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Locke & Key | WEBTOON

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    DefinitelyNotAFae
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    I don't love the webtoons adaptations of comics. That aside I only found Locke and Key so-so and didn't read more after the first volume. Wondering other people's thoughts on it

    I don't love the webtoons adaptations of comics. That aside I only found Locke and Key so-so and didn't read more after the first volume. Wondering other people's thoughts on it

    3 votes
    1. [2]
      Fog
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      If the format bothers you, I can recommend trying a copy from your local library. I enjoyed reading a physical copy of the series quite a bit. The characters are for the most part well written,...

      If the format bothers you, I can recommend trying a copy from your local library. I enjoyed reading a physical copy of the series quite a bit. The characters are for the most part well written, the spooky scenes well drawn, and the magical keys brought me back to a fun time of childhood where I imagined special powers or abilities.

      As the series progressed, I realized the ethical implications of these power-granting keys would cause serious harm to people in the real world. A fun subversion of the typical power fantasy.

      3 votes
      1. DefinitelyNotAFae
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        To be clear I read the regular Vol 1 previously and didn't like it much, it was fine but did not interest me enough to keep reading. I didn't read the webtoon version because I'm not particularly...

        To be clear I read the regular Vol 1 previously and didn't like it much, it was fine but did not interest me enough to keep reading.

        I didn't read the webtoon version because I'm not particularly a fan of the scrolling format.

        2 votes
    2. moocow1452
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      I thought it was pretty good, but I got in as an Audible adaptation that was available as a promotion and I thought they did a pretty good job of it. It's horror that tries to start you out as a...

      I thought it was pretty good, but I got in as an Audible adaptation that was available as a promotion and I thought they did a pretty good job of it. It's horror that tries to start you out as a whimsical kids book but goes to some very disturbing places really quickly. Art was a bit off putting when I actually got to the comic, but as far as a "gotta collect all the magical artifacts" story, it scratched my itch pretty well.

      Wasn't a fan of the Netflix take, but I'm sure it has its audience.

      2 votes