Joe Hill, Author

[jsmcmullen92]

Ok so my head hurts from searching the internet for this. I want a nice set of Joe Hill Locke and Key set. I know SP did the first 3, IDW did number 2 and random people did the rest. Is there a set that spans all the books or do you have to piece them together and which is the best ones for each book?

SP made a lettered and limited edition of the first three. The first two they also made a nice hardback that wasn't signed. They discontinued at the third book with no plans to finish.

IDW made a leatherbound of the first three volumes. They told me in the summer of 2014 that they planned on continuing with the release of one per summer. Since I haven't heard about the fourth, I can only assume they didn't continue. IDW also has made several other editions of the first volume. They made a signed traycased deluxe version of the first volume that came in something like eight different versions depending on what artist you wanted to use for the art. I have one of these last versions, it's pretty nice. Unfortunately, if you want a complete set of premium editions, you are probably out of luck.

I was rather upset about SP stopping. It pretty much made the signed limiteds that I have near impossible to sell without a huge loss. I think the price point was probably the problem at $250 per issue.

So that covers 1-3. Did anyone ever do deluxe or even just nice editions of the last 3? I wouldn't mind doing 1-3 SP then another publisher for 4-6

[Dan]

Not that I know of.

[cit74]

I did get my limited 20th Century from PS - a while back (not the s/l yet - since that has not shipped).

As for Locke n Key - I have the first 3 limited from Subpress - and like them a lot. Then I stopped trying to get the others or more from IDW - it was too confusing and nothing fit together - so I will just stick with those 3. Then I have a nice set of all of the HC books all signed by Joe - just too many damn variations - especially with the comics/graphic novels

would be interesting to see if Bill might do the last 3 books at a more reasonable price if enough people wanted to finish off the set

[jsmcmullen92]

I did get my limited 20th Century from PS - a while back (not the s/l yet - since that has not shipped).

As for Locke n Key - I have the first 3 limited from Subpress - and like them a lot. Then I stopped trying to get the others or more from IDW - it was too confusing and nothing fit together - so I will just stick with those 3. Then I have a nice set of all of the HC books all signed by Joe - just too many damn variations - especially with the comics/graphic novels

would be interesting to see if Bill might do the last 3 books at a more reasonable price if enough people wanted to finish off the set

I really like what IDW did for number 2. The Red Label edition ($150) or you could get an upgraded artist black label edition ($300) but they only did number 2... I still contemplate getting the SP sets. I even thought about the Lettered editions since I liked them so much but really haven't seen them come up for same for awhile reasonable priced.

[Br!an]

I did get my limited 20th Century from PS - a while back (not the s/l yet - since that has not shipped).

I received my regular limiteds too. There are members here who received the S/L last month.

They probably were able to ship some before the holidays and the others will be forthcoming.

[cit74]

I did get my limited 20th Century from PS - a while back (not the s/l yet - since that has not shipped).

I received my regular limiteds too. There are members here who received the S/L last month.

They probably were able to ship some before the holidays and the others will be forthcoming.

Sorry - I did not realize that the s/l had shipped...huh - I thought they were still working the whole DVD thing - guess I will see my copy at some point

[Br!an]

I did get my limited 20th Century from PS - a while back (not the s/l yet - since that has not shipped).

I received my regular limiteds too. There are members here who received the S/L last month.

They probably were able to ship some before the holidays and the others will be forthcoming.

Sorry - I did not realize that the s/l had shipped...huh - I thought they were still working the whole DVD thing - guess I will see my copy at some point

jonp posted his on 12/14/15

http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/...l=1#post964684

[ELazansky]

Ok so my head hurts from searching the internet for this. I want a nice set of Joe Hill Locke and Key set. I know SP did the first 3, IDW did number 2 and random people did the rest. Is there a set that spans all the books or do you have to piece them together and which is the best ones for each book?

For me, this is the nicest complete set you can get -http://www.idwpublishing.com/product...-slipcase-set/

These are paperbacks, and I have hardcovers with the slipcase, so you could look around for a hardcover set.

[Dan]

Ok so my head hurts from searching the internet for this. I want a nice set of Joe Hill Locke and Key set. I know SP did the first 3, IDW did number 2 and random people did the rest. Is there a set that spans all the books or do you have to piece them together and which is the best ones for each book?

For me, this is the nicest complete set you can get -http://www.idwpublishing.com/product...-slipcase-set/

These are paperbacks, and I have hardcovers with the slipcase, so you could look around for a hardcover set.

The hardcover slipcase was a purchase with the Alpha Omega hardcover. You would get this issue plus the slipcase that fit everything. I do have one of these. I think it was around $30.

[ELazansky]

Ok so my head hurts from searching the internet for this. I want a nice set of Joe Hill Locke and Key set. I know SP did the first 3, IDW did number 2 and random people did the rest. Is there a set that spans all the books or do you have to piece them together and which is the best ones for each book?

For me, this is the nicest complete set you can get -http://www.idwpublishing.com/product...-slipcase-set/

These are paperbacks, and I have hardcovers with the slipcase, so you could look around for a hardcover set.

The hardcover slipcase was a purchase with the Alpha Omega hardcover. You would get this issue plus the slipcase that fit everything. I do have one of these. I think it was around $30.

It was 39.99. I doubt any retailers still have them available. So the paperback set would probably be the best full set option.

[Dan]

Thanks, and I'm sure you are right. Probably hard to find.

[Lookwhoitis]

cant believe I still havent finished reading the Locke & Key Series yet...

[Lookwhoitis]

I think it is Idiotic that IDW is pulling the same thing Sub Press did. Stopping after 3 volumes

[mkberger]

If anyone is in the market for a copy of THE FIREMAN preview, and is not fanatic about it being flawless, please feel free to drop me a PM. We got a copy consigned that shows just a bit of roughness along the long/open edge--so minor that I didn't even see it at first, but for the perfectionists among us....

[mkberger]

If anyone is in the market for a copy of THE FIREMAN preview, and is not fanatic about it being flawless, please feel free to drop me a PM. We got a copy consigned that shows just a bit of roughness along the long/open edge--so minor that I didn't even see it at first, but for the perfectionists among us....

Sold.

[Br!an]

I did get my limited 20th Century from PS - a while back (not the s/l yet - since that has not shipped).

I received my regular limiteds too. There are members here who received the S/L last month.

They probably were able to ship some before the holidays and the others will be forthcoming.

Sorry - I did not realize that the s/l had shipped...huh - I thought they were still working the whole DVD thing - guess I will see my copy at some point

jonp posted his on 12/14/15

http://www.thedarktower.org/palaver/...l=1#post964684

I just noticed that I'm wrong. Jon posted Skeleton Crew not 20th Century Ghosts. Nicky replied that they should be shipping Ghosts in a couple of weeks.

[Bev Vincent]

Heart-Shaped Box: Deluxe Limited #6/500 http://www.ebay.com/itm/-/161943107723?

[Dan]

From an auction listing:

The missing chapter from the Deluxe edition of Horns
By Joe's own admission, The Surrealist's Glass was a confused and corrupt first draft of Horns, the best elements of which eventually finding their way into his excellent novel Horns
This chapter was an exclusive extra, only found in the deluxe traycased copies of Horns - Unfortunately some of those copies were mistakenly printed without it - This chapbook was produced as a supplament, just for the copies it was missing from
As there were only 200 numbered copies of the deluxe traycased edition produced, and not all deluxe copies were actually missing it, It's unlikely that there were more than 200 printed - In reality, probably far less
A way cool collectable, which no copy of Horns should be without !
Cover Art: Vincent Chong
A true collectors edition, in fantastic condition
Very scarce

I just checked and my copy has the extra chapter. Do we know how many include the extra and how many didn't?

[cit74]

From an auction listing:

The missing chapter from the Deluxe edition of Horns
By Joe's own admission, The Surrealist's Glass was a confused and corrupt first draft of Horns, the best elements of which eventually finding their way into his excellent novel Horns
This chapter was an exclusive extra, only found in the deluxe traycased copies of Horns - Unfortunately some of those copies were mistakenly printed without it - This chapbook was produced as a supplament, just for the copies it was missing from
As there were only 200 numbered copies of the deluxe traycased edition produced, and not all deluxe copies were actually missing it, It's unlikely that there were more than 200 printed - In reality, probably far less
A way cool collectable, which no copy of Horns should be without !
Cover Art: Vincent Chong
A true collectors edition, in fantastic condition
Very scarce

I just checked and my copy has the extra chapter. Do we know how many include the extra and how many didn't?

mine has the chapter as well (with the art inset preceding the chapter - which is the same cover as the chapbook) - but sorry have no idea. Guess you would have to ask them over at PS

[craigobau]

Would people consider $200 for a copy of the 2007 PS Publishing S/L of 20th Century Ghosts (number of the 300's) a good price?

[Br!an]

Would people consider $200 for a copy of the 2007 PS Publishing S/L of 20th Century Ghosts (number of the 300's) a good price?

That's probably about right. If you are patient you might find one for less. I paid $150 last September.

[RC65]

Apologies if this has already appeared in this thread...I don't remember seeing it before, so I think I'm safe. Cover for U.S. 1st HC of THE FIREMAN released:



EDIT: Argh. Found it four or five pages back. Oh well, it's so nice it deserves a repeat.

[zelig]

I like it.

[Patrick]

Ok so my head hurts from searching the internet for this. I want a nice set of Joe Hill Locke and Key set. I know SP did the first 3, IDW did number 2 and random people did the rest. Is there a set that spans all the books or do you have to piece them together and which is the best ones for each book?

SP made a lettered and limited edition of the first three. The first two they also made a nice hardback that wasn't signed. They discontinued at the third book with no plans to finish.

IDW made a leatherbound of the first three volumes. They told me in the summer of 2014 that they planned on continuing with the release of one per summer. Since I haven't heard about the fourth, I can only assume they didn't continue. IDW also has made several other editions of the first volume. They made a signed traycased deluxe version of the first volume that came in something like eight different versions depending on what artist you wanted to use for the art. I have one of these last versions, it's pretty nice. Unfortunately, if you want a complete set of premium editions, you are probably out of luck.

I was rather upset about SP stopping. It pretty much made the signed limiteds that I have near impossible to sell without a huge loss. I think the price point was probably the problem at $250 per issue.

I agree, Dan. The price point was exactly the problem. At $250/volume, the all-in price by the time the set would be complete was too high for many of us.

[Stockerlone]

Joe Hill - Thumbprint
German edition