Locke & Key: Welcome to Lovecraft #1: Hundred Penny Press #[nn]
In "Welcome to Lovecraft," the Locke family arrives in the eerie town of Lovecraft, Massachusetts, settling into the ancestral Keyhouse after a tragic loss. As they begin to explore the mansion, young Bode stumbles upon a mysterious key that unlocks more than just a door—when he crosses the threshold, his spirit is drawn into an unknown realm. Written by Joe Hill and illustrated with haunting detail by Gabriel Rodriguez, this first issue sets a chilling tone with its blend of family grief and supernatural mystery, all rendered in striking art and moody colors by Jay Fotos and lettered by Robbie Robbins. The cover, also by Gabriel Rodriguez, captures the unsettling atmosphere of the house and its secrets.
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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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