This volume mostly felt like a lot of build-up, but given that it's the first six issues, I'll try not to be too nit picky.

I do love mysterious, creepy house books. Each of them have a great sense of atmosphere and foreboding and Locke & Key is no different. This one is charming with its own rustic old world look, but one can't deny the menace that oozes from the grounds. 

The art style is one that feels familiar, but I don't think I've read anything illustrated by Gabriel Rodriguez before. It reminds me of a few issues of Fables, but that may be because of the defined chins and eyes. On the other hand, I am familiar with Joe Hill's work, having read Horns a few years back, and I'm definitely interested in where the mystery goes. The content didn't scream horror, although the actions of a few characters are definitely horrific and some panels are meant to be unsettling, but I've got a weird sense of what horror is and I'm sure there'll be more nightmare fuel down the road.

Will definitely be picking up the next volume at some point!