We enter the mythology of Locke & Key with a third luxury volume published by Panini Comics in which we find, among other things, the glorious crossing with Sandman

Locke & Key It is one of the best stories that we can find in the ninth art and we have the great fate that the success of the series has not led to a prostitution of the brand. Joe Hill, Gabriel Rodríguez y Photo by Jay They assured that the stories published after the conclusion of the series were their responsibility, resulting in a compendium of episodes that now Panini Comics It is collected in an integral volume (previously already published almost identical under the title of Locke & Key: The Golden Age) which completes (and adds value) to the first two volumes previously modified.

Locke family stories

Open the volume with a simple and evocative story entitled Small world set at the beginning of the 20th century and with Locke’s children. Although his terror is quite happy, the plot manages to capture the reader thanks to the power of the keys and the atmosphere of the house. Rodríguez shines with an enveloping art in just 26 pages, although the story does not reach the emotional complexity of the main nucleus. This small adventure acts as a warm welcome, almost a prologue, with the tone that will travel the volume, a balance between mystery, art and magic.

So we find Open the moonProbably one of the most emotional moments of the entire universe of Locke & Key. This story takes place in 1912 and revolves around Ian LockeA seriously ill child. His father, Chamberlain LockeIt builds a lunar key to bring it to the globe inside the moon, all as an act of love and reconciliation before the imminent death of the child. It is a piece full of tenderness and nostalgia which, despite its brevity, affects very strong in the heart, especially for those readers with children. Hill demonstrates here not only his dominion of terror, but also of the more tear pure emotion. Rodríguez’s drawing and Jay’s photos convert that magical journey into a visually dazzling metaphor.

And we continue with The face of musicWhere we are presented with a key associated with a music box that forces that listens to obey the lyrics of the song that sounds. Although short, this story brings a disturbing turning point on power and loss of control. So with In pale battalions March We are the first salient moment of the volume. In this plot the arch located in the First World War we enter the life of Jonathan Lockewhich will use the magic keys to survive the horror of Ypres and other battlefields. History enriches the mythology of the protagonist family, showing how the power of the keys faces the darkest side of humanity. Its emotional and visual connection with previous stories flows naturally, leaving some clues about what we will find later in the volume …

Sandman enters

It might seem an economic way to take advantage of franchises, but what Hill and Rodríguez do with Journey to hell It is above all to demonstrate that there are no bad ideas for a comic, only bad authors. This crossover With the universe of Sandman created by Neil Gaiman (which appears in the final qualifications as a research assistant) presents us to characters already known about this mythology as Gordon, Morpheus, Death, Cain, The Corinthian or Lucifer In a combination between the world of keys, the kingdom of Dream And Devil is surprisingly coherent.

This story can be seen as a truly beautiful gift that lovers of these two universes will appreciate above all. It is up to the rest of the stories present in this volume and exceeds most of the spin off Made in the universe of Sandman. And beyond the excellent work of the screenwriter when they combine these worlds, the incredible work in the graphic section of Rodríguez and the photos must be highlighted. The artists recreate with the imaginative scenes that Hill makes available to show off and do it well.

AND Volume Posted by Panini Comics On the rigid cover with Dutch bond contains 232 color pages with a size of 18 x 27.5 cm. and includes the translation of the American comic book edition Small world, open the moon, face music, pale battalions go y The Sandman Universe/Locke & Key: Hell & GoneIn addition to all covers of the numbers included and a section of alternative covers. The recommended sale price is € 35 and was offered for sale in May 2025.

Locke & Key Integral Edition 3

Back to the home of the keys! The full edition of Locke & Key reaches its third volume with the self -aware stories that take place in the world of Locke & Key, in a collection of stories that includes the epic crossing with the DC Comics Sandman universe. During 200 years, the Locke family saw a residence of New England in which reality has unbalanced and shadows walk alone.

Authors: Gabriel Rodríguez, Jay Photos and Joe Hill