Locke & Key: Clockworks

Feels like the drawings are even more lush than in previous volumes, with many full-page images and some facing pages that have three panels that stretch across both pages. And even more so in this volume, as well, readers are convinced that this story arc was well-planned, in exacting detail, from the beginning. It really makes me want to re-read all the other volumes just to see how carefully individual pieces were placed. (And I'm thrilled, too, to see that the designers included the ribbon once more: I know it's incidental, but it emphasizes the ever-lasting storybook nature of the works.) ( )

In "Clockworks," we finally learn how the keys came to be, and what happened in Lovecraft back in 1988, with Rendell Locke and his friends. I had the sense of impending doom throughout. Things are definitely drawing to a conclusion, and something tells me it will be heart-breaking.

My only nit-pick was that some elements of the story felt Stephen King-ish, and while I enjoy King's horror stories, I wanted this one to be Joe Hill only (of that makes sense)

"Locke & Key" is an awesome graphic novel series.

I have ordered my hard copy from Amazon, and they will take pride of place next to the "Sandman" on my shelves. ( )

Flashbacks full of rich twisty backstory yay! This series really is excellent. ( )

I think this story has finally hit full-on horror status. Lovecraftian possession. *shudder* ( )

What a cliffhanger! Can't wait for Vol 6. ( )