"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 Bestseller Peter David, this series delves in depth 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!

Collecting DARK TOWER: THE GUNSLINGER BORN #1-7.

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