The Gunslinger Born (The Dark Tower Graphic Novels, Book 1) by Peter David, Stephen King, Robin Furth
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Book Reviews of The Gunslinger Born (The Dark Tower Graphic Novels, Book 1)
Book Review: fans of the novels rejoice!
Summary: 5 Stars
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. Book Review: Beautifully Done!
Summary: 5 Stars
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!
Book Review: The Gunslinger Born-PERFECT
Summary: 5 Stars
This book came in perfect condition and was even plastic wrapped! It was really a great gift! The picture's in the book are very colorful and alive! Book Review: Outstanding Introduction to the Dark Tower Universe
Summary: 5 Stars
I came to the "Gunslinger Born," somewhat nervously. I've not read the entire series - or more accurately, I've been stuck on "The Wastelands," unable to get further into the Dark Tower. But lately I've gotten into reading graphic novels, and I know King has been interested in them as a medium (Just look at the main character in "Cell"). That said, some of the reviews here seem quite upset over missing material. I don't know how to respond to that (maybe it was a "flow" problem), since I didn't read the individual issues. But I was concerned about having a "Grindhouse"squeeze play on my wallet. However, after reading the "Gunslinger Born," I can say that is clearly a first class effort. The art is mind blowing, and finely balanced out with a story that moves along with a poetic economy rarely found in King's novels (and I'm a big fan - but I can tick off a list of King novels where 50 to 100 pages would not have been missed). The weird Western Fantasy may, in the long run, turn out to be King's greatest creation. (My only nit was that I didn't know what a "thinny"was, but a quick Google search ironed that out.) The book left me wanting to see/read more in the DT graphic novel series, but also left me wanting to go back and finish the original King books.
One additional comment. If one reads the forward by Marvel senior editor, Ralph Macchio, and King's endnote, you sense a bit of tension between Macchio's "negotiations" and King's later comment regarding comic writing as being, from his point of view, little different than "script writing" - which I read as King signaling a desire to be more involved on the writing end. With all due respect to King, who has written some of my favorite novels, I hope not. The Marvel crew that is in place is clearly their A Team, a team that totally understands the medium and how it works - along with the attendant dangers of adapting books for sequential art. It's an extreme high wire act that get's high marks for Book No. 1. I look forward toward seeing where they take the story now.
Book Review: Deceived and disappointed
Summary: 1 Stars
I intentionally waited for this version of the Gunslinger Born series because I thought it would be great to have the entire comic series in one hard back edition. Boy, was I mistaken! The Editorials Review stated "Roland's past is revealed". Yes, it is! Again! I read it ALL in Wizard and Glass. I read nothing I didn't already know. The artistry was great, but I wanted something new. Be warned! Apparently, you have to get the individual ones in order to get any new information. Which can't be purchased new anymore from Amazon. I will definitely wait for more reader reviews before I purchase anything again. Thanks for nothing, Marvel!