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Thinking of getting this for my highly intelligent, dyslexic, 11 year old niece. Is it appropriate? She likes horror/zombies/witches etc... Needs something where the pictures help explain the story. Also, any other suggestions gratefully received.

Ken-ichi I agree with Alex, definitely too violent. You might consider Neil Gaiman's The Graveyard Book if you haven't already. Not a comic, but similar subjec…moreI agree with Alex, definitely too violent. You might consider Neil Gaiman's The Graveyard Book if you haven't already. Not a comic, but similar subjects and themes.(less)

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Just finished Locke & Key at Netflix and I’m asking myself if this is maybe the right moment to start reading graphic novels. Does anyone has experience with them? And is it a good choice for beginners?

A Fan of Comics Its a really good series and I have a feeling the books might even be better than the show. There's a few different editions for it, so you can get a …moreIts a really good series and I have a feeling the books might even be better than the show. There's a few different editions for it, so you can get a smaller one and try it out without having to buy omibus or anything. its also finished so no waiting around for a writer on the next one! art is great and its not over the top complicated, Id say its a great series for someone who is just starting with Graphic novels. (less)

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Hey, been watching the Netflix show of Locke and Key. I like the concept and but the acting is terrible and the characters are so stupid and make ridiculous decisions. Is the comic/graphic novel better? Or if I hate the show will I hate the comic/graphic novel?

Scott I watched Locke & Key on Netflix and I just finished the first book in the comic/graphic novel series. The Netflix show follows the general story of t…moreI watched Locke & Key on Netflix and I just finished the first book in the comic/graphic novel series. The Netflix show follows the general story of the graphic novel but it by no means is a faithful rendition. I would agree with you that portions of the Netflix show had some cringe worthy bad acting. (The "echo" in the well actress in particular.) The graphic novel is darker, more bloody and violent. The Netflix show softened all that and gave the story kind of a YA (young adult) vibe. I prefer the graphic novel because of the darker, more gritty rendering of the story but having seen the Netflix show helped me to better understand what was going on in the novel. The way certain parts of the story were shown in the novel would have left me a bit confused and unclear as to what was happening especially when they were jumping back and forth in time. I'd guess that you'd like the graphic novel better if the story elements intrigue you. (less)

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Middle school librarian here. I hate to deny students books, but I am not sure if I should offer this book/series in my library. It looks great to me! The only thing that really tics off the families or district is graphic sex in novels. I would also not offer books with disturbing or really graphic violence. I didn't watch the show for this but I am wondering if the novels have either of these... any guidance?

Kodie

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Are these considered YA graphic novels, or are they more geared toward adults?

Nevaeh Depends. There are a few inappropriate scenes in this, it doesn’t show much, but it’s quite disgusting in my opinion. If you aren’t a fan of cussing o…moreDepends. There are a few inappropriate scenes in this, it doesn’t show much, but it’s quite disgusting in my opinion. If you aren’t a fan of cussing or anything inappropriate being in a graphic novel then you would probably not like this book.
(It says the f-word almost every two-three pages)
Warning—One character named Sam has a nasty mouth and does some horrible stuff.(less)

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