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Dark Tower: The Gunslinger Born Premiere HC In-Stores Today!


Posted: 2007-11-07    Updated: 2007-11-07 11:56:25


   

 
The most acclaimed series of the year arrives in the most anticipated collection of the year—it's DARK TOWER: THE GUNSLINGER BORN PREMIERE HC, in stores now! Collecting all seven issues of the top-selling DARK TOWER: THE GUNSLINGER BORN limited series, this hardcover explores the past of Roland Deschain, hero of Stephen King's epic Dark Tower novels. Written by New York Times best-selling author Peter David and Dark Tower expert Robin Furth, visualized stunningly by Jae Lee & Richard Isanove and overseen by the watchful eyes of Stephen King---this graphic novel is a must-have for Dark Tower fans new and old! Readers will peer into the explosively thrilling world of Stephen King's Dark Tower—filled with action, intrigue, adventure, and suspense!

Early reviews for the collection are in and everyone can't stop raving about DARK TOWER: THE GUNSLINGER BORN. "It is, without a doubt, a beautiful piece of work," said Augie De Blieck Jr of ComicBookResources.Com. "This is another visual masterpiece on all levels for Jae Lee."

Richard George of IGN.Com called the collection "incredible" and gushed, "Not only is this book one of the best in the non-hero genre, not only is it one of the best comics put out this year, but it's also one of the best mini-series to be released by Marvel - ever."

"It's a very, very auspicious beginning for The Dark Tower in comic book form," asserted Adam Swiderski of UGO.Com. "Lee's work is excellent throughout… maintaining a sweeping, cinematic feel to every image."

You can't afford to miss DARK TOWER: THE GUNSLINGER BORN PREMIERE HC, in stores NOW! Also, make sure to visit http://www.marvel.com/news/comicstories.1781, featuring an exclusive interview with Stephen King by Joe Quesada, EiC of Marvel, and exclusive video of the Dark Tower crew from New York Comic-Con 2007!

DARK TOWER: THE GUNSLINGER BORN PREMIERE HC (SEP072167)
Written by PETER DAVID & ROBIN FURTH
Penciled by JAE LEE & RICHARD ISANOVE
Cover by JAE LEE & RICHARD ISANOVE
Parental Advisory …$24.99
ON-SALE NOW!

© 2007 Stephen King. All rights reserved. All characters featured in this issue and the distinctive names and likenesses thereof, and all related indicia are trademarks of Stephen King.

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