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Reddit mentions of Locke & Key Slipcase Set
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Specs:
| Height | 10.75 Inches |
| Length | 6.81 Inches |
| Number of items | 6 |
| Release date | November 2014 |
| Weight | 6.64914182192 Pounds |
| Width | 2.34 Inches |
Introduction to Comics
How to Get Into Comic Books (13:40) | Patrick Willems
Consider your intent/commitment. Think about your favorite shows, movies, books, etc. Reading primarily for enjoyment or encyclopedic knowledge? Collecting? Have the time/resources to read 50 or 500 comics per character?
Don’t try to read everything at once. There’s too much. Forget about catching up, continuity, universes, etc. for now. Older comics can be an acquired taste for modern audiences, so they aren’t necessarily ideal starting points. Writers change often, characters get re-worked, and origins are re-told. Remember, there are many great characters, creators, publishers, etc. to explore.
Pick an interesting character/team and seek their most popular/acclaimed stories. Focus on self-contained, complete stories in one corner of the universe. There will be unexplained references/characters, just persevere or Wiki. Don’t let the tangled web of shared-universe comics overwhelm you. Think of it like solving a jigsaw puzzle one small piece at a time until you finally see the big picture.
Discover your preferences and let them guide you. Don’t get stuck preparing/over-analyzing, just start reading. Do you like/dislike old/new comics? Specific writers/genres? Cartoony/realistic art? Familiar/weird concepts? References/self-contained? All-ages/mature content? Follow these instincts. Didn’t understand a reference? Maybe read that next.
Acquire/Buy comics:
Marvel
DC
You can skip to the 2016 re-launch with DC Universe: Rebirth and then any Rebirth series #1.
Other
Locke & Key is a great horror comic written by Joe Hill, the son of Stephen King. It is a great story with a gay minor character who plays an important role in some of the later books. There's also a widowed mother character who struggles with alcoholism but eventually gets her shit together for the sake of her family. The complete series is available as a box-set for $60ish on amazon, which might be more than you want to spend but it's the kind of story where once you start you're going to want to read through to the end. I wouldn't recommend it because of the gay factor specifically, but I think it'd be a great read for anybody who can handle a bit of fictional murder. L&K on Amazon
I'm in the middle of reading Bone and loving it... I could see it appealing to just about anyone. I think the cute/funny factor gives Bone a broader appeal than other popular fantasy titles like Saga, which I see recommended all the time. TIME magazine said: "BONE combines the humor and look of early Disney movies with the scope of the Lord of the Rings cycle." Bone on Amazon
I've heard good things about but haven't personally read:
You might also look around /r/graphicnovels for inspiration.
You could pick up the Locke & Key Slipcase Set, that includes all 6 volumes. The only thing you'll be missing are the one shots that have come out so far.
There is a slipcase box set which contains all six paperbacks which can be found on Instocktrades or on Barnes and Noble. It will also be released by Amazon as well on November 25th, if you wanna buy it there. As for an omnibus, I have heard no plans so far.
Introduction to Comics
How to Get Into Comic Books (13:40) | Patrick Willems
Consider your intent/commitment. Think about your favorite shows, movies, books, etc. Reading primarily for enjoyment or encyclopedic knowledge? Collecting? Have the time/resources to read 50 or 500 comics per character?
Don’t try to read everything at once. There’s too much. Forget about catching up, continuity, universes, etc. for now. Older comics can be an acquired taste for modern audiences, so they aren’t necessarily ideal starting points. Writers change often, characters get re-worked, and origins are re-told. Remember, there are many great characters, creators, publishers, etc. to explore.
Pick an interesting character/team and seek their most popular/acclaimed stories. Focus on self-contained, complete stories in one corner of the universe. There will be unexplained references/characters, just persevere or Wiki. Don’t let the tangled web of shared-universe comics overwhelm you. Think of it like solving a jigsaw puzzle one small piece at a time until you finally see the big picture.
Discover your preferences and let them guide you. Don’t get stuck preparing/over-analyzing, just start reading. Do you like/dislike old/new comics? Specific writers/genres? Cartoony/realistic art? Familiar/weird concepts? References/self-contained? All-ages/mature content? Follow these instincts. Didn’t understand a reference? Maybe read that next.
Acquire/Buy comics:
Marvel
DC
You can skip to the 2016 re-launch with DC Universe: Rebirth and then any Rebirth series #1.
Other
My favorite comic series ever is Locke and Key by Joe Hill. It just ended a couple years ago, so you can buy the whole series now in this slipcover set
Preacher by Garth Ennis is probably my second favorite series. I also highly recommend checking out Fatale by Ed Brubaker. If you want recommendations about currently ongoing series, just let me know.
Not to take away from your shop, but this is a pretty good deal:
https://www.amazon.com/Locke-Key-Slipcase-Set-Hill/dp/1631401394/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3GFF57PDOHO34&keywords=locke+and+key&qid=1550073462&s=books&sprefix=locke+and+%2Cstripbooks%2C199&sr=1-3
They are available in hardcover (with a slipcase), but may be moving OOP. There's just been a release of the same books in softcover. Either hunting for the hardcovers or getting it all in one go with the softcovers is worth it. I do not know about the large deluxe versions coming down the pipeline, they seem like they'll be significantly expensive but with a lot of bonus material.