Locke & Key. Vol. 4, Keys to the kingdom

I'm losing interest which is bizarre because a lot of stuff went down. Someone's lip was bit off for Jimminy's sake. Thanks a lot. I can't unsee that.

Egad, this series is good. Gabriel Rodriguez is hands down my favorite illustrator anywhere anywhen. His perspectives are weird and fascinating and always appropriate and informative. Little things that advance the story or hint at things to come are always popping up barely noticeable in the background. Panel shapes and sizes are used to full effect. Homages to other writers and artists are entertaining. Amazing.

Joe Hill's story is magical. A mansion full of magic keys and secrets and strange delights. A family devastated by tragedy, valiantly pulling together. And somehow Hill conveys a sense of reassuring life-goes-on normalcy amidst all the wonder and horror. I wish I could give Locke and Key a sixth star somehow.