Depite carrying the Legends subtitle, it turns out that Pokemon Legends: Z-A is far more of a sequel to Pokemon X & Y than to its predecessor, Pokemon Legends: Arceus--and the clues have always been right there in the name.

As mentioned in GameSpot's review of the latest Pokemon title, Legends: Z-A can easily be considered a sequel to generation 6 titles Pokemon X & Y--it's set in Lumiose City just five years after the events of that game, and brings back many of that game's characters, Pokemon, and even Mega Evolutions. Looking back, the game's status as a sequel has always been right there in the name--following on from X and Y, the next letter of the alphabet is Z, then it would cycle all the way back around to A.

The name could also be a reference to Pokemon Z, a rumored Pokemon title that many expected would be released following X & Y. All the signs seemed to be there for a Zygarde-centered gen 6 sequel, following the long tradition of third Pokemon releases like Crystal or Emerald, but Pokemon Z never eventuated. Instead it took over a decade for X & Y to finally get its follow-up, even if the name also bears the Legends subtitle.

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Locke & Key: Keyhouse Compendium (Hardcover)

$68.51 (was $125)

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If you enjoyed Netflix's supernatural horror series Locke & Key, you should check out Amazon's deal on the original comic book series. The Locke & Key: Keyhouse Compendium is on sale for only $68.51 (was $125) at Amazon. This beautiful compendium collects all six volumes of the original run in one 976-page hardcover book.

Released in 2021 by IDW Publishing, the Keyhouse Compendium still frequently sells for its full $125 cover price, and Amazon's current deal is within a few bucks of the all-time lowest price. Deals on the Keyhouse Compendium tend to disappear fast, so check it out while you. It's currently the cheapest way to get the full series in physical format.

Locke & Key: Keyhouse Compendium (Hardcover) $68.51 (was $125)

Written by best-selling horror novelist Joe Hill and illustrated by Gabriel Rodriguez, Locke & Key debuted in February 2008 and ran for 37 issues before the story reached its conclusion in December 2013. Heralded for its great writing and awesome full-color illustrations, Locke & Key was one of the most popular horror comics of its era.

The six books listed below are compiled in the Keyhouse Compendium. We've included the price of each individual hardcover edition. Spoiler: You'd spend a lot more, as each volume is $20-$30, and Volumes 4-5 are only available from third-party resellers.

Locke & Key (Hardcovers)

1. Welcome to Lovecraft -- $20.82 ($25)
2. Head Games -- $20.82 ($25)
3. Crown of Shadows -- $25
4. Keys to the Kingdom -- $30
5. Clockworks -- $25
6. Alpha & Omega -- $30

The Keyhouse Compendium is 7.38 x 1.89 x 11.06 inches, so the pages are slightly larger than the original hardcover editions and trade paperbacks.

Locke & Key follows three kids who move into their father’s childhood home after his murder. Known as Keyhouse, the kids quickly discover it’s hiding a bunch of horrifying (and magical) secrets.

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While the Keyhouse Compendium gets you the entire main story, you'll need a few other books to truly complete your set. None of the stories not included in the compendium are required reading, but they are worth checking out if you enjoy the mainline series. Locke & Key: The Golden Age is the newest collection of stories in the comic book's universe. This 232-page hardcover collects three prequel stories about the Locke family's ancestors who lived during the early 20th century. Amazon has a limited-time deal on The Golden Age that drops the price to $21.43 (was $30).

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