The Gunslinger Born (The Dark Tower Graphic Novels, Book 1)

OK avid readers... you know the series, its the graphic novel right here. "Wizard and Glass" takes form. All you expect from the Roland, Cuthbert, and Alain. "To Me Gunslingers!"

This hardcover graphic novel of the Darktower comic book series is a beautiful work of art. As a Stephen King fan, I was excited upon hearing of the Dark Tower series being expressed in comic book form.
But the look and detail of the comic books was beyond all expectations.
Now, put together in a hardcover edition. Absolute perfection.

Wizard And Glass is probably my favorite part of the great winding snake that The Dark Tower series by Stephen King became. After waiting an eternity between the end of The Wastelands (1991) and the begining of Wizard and Glass (1997), I can remember how refreshed King's voice felt, as if he had somehow renewed himself for the effort. Many a book had come out between the publishing of The Wastelands and Wizard and Glass and not one of them would ever be deemed as one of my favorite SK novels, and yet when Steve-O delved back into the world of Roland for the 4th time, it was like magic. The old voice of Stephen King had returned. That is why, when a buddy of mine ( a non-SK reading buddy of mine) suggested that I check of The Gunslinger comics, I was intrigued. Waiting for the hardcover of the complete run (minus the great sories by Robin Furth at the end of each episode, unfortunately) I bought it and devoured it. It was pretty much the story of Wizard and Glass illustrated. EXCELLENT! I would love to see the entirely done, that would be truly great. At least the first four books, for those were the best, but all would be great. Just to see another person's interpretations of SK's story is awesome. It took me back to those days in '97 when I was affored the chance to jump back into the world that had moved on after waiting patiently for more than six years. Dark and disturbing and oh so gloriously Stephen King!

Dig it!

I bought this book for the art of it and wasn't disappointed. Beautifully illustrated and well presented in a solid binding. Well worth the effort for collectors of art books.

I have been a Stephen King fan for a lot of years and a diligent follower of the Dark Tower series. At first I was afraid that this would just be a rehash of what I already read. I was very wrong. The story itself lives up to the standard set by Mr. King in the original novels. It has just the right amount of darkeness and sinister double meanings to keep you turning page after page. The graphics are amazing and enhance the entire experience. Even for those who have never read any of the Dark Tower series this is just a good read. I recommend it highly.