Fantastic! This is actually the content from Wizard and Glass and I think it’s a good idea to do things in chronological order. Great art work.

Magnificent! This is truly a work of art. Gorgeous paintings accompany a wonderfully written story. The Gunsligner Born is the story of Roland. This acts as a prequel to the Dark Tower novels, since Roland is only 14. We see his training with Cort and the other Gunslinger's of his Ka-Tet- Cuthbert and Alain. The story then follows Roland and his Ka-Tet as they undertake a mission against Farson's troops. Roland also meets and falls in love with Susan, which has tragic consequences for both.I can...

*3.5 Stars*Here we go. Years ago, I had a great time going on the epic adventure of Roland and his ka-tet as they travel in search of the Dark Tower in order to save the world(s) in Stephen King's massive genre-bending epic. With the Dark Tower movie being released this year, I thought I'd delve into the huge multi-series comic book adaptation of the story, and it starts here.In this first 5-volume series, with guidance from King, Peter David and Robin Furth decided to begin the story by compili...

Yep, I've fallen down the rabbit hole. Not yet entirely done with the novels (I'm finishing #7 tomorrow probably) and just reveling in all the additional information these comics give the reader.Apparently, the comics follow the Dark Tower story chronologically. Personally, I don't think this would have worked for the novels AT ALL so I'm glad SK didn't write the story like this. But once you've read the novels, these are a great way to gain deeper insight into some events and characters.Thus, t...

Even better on a second read through, truly a work of art, one of the best graphic novels out there. Flawless engaging storytelling, terrific world building and outstanding art.

I am what you’d call a Dark Tower junkie. Anything and everything to do with it, I must own and consume. Naturally I was giddy as fuck when I found out the series had been adapted to graphic novel form and I had to have it. Then I put off reading it for 6 WHOLE YEARS because I was terrified I would hate it and be disappointed. After finally getting up the courage to dip my toes in the water I’m happy to report that my worries are unfounded and I absolutely fucking loved it. I’m a little surprise...

This is nothing short of the most epic graphic novel series. I have yet to come across something remotley close in epicness, and while contemporary artists still try to achieve something similar, I need to take a swing at "saga" as it is labeled by so many people as such an epic on the modern side. The first 14 pages of "The Gunslinger Born" win me over in multiple ways at once while all the 176 pages of Saga Volume 1 fail to do so in one way. It is not even in the same league.What stephen king

This is a wonderful adaptation, particularly because the art is amazing. This book lead me to the original material, the first novel of The Dark Tower series, which was kind of uninspiring to be honest. The graphic novel is a better way to read the story, because it stayed on the very interesting flashback parts.

Dark Tower graphic novels? Yes please!This is the very first volume and it is a collection of seven issues telling the same story as in Wizard and Glass (4th book of The Dark Tower series). That part of the Gunslinger story lends itself very well to the graphic novel format. Who am I kidding!? The whole thing lends itself to this format, book four is just a very good place to start.I am very impressed with the adaptation of a 500+ page novel into a 150 to 200 page graphic novel. The artwork and

You know, even if I wasn't already a die-hard fan of King in general and a super-fan of the DT in specific, I have to say that the quality of this artwork is EASILY enough to deserve a 5-star rating while totally skimming the text.That being said, I DID NOT skim the text. :) And what did I find?I didn't find The Gunslinger. Nope. I found KID GUNSLINGER. You know, a wealth of details about the dark YA version of Roland and his youthful Ka-tet. Not to mention a wealth of information only gleaned b...

Great graphic novel that goes into the Roland origins story as related in The Gunslinger and Wizard and Glass.The art was great. Fans of Dark Tower will love it. I'm not sure how it does as an entry into the main series of books though. The books also give more detail than is in the comic, but what this has that the books don't is extra information interspersed about the histories of Gilead and Arthur Eld and the mythology of "In World." This is actually NEW information that the books only hint

Stephen King's Wizard and Glass in Marvel graphic novel format, with so many extras! Did the graphic novel bring anything more to this superb series? The answer is very much so, from the well thought out (in regards to Mid-World style, physical characteristics, backgrounds, accessories etc.) and almost exquisite Jae Lee art through to the on-the-money as ever, Peter David penned dialogue.The brains behind the greatness of this series adaptation lies fully with Robin Furth for her extensive deep

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I enjoyed the Dark Tower series, so I looked forward to getting back to some places and characters I missed through the graphic novels. I might read the next one, to give them a second chance, but I'm not chomping at the bit, that's for sure. The writing in The Gunslinger Born is dull--an overdone mimic of the language King uses in the original series. Still, although King's writing is enjoyable, he's no great word-master (great story-teller, yes). So I wasn't expecting miracles in the writing d...

5.0 stars. WOW, WHAT AN AMAZING ADAPTATION!!! First off, I must say that this book is not recommended for those who have not read the Dark Tower series (especially Wizard and Glass on which this graphic novel is based). However, for those that have read and enjoyed Wizard and Glass, this graphic novel is a real treat. The artwork is superb, the tone is spot on, and the writers do an amazing job of translating a 500 page story into 150 page graphic novel without losing the scope of the book in th...

Ok, I'm probably going to get crucified by King fans, but I thought that The Dark Tower story was the same as The Stand. And, not being a huge fan of King's horror/fantasy/whatever tales, I hadn't been motivated to figure that out till now. But yeah. Hey, those are two different series!And all the King fans simultaneously do this:That's ok, I deserve that one.Here's the thing, I don't really enjoy the rambling, weird, sometimes downright gross style of some of his writing. But please don't think...

I absolutely adored this graphic novel. The artwork was STUNNING! It seems that the graphic novels tell the story quite differently than the books do. Having just listened to most of The Dark Tower: Wizard and Glass, the story of Susan Delgado and Rhea of Coos is still fresh in my mind. Their stories are told here, in Volume 1 of the GN series.I can't wait to read the next one!You can get your beautifully illustrated copy here:             Dark Tower: The Gunslinger Born All Hail the Crimson Kin...

Well, I was warned that there were changes to the story...I read this as individual issues. Several reviews stated that Marvel, in their infinite wisdom, left a significant portion of the seven issues out of the compilation, dropping Robin Furth's history of Gilead and Arthur Eld completely. Without these, the story as presented makes even less sense. I'll explain that statement shortly.This is part of the story from Wizard and Glass in which (view spoiler)[Roland and his gunslingers take on the...

I never got into the novel series but after reading this particular graphic novel I just might give it another try. This volume focuses on the Gunslinger before he became a legend in this post apocalyptic Spaghetti Western Fantasy tale. It covers the legends of his home realm life, how he earned his guns at an early age and his first mission which led to him meeting his first love. The tone is dark, gritty and at times brutal and women don't have many options unless they hold a great deal of pow...

I have been told that if you HAVE NOT READ book four of the Dark Tower Series, WIZARD AND GLASS, The Dark Tower graphic novels provide some spoilers. WARNING: THIS REVIEW MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I have not read WIZARD AND GLASS, so I don’t know if I am writing any spoilers in this review. (Let me know if I am!!)THE GUNSLINGER BORN is a graphic novel that packs just as much punch as King’s first book in the Dark Tower Series THE GUNSLINGER. But instead of an older Roland, we are introdu...