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

I haven't finished reading this novel but the art work is wonderful. It really brings to life what it is everyone's read in the Stephen King's Dark Tower series.

I bought Stephen King's individual Green Mile books. I wasn't going to buy the individual comics of the backstory of The Gunslinger. I understand now that Robin Furth added content to the individual comics. Ah well! It would be nice to have, but the compilation is just fine without it. If and when I want more background, I can always buy Robin Furth's book about it. I enjoyed the graphic novel. The saga is just amazing in any form, do ya kennit?

While the illustrations are great, the story seems to short and incomplete. It only gives a brief introduction of Mid - World. The rest of the 6 comics are a very short and incomplete version of the story Roland tells in Wizard and Glass. They do not mention the battle of Jerico Hill or the return of Roland to Gilead. I expected much more.

I am very impressed with this graphic novel. I had originally planned to pick up the comic series as it came out, but forgot about it until half or so was already in print. So i didn't really worry about it till it was all released. Then one day i happened upon this version in my local barnes and nobles. I nearly wet myself. After quickly looking through the first few pages i was immediately captivated by the artistry. So i then went home and ordered it online. i received it in the mail in a week or so. I finished reading it the same day, it is kind of short but very well done. If you are a fan of the books then this is a must own.

I didn't realize the individual comics were available, until I saw that Amazon was pre-selling Gunslinger Born. And although by then it was too late, I was hopeful that this hardback addition would have all the previous comics included.

Although that turned out not to be the case, I am very happy I made this purchase, as the graphics are exquisite. So exquisite in fact that I have not read the book all the way through, as I do not want to harm the artwork in any way.

Silly I know, but I have been a major fan of the Dark Tower series for many years; and although I am very sad it is over, I have glad that this graphic novel is around. And yes, I would be more than willing to purchas the Super Deluxe addition...so long as it includes the entire series!