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Locke & Key: Clockworks
Locke & Key Clockworks #6
As a storm thunders up the coast to Lovecraft, Massachusetts, the Keepers of the Keys face Dodge a final time, under three hundred feet of stone, in the darkness before the Black Door. Here, water will mix with blood and The Drowning Cave will become a colossal grave, in the final issue of the CLOCKWORKS storyline.
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First published January 1, 2014
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Joe Hill
495 books28.6k 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 4, 2022
The original luke died after the cave collapsed on him.
But he made a backup plan he made an echo of himself so he can return later if his plan failed.
Two more volumes to the end i think.
It seems two of the friends died that day mark and the blonde girl.
Can't wait to see how this ends its gonna be epic.
But he made a backup plan he made an echo of himself so he can return later if his plan failed.
Two more volumes to the end i think.
It seems two of the friends died that day mark and the blonde girl.
Can't wait to see how this ends its gonna be epic.
October 27, 2021
That looks like an ace in the hole.
July 6, 2022
Awww the feels, this entire arc was about the history of the keys and what the hell happened to Luke. This tells us how things can be ruined by one stupid idea, one stupid mistake, and one stupid misstep. This is getting towards the endgame and it's just wonderful.
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.
April 15, 2025
The Keepers of the Keys
The past is explored in this Clockworks volume. The first key made from whispering iron during the Revolutionary War. Also the senior year of Rendell and friends. The covers for these issues follow a Rohrshach pattern of mirroring each other - clever.
The past is explored in this Clockworks volume. The first key made from whispering iron during the Revolutionary War. Also the senior year of Rendell and friends. The covers for these issues follow a Rohrshach pattern of mirroring each other - clever.
September 18, 2012
Another excellent entry. Sad to learn it is the next to last in the series. This one explained much of how the keys came to be, and was set mostly in the past - both at the very beginning, before Key House/Lovecraft came to be, and then 30 years ago, when the Locke kids' dad was in high school. Some very disturbing imagery, but what else could I expect from this twisted duo? I look forward to the final compilation with regretful anticipation.
February 28, 2015
A gory, sappy, entertaining conclusion to the Locke and Key series which should keep you turning pages in one quick finale. It could be better, but overall it satisfies and leaves little business unfinished.
True Rating: 3.7 Stars
True Rating: 3.7 Stars
October 9, 2014
Oh my god.
August 14, 2021
Everything has begun to collapse
March 17, 2024
I read this issue in the graphic novel volume, Locke & Key, Vol. 5: Clockworks. 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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January 23, 2016
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September 12, 2012
Wow, el anzuelo !
May 10, 2015
Σπάνια βλέπεις να κλείνουν τόσες πολλές ανοιχτές υπόνοιες σε ένα τεύχος και μόνο.
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