia con envuelto en el típico plástico de un libro nuevo, lo que podría hacer pensar que recibí un tomo de exhibición, no obstante las hojas no presentaban desgaste o maltrato

El primer volumen de 6, en este se nos presenta el primer arco de la historia, con un buen arte visual, narrativa y suspense, este comic es recomendable si quieres leer algo diferente, definitivamente comprare los demas, el libro no es extenso, en un rato lo terminas y quedaras con deseos de saber que pasa después,ademas de que el formato pasta dura le da un toque muy elegante para tener en tu librero/repisa

Mexico on Apr 28, 2017

Sassy: Déjà, la version ebook est géniale, aucun glitch ni problème, les photos sont en bonne qualité! Et puis la petite promo qu'ils ont fait était parfaite, ça m'a permis de découvrir ce premier volume à tout petit prix. Je recommande!

France on Feb 22, 2017

David Swan: My first reaction to "Locke and Key: Welcome to Lovecraft" was a feeling that I'd been duped. I am a big H.P. Lovecraft fan and was aware that the series was getting critical acclaim including a 2011 Eisner Award for best writer. Interestingly writer Joe Hill is mostly a novelist and short story writer not a comic writer. Anyway, "Lovecraft" is a reference to the fictional town in which the story takes place not the famous author. I think that it would be a rare person who would see the name Lovecraft in the title and not assume that the story was going to take place in the mythos of Lovecraft. After this bait and switch Hill would need to work extra hard to win me back over.

The story revolves around the Locke family as they deal with their grief following the violent murder of their father by a pair of mentally disturbed youths; at least one of which was being directed by a voice in his head. If not for the heroic acts of the eldest boy, Tyler Locke, the entire family would have likely shared their father's grisly fate. Tyler managed to kill one of his dad's murderers and nearly bludgeoned the second to death with a brick. Following the tragedy the...

United States on Oct 31, 2011

Rorke: I will review all three volumes as a group here, as I would guess most people who may consider this series would go to Volume One first. I will avoid Spoilers.

The hardcovers and beautiful, with glossy graphics on a matt background. Volume 3 had a ribbon. (some people say their 1 and 2 did as well). Upon opening the first volume, I paused to examine the beautiful illustrations inside the covers and on the pages leading into the story. The author dedicates the book to his mother. I had never heard of Joe Hill before, but I did know of only one person named Tabitha King, so guessed who he was, 'Hill' or no 'Hill'. No matter, I can understand why he started out with a nom de plume.

BTW, some character names interest me in this book. The coach (vol 2) is Elsie Whedon. One of Rendell's old schoolmates (vol 2) was Lucas Caravaggio, and the admissions director (vol 3) is Calliope Ridgeway. Some of these may have meaning to the story, maybe some just to the author. For instance, I could see how Calliope could be seen as a muse to her drama teacher husband.

Hill excells in many areas. His characters are real, well rounded, and sympathetic. The...

United States on Jun 20, 2011