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Locke & Key: Keys to the Kingdom
Locke & Key: Keys to the Kingdom #6
“Keys to the Kingdom” comes to a close—as Dodge and Tyler Locke confront one another at last. Tyler came armed with the truth; Dodge prefers sharper instruments, and shows his willingness to use them, in a story that will tear more than one life to shreds.
24 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2011
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About the author
Joe Hill
502 books29.2k followersJoe Hill's debut, Heart-Shaped Box, won the Bram Stoker Award for Best First Novel. His second, Horns, was made into a film freakfest starring Daniel Radcliffe. His other novels include NOS4A2, and his #1 New York Times Best-Seller, The Fireman... which was also the winner of a 2016 Goodreads Choice Award for Best Horror Novel.
He writes short stories too. Some of them were gathered together in his prize-winning collection, 20th Century Ghosts.
He won the Eisner Award for Best Writer for his long running comic book series, Locke & Key, co-created with illustrator and art wizard Gabriel Rodriguez.
He lives in New Hampshire with a corgi named McMurtry after a certain beloved writer of cowboy tales. His next book, Strange Weather, a collection of novellas, storms into bookstores in October of 2017.
He writes short stories too. Some of them were gathered together in his prize-winning collection, 20th Century Ghosts.
He won the Eisner Award for Best Writer for his long running comic book series, Locke & Key, co-created with illustrator and art wizard Gabriel Rodriguez.
He lives in New Hampshire with a corgi named McMurtry after a certain beloved writer of cowboy tales. His next book, Strange Weather, a collection of novellas, storms into bookstores in October of 2017.
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January 2, 2022
Oh man there is no end to this asshole.
When it all went bad for him he switches to bode's body and sets sam up to die in his own body.
He killed Rufus's mother and hurt tyler and the cop in the process.
Now how can Tyler and kinsey figure out that bode isn't himself.
I guess we can forgive kinsey's idiocy since she killed the body of dodge.
When it all went bad for him he switches to bode's body and sets sam up to die in his own body.
He killed Rufus's mother and hurt tyler and the cop in the process.
Now how can Tyler and kinsey figure out that bode isn't himself.
I guess we can forgive kinsey's idiocy since she killed the body of dodge.
May 10, 2015
Not Fair. Πού είναι το έκτο αστεράκι να το βάλω;
July 6, 2022
They promised and delivered, this arc, and these two issues changed everything. Finally, Ty and Kinsey learned the truth about Zack but unfortunately Zack the demon is again ahead of everyone and now he's in a surprised body. I don't know when are the people going to learn the truth now.
I have always loved comics, and I hope to always love them. Even though I grew up reading local Indian comics like Raj Comics, Diamond Comics, or even Manoj Comics, now's the time to catch up on the international and classic comics and Graphic novels. I am on my quest to read as many comics as I can. I love comics to bits, may the comics never leave my side. I loved reading this and love reading more, you should also read what you love and then just Keep on Reading.
I have always loved comics, and I hope to always love them. Even though I grew up reading local Indian comics like Raj Comics, Diamond Comics, or even Manoj Comics, now's the time to catch up on the international and classic comics and Graphic novels. I am on my quest to read as many comics as I can. I love comics to bits, may the comics never leave my side. I loved reading this and love reading more, you should also read what you love and then just Keep on Reading.
July 28, 2020
This volume started off really weakly and evolved into something spectacular.
October 26, 2021
What a ride. And they're still not better off that they were before.
April 13, 2025
Mind blowing finale to this volume!
Much action from the recent issues of this volume. Villains are revealed, but just as quickly concealed. I like that we can tell how the characters are maturing over the series. Even though it's been only a few months story-wise, over the course of the 24 issues we have witnessed the players mature emotionally, seen them grow physically, and blossom mentally. Masterful storytelling.
Much action from the recent issues of this volume. Villains are revealed, but just as quickly concealed. I like that we can tell how the characters are maturing over the series. Even though it's been only a few months story-wise, over the course of the 24 issues we have witnessed the players mature emotionally, seen them grow physically, and blossom mentally. Masterful storytelling.
January 22, 2021
I liked this volume a lot, but i got to say the villain, borders on the annoying part half of the time, and its because, half the time he's smart wich i like, but the other half is just the author providing him with inpenetrable plot armor, wich is quite frustrating
November 2, 2020
THIS HASN'T HAPPENED IN THE TV SHOW.
I have to say that this issue is really violent and intense but it is nice to see that Kinsey is ready to fight back to protect her family.
I have to say that this issue is really violent and intense but it is nice to see that Kinsey is ready to fight back to protect her family.
March 17, 2024
3.5 stars
I read this issue in the graphic novel volume, Locke & Key, Vol. 4: Keys to the Kingdom. See my review for it here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I read this issue in the graphic novel volume, Locke & Key, Vol. 4: Keys to the Kingdom. See my review for it here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 20, 2020
This is a review of the entire series.
The story follows the Locke siblings; the curious young Bode, his rebellious sister Kinsey and his mature brother Tyler. After their father is tragically murdered in a mysterious home invasion, they move to their ancestral home in Lovecraft (a very suitable name for the hellish place they're moving into) with their alcoholic mother. The Locke house holds many strange secrets, keys that unlock forbidden powers and ancient evils never meant to be released. It turns out that the murder of the Locke family's father may not have been a coincidence. There are higher forces at play, manipulating the living from the shadows and orchestrating the downfall of the entire world.
This was a great surprise. I've been reading manga my entire life, but I confess that I never got into American comics and graphic novels (until now that is.) This series managed to win me over and open up an entire new medium of fiction to me. I was impressed by how realistic and human the characters are, there are so many unique people that are developed with utmost respect and is an example of diversity done extremely well. It really does rival the best of Stephen King and other big horror writers of the same ilk. It's got body swapping, spirit battles, mind-bending powers, ghosts and demons, heavy metal culture, blood and guts, tears and trauma, it's a thrilling ride all the way through.
Every volume packed a handful of punches. Volume 4 was the weakest of the series but even that one had a strong finish that eventually led to an even stronger ending. Suffering and grief is portrayed with rich emotion. The character development is moving. The villain is merciless and is actively involved with the plot at all times. All the side characters play a big role in the climactic finale and they all get the satisfying resolutions they deserve. Great series.
***
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The story follows the Locke siblings; the curious young Bode, his rebellious sister Kinsey and his mature brother Tyler. After their father is tragically murdered in a mysterious home invasion, they move to their ancestral home in Lovecraft (a very suitable name for the hellish place they're moving into) with their alcoholic mother. The Locke house holds many strange secrets, keys that unlock forbidden powers and ancient evils never meant to be released. It turns out that the murder of the Locke family's father may not have been a coincidence. There are higher forces at play, manipulating the living from the shadows and orchestrating the downfall of the entire world.
This was a great surprise. I've been reading manga my entire life, but I confess that I never got into American comics and graphic novels (until now that is.) This series managed to win me over and open up an entire new medium of fiction to me. I was impressed by how realistic and human the characters are, there are so many unique people that are developed with utmost respect and is an example of diversity done extremely well. It really does rival the best of Stephen King and other big horror writers of the same ilk. It's got body swapping, spirit battles, mind-bending powers, ghosts and demons, heavy metal culture, blood and guts, tears and trauma, it's a thrilling ride all the way through.
Every volume packed a handful of punches. Volume 4 was the weakest of the series but even that one had a strong finish that eventually led to an even stronger ending. Suffering and grief is portrayed with rich emotion. The character development is moving. The villain is merciless and is actively involved with the plot at all times. All the side characters play a big role in the climactic finale and they all get the satisfying resolutions they deserve. Great series.
***
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October 22, 2014Dark, creepy, reminds me a lot of Fables (in tone, not in content per se)--I need to start reading these in volumes format, as the issues are a tease!
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