Nina Locke

From the very first issue of IDW's celebrated Locke & Key in 2008, Nina Locke stepped into one of Modern Age comics' most atmospheric and emotionally charged series, co-created by Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez. She shares the page with the Locke family — Kinsey, Tyler, Bode, and Rendell — placing her at the heart of a story that has captivated readers across nearly two decades. Her presence in that landmark debut issue gives her genuine key-issue credentials, as Locke & Key #1 is one of the most talked-about first issues of its era. For collectors and fans drawn to rich, character-driven horror storytelling, Nina Locke is a figure worth seeking out from the very beginning.