Released April 2007
Dark Tower: Gunslinger Born #1
Key Issue
Synopsis
"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! Sumptuously drawn by Jae Lee and Richard Isanove, adapted by long-time Stephen King expert Robin Furth (author of Stephen King's The Dark Tower: A Concordance) and scripted by New York Times Best-seller Peter David, this series delves deep into Roland's origins—the perfect introduction to this incredibly realized world, while long-time fans will thrill to adventures merely hinted at in the novels. Be there for the very beginning of a modern classic of fantasy literature!
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Synopsis
"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! Sumptuously drawn by Jae Lee and Richard Isanove, adapted by long-time Stephen King expert Robin Furth (author of Stephen King's The Dark Tower: A Concordance) and scripted by New York Times Best-seller Peter David, this series delves deep into Roland's origins—the perfect introduction to this incredibly realized world, while long-time fans will thrill to adventures merely hinted at in the novels. Be there for the very beginning of a modern classic of fantasy literature!
Key Facts
- First series that adapts the Dark Tower for comic books
- Prequel that delves into the early days of Roland Deschain as told throughout the novel, Dark Tower: Wizard and Glass
- 📖 Reading Order: Gunslinger Born #1 - #7, then The Long Road Home
- [December 2022 - Intrepid Pictures (Midnight Mass) has acquired the rights to Stephen King’s ‘The Dark Tower’ with plans to adapt it as a 5 season Amazon series and 2 movies]
Details
- Series
- Dark Tower: Gunslinger Born
- Cover Date
- April 2007
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Creators
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ArtistJae Lee
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WriterPeter David
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Cover ArtistJae Lee
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WriterStephen King
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LettererChris Eliopoulos
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WriterRobin Furth
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Cover ArtistRichard Isanove
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InkerRichard Isanove