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Wolf! Fantastic book. Black House next.
Wow, there's a lot more depth and meaning to this now that I've read all the Dark Tower books. I might have to dig out the novel itself, after these graphic adaptations play out.
I wanted to give this four stars, but I dropped one because it's unfinished. Not cool.
It really is a shame that this didn't get to complete it's intended run because it is a perfect medium for this story. The book, in my opinion, could have had better pacing. That is something this graphic novel did not have any issues with and was filled with fantastic artwork. Maybe one day we will get to see this adapted again?
This was really terrible. I've always had a passing curiosity to the depth and design I've perceived in King's Dark Tower books. Reading the plots of some of his books and reviews of them, they seem like the kind of books I would like, but they never are. In fact, they're typically surprisingly hackish. Is this graphic novel true to the novel by Stephen King and Peter Straub, I'm wondering? Part of me hopes not. Separate from the story itself, this is bad comic booking right here. As far as sequ...
Where is Volume 2 Mr. King and Mr. Straub???Your fans are waiting!
I'm a huge fan of Stephen King novels. I own almost everything he's written and have read a great deal of his books. Talisman, however, is one of the few I haven't read. So I wasn't sure I should pick up the graphic novel first... but of course that didn't stop me.The art in the graphic novel is beautiful... it's got the same quality that drew me to the art of Brian K. Vaughan's Runaways series. Hard to describe, but the characters all have a sort of rounded, soft look to them, and the colors ar...
No. Really bad adaptation.
Being a fan of this novel originally and then to have it adapted into a comic...awesome is an understatement. My geek level went very giddy when I saw this in the library and it was a no brainer to get it out.If you've never read the original King/Straub collaboration, shame on you, go read it now! A horror fantasy that just screams epicness.Now add beautiful artwork, rich and dark, this really does work as a comic, now I have to find and read the rest of them.
I really love the novel this comic is based on, so it was disappointing to find that the graphic novel is not very well done, in my opinion. The action feels very slow and lacks the urgency of the novel, which is kind of surprising -- one would think that things would move faster in a comic book, or at least feel more fast-paced. I also really didn't like Tony Shasteen's artwork; people often look oddly proportioned, and their faces and heads in particular seem misshapen, with foreheads looking
‘The Road Of Trials’ is the volume 1 bind up of issues 0-5 of what should have been the full length novel adaptation fans were hoping and praying for. Instead, the Stephen King/Peter Straub adapt only lasted for this one, precious volume. I am hopeful , e, there was a massive break in the Dark Tower Graphic novel series and I think there is another one now, so maybe we will all light out for the Territories again soon?I had totally forgotten that this was a Titan comic, as well as producing beau...
Why is Del Rey serializing this? Bad move on their part. Decent art. All exposition, like 100%. Didn't do anything for me.
This was a good start. I wish there was a next volume!
Based on the great novel by Peter Straub and Stephen King, I went in with high expectations on this one. Especially since Robin Furth was/is involved with adapting King's Darktower series to comics. I like the artwork and the basic story (it is pretty much a classic now) but the adaptation felt very clunky to me. It was slow, I felt no connection to the character and I really had to force myself to read it. Maybe I went in with too high expectations, but I say skip this one.
I did not realize that there were not going to be sequels to this graphic novel when I borrowed it from the library. I loved the book so thought a GN version would be excellent. How disappointing that this volume ends with no follow-up.
This book starts with a preview that isn't in the original book. It shows the main character, Jack as a 6 year old child. He is called Travelin' Jack, as he can travel between our world and the Territories. It also shows his father in this world and the other world, and how the conflict started with greedy men trying to gain power in each world. Most characters in the book have a Twinner-one in each world. The reader learns that Jack's dad has died in both worlds. Jack's mother, who is dying of
I really enjoyed the book version of the Talisman and I had no idea there was a graphic novel adaptation as well. Great introduction to the story and stuck fairly close to the source material. Introduction of a memorable character right at the end of volume 1. Can't wait to read more!
The Talisman is one of my favorite Stephen King books. I love Jack, and Wolf, and the whole story really. It's a fantastic adventure, quest, coming-of-age, horror story... all rolled into one. So when I found out that they were adapting it into Graphic Novel form I was very excited about it. Unfortunately, despite many attempts, I've yet to make money grow on trees (or shrubs, bushes, potted plants, flowers or the cats -don't ask-), so I didn't just rush out to buy this one as soon as it hit she...
The Talisman is my favorite King book of them all - it was such a departure, plus one of the first stories to really delve into the worlds of the Dark Tower. Because of that predisposition to enjoy it, I loved this book - although I feel they crammed far too much into this first book. The horrific happenings at the Oatley Tap - and the length of time Jack was trapped there, were glossed over in just a page or two. Still, even as Talisman light, it was fun and satisfying to see the story I love s...
I absolutely LOVE The Talisman, so I was very sceptical about reading this comic. Turns out it was pretty good, but a shame the next series never came out. I hope it surfaces one day.