I've been reviewing movies on the blog for a while. I read a number of books a year and thought it'd be a good idea to use the blog as a place to review the books and comics I read.
I've already posted my review to my Goodreads account. I'll copy/paste it below:
LOCKE & KEY: WELCOME TO LOVECRAFT is a prime example of why I love comic books. Usually when I read a comic book I like to take it slow, break it up over a couple of days. I was to digest the story and the art. Once I opened this book and peered into the first pages I ate up L&K like a t-bone cooked to perfection.
Joe Hill deals a thrill ride from page 1. The story focuses on the Locke kids. They've been through a tragic time in their life and move to Keyhouse on Lovecraft Island just off of the coast of New England. To find out the rest of the story you need to find your local comic shop and buy this. You won't be disappointed. If you are I'll gladly pay your money back. I only make that offer on books I believe in, and I believe in this series. I only wish I had bought the rest of the series along with the first two volumes.
One thing that really shines about this story is the dialogue. The story is a gem, the artwork is so beautiful, and the dialogue tastes like a good cigar. Comics can be a frustrating medium because the dialogue isn't always up to par. Joe Hill didn't let me down. I will return to this comic again and again and again.
Joe Hill deals a thrill ride from page 1. The story focuses on the Locke kids. They've been through a tragic time in their life and move to Keyhouse on Lovecraft Island just off of the coast of New England. To find out the rest of the story you need to find your local comic shop and buy this. You won't be disappointed. If you are I'll gladly pay your money back. I only make that offer on books I believe in, and I believe in this series. I only wish I had bought the rest of the series along with the first two volumes.
One thing that really shines about this story is the dialogue. The story is a gem, the artwork is so beautiful, and the dialogue tastes like a good cigar. Comics can be a frustrating medium because the dialogue isn't always up to par. Joe Hill didn't let me down. I will return to this comic again and again and again.
If you've never read comics - or believe that it's literary trash - this would be a great doorway into this medium of literature. The awesome thing about comics is that it's the only form of literature that stimulates both sides of your brain. Eat that, literary snobs! Ha!
Tomorrow my wife and I are going to see X-MEN: FIRST CLASS. I'll post the review tomorrow afternoon.
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