If you enjoyed Netflix's supernatural horror series Locke & Key, you'll want to check out Amazon's offer for the original comic book series. Locke & Key: Collection of keys on sale on Amazon for just $68.51 (was $125). This beautiful collection collects all six volumes of the original edition into one 976-page hardcover book.
Released in 2021 by IDW Publishing, the Keyhouse Compendium is still frequently sold at its full $125 price, with Amazon's current deal coming within a few dollars of its lowest price ever. The deals on the Keyhouse Compendium tend to disappear quickly, so check it out while you're at it. This is currently the cheapest way to get the complete series in physical format.
$68.51 (was $125)
Written by best-selling horror writer Joe Hill and illustrated by Gabriel Rodriguez, Locke & Key debuted in February 2008 and ran for 37 issues before the story reached its conclusion in December 2013. Lauded for its superb writing and stunning full-color artwork, Locke & Key was one of the most popular horror comics of its era.
The six books listed below are collected in the Collection of Keys. We have included the price of each individual hardcover edition. Spoiler: you will spend it many more expensive as each volume costs $20-30 and volumes 4-5 are only available through third party resellers.
Lock and Key (Hardcover)
- Welcome to Lovecraft — $20.82 (
US$25) - Head games — $20.82 (
US$25) - Crown of Shadows –USD 25
- Keys to the Kingdom –USD 30
- Clockwork –USD 25
- Alpha and Omega –USD 30
The Keyhouse Compendium measures 7.38 x 1.89 x 11.06 inches, so the pages are slightly larger than the original hardcover and trade paperback editions.
Locke & Key is about three children who move into their father's house after his murder. The children quickly discover that he is hiding many terrifying (and magical) secrets.
Expand your collection of locks and keys
While The Keyhouse Compendium will give you the full basic story, you'll need a few more books to truly complete your set. None of the stories not included in the collection are required reading, but they are worth reading if you enjoy the main series. Locke and Key: The Golden Age is the newest collection of stories in the comic book universe. This 232-page hardcover collects three prequel stories about the Locke family's ancestors in the early 20th century. Amazon has a limited-time deal on The Golden Age that drops the price to $21.43 (down from $30).
Heaven and Earth The collection includes three previously uncollected stories, including the Eisner Award-winning “Discover the Moon.” Small World, deluxe editionMeanwhile, includes stories from the Golden Age prequel arc. The difference here is that the Deluxe Edition has additional pages from Hill's early sketches. There is also a separate digital-only issue called Known Keys Guide for 2 dollars.
$83.33 (was $100)
There is an alternative to the Keyhouse Compendium for those who prefer individual paperback books instead of one huge hardcover book. The Locke & Key slipcase set includes the same 37-issue series as the Keyhouse collection. The six paperback books contain 984 pages and are packaged in a special display box that looks pretty cool.
The Locke & Key case set was published by IDW in 2014 and is still in print today. It's usually cheaper than the Keyhouse Compendium as it retails for $100, but it's currently about $15 more expensive. You can purchase a set of cases for $83.33.
Check out the covers for all six volumes included in the box set below. We have included links to each paperback volume. Again, buying the box set is cheaper than buying all six volumes individually. However, if you just want to give the series a try, Volume 1: Welcome to Lovecraft is available right now for just $12.
Locke and Key (paperback)
- Welcome to Lovecraft — $12 (
20 dollars) - Head games — $14.56 (
20 dollars) - Crown of Shadows — $18 (
20 dollars) - Keys to the Kingdom — $17.27 (
20 dollars) - Clockwork — $18.59 (
20 dollars) - Alpha and Omega –USD 25
Lock & Key Master Editions
Prior to the release of the Keyhouse Compendium in 2021, the hardcover collection was a Master Edition series. Each of the three major editions includes two Locke & Key volumes. These editions are very good, but the problem is that they seem to be no longer available, and the second volume has long been sold out. Therefore, the only way to complete the Master Edition set is to spend way The suggested retail price for volume 2 is higher than the suggested retail price. We're only mentioning these editions here because you can still get Volume 1 and Volume 3, and Volume 1 is over 50% off on Amazon.
Another fun way to experience Locke & Key is to listen Audible Exclusive Audiobook. Voiced by a full cast including Haley Joel Osment, Tatiana Maslany, Kate Mulgrew, Joe Hill, Gabriel Rodriguez and Stephen King – Joe Hill's father – the audio adaptation of Locke & Key is simply stunning. However, if you plan to read the comics, we recommend doing so before listening to the approximately 13-hour adaptation.
More comics and collections from Joe Hill
Locke and Key is Hill's most famous comic book series, but Hill has written a wide range of comics and graphic novels over the past two decades. It's best to start with Hill House Comics Box Setwhich includes six paperback books for $57 (was $100). Some of the comics collected in the box set are also available individually, while others are only available in the box set (physical format).
The Cape, a three-part collection based on the Joe Hill short story of the same name, will be released in paperback on December 9th. You can pre-order Cape Omnibus for $28 on Amazon. Some of the comics and graphic novels listed below are adapted from Hill's stories written by other writers, while others are original works by Hill. Mystery graphic novel by Joe Hill Dying is easy will be released in paperback November 4th. The story is about a former police officer turned stand-up comedian.
Joe Hill Novels and Stories
Locke and Key was a huge success, but Joe Hill is probably better known for his prose. Like his father Stephen King, Joe Hill writes horror novels and short stories. His debut novel Heart shaped box released a year before Locke & Key went on sale. Hill's fifth novel King of Sorrowswill be released on October 21st. King Sorrow is a horror novel with elements of fantasy and the supernatural. Like many of his father's novels, Joe Hill's last few books were huge successes. King Sorrow is 896 pages hardcover and is available to pre-order for $26.60 (was $40).
Joe Hill novels
Collections of stories by Joe Hill
Hill is also the author of three acclaimed collections of short stories and novellas. Ghosts of the 20th CenturyHill's first book, which recently celebrated its 20th anniversary with a special paperback edition with stains on the edges and eye-catching illustrations. 20th Century Haunting includes over a dozen great stories, but its claim to fame is The Black Telephone, a supernatural horror story about a very creepy serial killer known as the Grabber. The story was adapted into feature film 2021 produced by Blumhouse Productions. Telephone Black 2 hits theaters on October 17th. Pre-orders are now being accepted for several 4K Blu-ray titlesincluding Walmart Exclusive Steelbook. Walmart has opened pre-orders for the exclusive 4K Blu-ray Steelbook Edition.
