Locke & Key #1
In the eerie coastal town of Lovecraft, Massachusetts, the Locke family settles into the sprawling, mysterious Keyhouse after a tragic loss. As the siblings explore the house’s hidden halls, youngest brother Bode discovers a strange key—and when he uses it to open a forbidden door, something profound shifts in the world around him. Written by Joe Hill and brought to life with haunting visuals by Gabriel Rodriguez, this first chapter of *Locke & Key* blends quiet dread with the uncanny, setting the stage for a story where every key might unlock more than just a door.
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Al and Sam murder Rendell Locke. Tyler stuns Sam, and Sam ends up in Juvenile Detention. After the funeral, the Locke family moves to Lovecraft, Massachusetts -- into the family mansion, Keyhouse. While exploring the house, Bode finds a key. He uses the key to unlock a door. When he passes the threshold, his spirit leaves his body.
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