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Locke & Key, Vol. 1: Welcome to Lovecraft
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Feb 02, 2015
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I’m giving this 4 Stars because it’s the first in the series and I need some rating wiggle room Fuck that, this gets all the stars.
Locke & Key is proof that there is indeed a graphic novel out there for everyone. Being from a small town without a lot of a lot of exposure to the world of comic books and being a *gasp* GIRL on top of that . . .
I never bothered with the genre until I birthed a tiny little nerd and then I started dabbling in illustrated stories in order to prove that “I’m not a regular mom, I’m a cool mom.�
It’s been a little hit or miss when it comes to my enjoyment of comics (same with novels - shocker), but I found a winner this time. Added bonus that FIVE different library locations somehow pulled their individual volumes simultaneously and they were all waiting on the hold shelf last night. The Gods smile upon me!!!!!
What begins as a tragic story of a family who moves across the country to an old familyhome mansion after a violent act tears apart their lives, quickly morphs into something a little more sinister . . .
I can’t say enough about how much I enjoyed this first volume. It’s gory, it’s dark, it has an angsty MC who has an actual reason to be an angsty teen . . .
It has Bode. Oh how I adore little Bode . . .
It has some creepy bitch who lives in a well . . .
And the artwork? Goodgodamighty, just look at this artwork!!!
What more can you ask for? Oh yeah, that’s right. This is a graphic novel so you can ask for MOREMOREMOREMORE volumes. I can’t wait to unlock some more of the story : )
Locke & Key is proof that there is indeed a graphic novel out there for everyone. Being from a small town without a lot of a lot of exposure to the world of comic books and being a *gasp* GIRL on top of that . . .
I never bothered with the genre until I birthed a tiny little nerd and then I started dabbling in illustrated stories in order to prove that “I’m not a regular mom, I’m a cool mom.�
It’s been a little hit or miss when it comes to my enjoyment of comics (same with novels - shocker), but I found a winner this time. Added bonus that FIVE different library locations somehow pulled their individual volumes simultaneously and they were all waiting on the hold shelf last night. The Gods smile upon me!!!!!
What begins as a tragic story of a family who moves across the country to an old family
I can’t say enough about how much I enjoyed this first volume. It’s gory, it’s dark, it has an angsty MC who has an actual reason to be an angsty teen . . .
It has Bode. Oh how I adore little Bode . . .
It has some creepy bitch who lives in a well . . .
And the artwork? Goodgodamighty, just look at this artwork!!!
What more can you ask for? Oh yeah, that’s right. This is a graphic novel so you can ask for MOREMOREMOREMORE volumes. I can’t wait to unlock some more of the story : )
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Reading Progress
February 2, 2015
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February 2, 2015
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"Holy dog/cat whisperer, Batman. I must have sounded super serious when I told them to sit still and shut up.
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February 3, 2015
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February 3, 2015
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Feb 03, 2015 08:26AM
I love Joe Hills stuff. I've got all his books and I've got the "Wraith" graphic novel. I've also got the first Locke & Key, but it's all wrapped and stuff and I can't bring myself to open it! lol
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Andrew wrote: "it's all wrapped and stuff and I can't bring myself to open it! lol "I totally do that too. I told my husband I want to buy all of these in hardback AND THEN NEVER READ THEM!
Great review!!!!I myself have been tinkering with the idea of graphic novels, because it's a genre I know nothing about, and feel like I'm missing out. Added this to my TBR
P.S. Fuck you very much on The Ring gif. I'm now hiding under my work desk ;-)
Sorry Alissa : (If you decide to give graphic novels a go, I suggest asking others for suggestions in order to get some titles. That's how I figure out what to try. I have plenty of superhero stuff at home (courtesy of the tiny nerd), but the "adult" storylines that I enjoy more aren't titles he's old enough to read yet so I am totally clueless unless it's written by an author I already love (like Joe Hill or Neil Gaiman).
The dark tower and the stand graphics are meant to be pretty good as well :-)
I bought the first volumes The Sandman, Vol. 1: Preludes and Nocturnes and Preacher, Volume 1: Gone to Texas so in theory they'll be the next graphic novels for me, but I'll keep my eye out for the King stories too. Thanks : )
haha I'm teasing! (although the Ring did scare the crap out of me)I love Joe Hill so I will definitely be checking this out. I also feel like I need to be checking out The Walking Dead, since I've heard it's so different from the show.
haha. Tiny nerd. love it
I'll have to start rec'ing you on the depraved stuff that I come across, so Shelby will have some company.Welcome graphic novel reader! Anne has the nudie pens on back order. She'll send one out when they come in.
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(last edited Feb 04, 2015 06:07AM)
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YES¡¡¡¡ To both the recs and the pens. I ordered myself something special too. Cross your fingers it comes today and I'll post a picture just for you ; )
How dark is it?The artwork looks amazing
Hahahahaha! I need the witch that that makes everyone go away - not one that brings Real Housewife reality tv levels of drama with exes upon exes back around ; )
