"As a lifelong fan of Marvel comic books, and as an adult reader who’s seen comics 'come of age' and take their rightful place in the world of fantasy and science fiction, I'm excited to be a part of Roland's new incarnation." — Stephen King, earlier this year when announcing the comic book

The Gunslinger Born (hardcover)
by Stephen King

Cover by: Jae Lee
Writers: Robin Furth and Peter David
Pencils: Jae Lee
Colored by: Richard Isanove
Lettered by: Chris Eliopoulos

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Format: Trade Hardcover
Publication Date: Fall 2007
Retail Price: $25.00

About the Book:
"The man in black fled across the desert, and the gunslinger followed."

With those words, millions of readers were introduced to Stephen King's Roland—an implacable gunslinger in search of the enigmatic Dark Tower, powering his way through a dangerous land filled with ancient technology and deadly magic. Now, in a comic book personally overseen by King himself, Roland's past is revealed!

Now you can be there for the very beginning of a modern classic of fantasy literature! The year's biggest comic book event is being collected in graphic novel format for the first time as Marvel Comics launches an epic, 240-page hard cover edition of "Dark Tower: Gunslinger Born," adapted from the master of modern horror Stephen King’s magnum opus. This graphic novel will bring together the complete, initial 7-issue story arc of the comic book series that ranks as one of the year’s biggest sellers and generated huge media attention and significant acclaim.

Under the direction and guidance of King himself, collaborating with the all-star creative team of "Dark Tower" expert Robin Furth (Stephen King’s The Dark Tower: A Concordance), The New York Times-bestselling author Peter David, and Eisner Award-winning artist Jae Lee and fan-favorite Richard Isanove, "Dark Tower: Gunslinger Born" expands the saga of King's epic hero, Roland Deschain, whose quest to save the Dark Tower is captured in seven best-selling novels published over the course of twenty-five years.

King's unparalleled storytelling power presents new tales that delve into the life and times of the young Roland, revealing the trials and conflicts that lead to the burden of destiny he must assume as a man, the last Gunslinger from a world that has moved on. The graphic novel works in conjunction with the actual novels, further supplementing and defining the saga's mythology.

In addition to presenting the complete initial story arc, "Dark Tower: Gunslinger Born" will also present fans with exciting bonus material. Leading the way is a series of all-new illustrations from Lee.

(Since this is another publisher's book, we have to charge our normal shipping rates. No coupons, discounts, Gift Certificates, Savings Certificates, or store credit of any kind can be used on this special offer due to the low discount we'll be receiving.)

Customer Reviews	Add Your Review
Great Graphic Novel!	12/08/2007 - by Barclay Hinson from Cornelia, GA US
Nice collection of the comic series in hardback state. Does not include the prose stories published in the back of the comics.