100% NZ-owned | 80,000+ Books In NZ 📚

Order Today and You Could Win a Year of Free Books! 📚✨

Locke & Key, Vol. 2: Head Games

Series: Locke & Key
4.31 goodreads logo

Ratings/reviews counts are updated frequently.

Check link for latest rating.
( 46,690 ratings, 2,884 reviews)
Book Hero Magic crafted this summary to help describe this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Summary
Locke & Key, Vol. 2: Head Games by Joe Hill continues the Locke siblings' journey as they delve deeper into the mysteries of Keyhouse and its magical keys. They face new threats and puzzles as they discover a key with the extraordinary ability to unlock the mind. Tensions rise as secrets from the past resurface, testing their courage and perseverance in unexpected ways.
Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
$5500
OVERNIGHT NZ-WIDE DELIVERY

Found a better price? Request a price match

Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you are fascinated by supernatural mysteries and imaginative storytelling. This graphic novel continues the thrilling journey of the Locke family as they encounter new keys with strange powers, deepening the series' blend of horror and fantasy. Its rich artwork and compelling narrative make it a captivating read for fans of the genre.

Book Hero thinking about your next read

Locke & Key, Vol. 2: Head Games

Following a shocking death that dredges up memories of their father's murder, Kinsey and Tyler Locke are thrown into choppy emotional waters, and turn to their new friend, Zack Wells, for support, little suspecting Zack's dark secret.

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

Now a Netflix Original Series! New York Times-bestselling writer Joe Hill and artist Gabriel Rodriguez, the creators behind the acclaimed Locke & Key - Welcome to Lovecraft, return with the next chapter in the ongoing tale, Head Games.

The three Locke children—survivors of a horrific home invasion that claimed their father—have just begun to rebuild their lives when little Bode discovers a key with incredible power. What if overcoming your fears, mastering any skill, learning any art was as simple as turning a key? It could cost you your life—especially if Dodge, the malevolent creature who is the Locke family's sworn enemy, gets his hands on it.

Head Games features an introduction by Warren Ellis (Transmetropolitan).

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The book is highly praised for its seamless blend of storytelling and artwork, picking up effectively from where the previous series left off. Joe Hill is credited with keeping the franchise fresh, even surpassing the original stories in some ways, while Gabriel Rodriguez's artwork continues to impress as a standout in the horror genre. Each issue is noted for adding depth to an already engaging and complex story, making it a standout work in its field.

Book Hero reading reviews

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781600107610

Publisher: Idea & Design Works

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 October 2010

Country: United States

Imprint: Idea & Design Works

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Gabriel Rodriguez
  • Introduction by Warren Ellis

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 170.0mm

Height: 260.0mm

Weight: 397g

Pages: 160

About the Author

Joe Hillis the #1New York Timesbestselling author ofFull Throttle, The Fireman, Heart-Shaped Box, andNOS4A2, recently made into a TV series from AMC.His horror novella In the Tall Grass, co-written with Stephen King, was made into a feature film from Netflix. His book of short stories,20th Century Ghosts, won the Bram Stoker Award and British Fantasy Award for Best Collection. He earned the Eisner Award for Best Writer for his long-running comic book series,Locke & Key,featuring the eye-popping art of Gabriel Rodriguez. Born in Santiago, Chile,Gabriel Rodriguezbegan working as an illustrator in the late 90s and in 2002 started drawing books for IDW Publishing, includingCSI,George Romero's Land of the Dead, andBeowulf, amongst others. In 2007, he co-created the award-winning seriesLocke & Key with Joe Hill. He continued developing other creator-owned projects- the Eisner-winningLittle Nemo- Return to Slumberland, with Eric Shanower; Sword of Ages; and the gritty sci-fi adventureOnyx, with Chris Ryall. In 2019, he partnered with Hill once again for two newLocke & Keystories, "Dog Days" and "Nailed It."

Also by Joe Hill

View all

More from Graphic Novels

View all

Why buy from us?

Book Hero is not a chain store or big box retailer. We're an independent 100% NZ-owned business on a mission to help more Kiwis rediscover a love of books and reading!

Service & Delivery

Service & Delivery

Our warehouse in Auckland holds over 80,000 books and puzzles in-stock so you're not waiting for your order to arrive from overseas.

Auckland Bookstore

Auckland Bookstore

We're primarily an online store, but for your convenience you can pick up your order for free from our bookstore, which is right next door to our warehouse in Hobsonville.

Our Gifting Service

Our Gifting Service

Books make wonderful thoughtful gifts and we're here to help with gift-wrapping and cards. We can even send your gift directly to your loved one.