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The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger Born

January 01, 1970

The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger Born is a seven-issue comic book limited series published by Marvel Comics.[2][3][4][5][6] It is the first comic book miniseries based on Stephen King's The Dark Tower series of novels. It is plotted by Robin Furth, scripted by Peter David, and illustrated by Jae Lee and Richard Isanove. Stephen King serves as Creative and Executive Director of the project. The first issue was published on February 7, 2007.

The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger Born
Cover of The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger Born #1 (Feb. 2007)
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
ScheduleMonthly
FormatLimited series
Publication dateFeb. – Aug. 2007
No. of issues7
Creative team
Created byStephen King
Written byRobin Furth (adaptation)
Peter David (script)[1]
Artist(s)Jae Lee and Richard Isanove

Overview edit

The first issue of The Gunslinger Born was released at midnight on February 7, 2007.[7] Creators Peter David and Jae Lee, and Marvel Editor-in-Chief Joe Quesada appeared at a midnight signing at a Times Square, New York City comic book store to promote it.[8][9]

The Gunslinger Born is an expansion and interpretation of events covered in The Dark Tower series, beginning with Roland Deschain's manhood test against Cort and ending with the last events of the flashback sequences in Wizard and Glass. Furth indicated that later arcs would "cover the time period between Roland leaving Hambry and the fall of Gilead".[3]

Issues edit

Issue Released Summary Special Features
#1 Feb 7, 2007 During Roland's flight across the Mohaine Desert he recalls the treachery of Marten Broadcloak, the sin of his mother, his test of manhood against his teacher Cort, and the night that followed. A prose story in which Roland's teacher, Vannay, demonstrates to the boys the power and significance of The Beam.
#2 Mar 7, 2007 Roland's father, Steven, returns with a plan to send Roland, Cuthbert, and Alain to Hambry in the east, the true form of the Crimson King is revealed, and Marten flees Gilead after escaping arrest. A prose story about Roland's ancestry and the creation of Maerlyn's Rainbow as well as the birth of the Crimson King, and an open letter from Stephen King.
#3 Apr 4, 2007 Roland and friends have fled for the city of Hambry, as their home in Gilead is now too dangerous. But, once there, Roland learns to his horror that he is no safer. Hambry's leaders have switched allegiance and the assassins known as the Big Coffin Hunters have marked Roland and company for death. A prose story about the origin of the gunslingers' shooters, and part one of a Comic-Con Q&A including those involved in creating the series.
#4 May 2, 2007 Roland seems willing to put his friends in deadly danger by staying in Hambry when his relationship with Susan Delgado deepens. Meanwhile, Marten Broadcloak's agents — also known as the Big Coffin Hunters — are zeroing in for the kill on Roland and his ka-tet. Part one of a prose story about Maerlyn's Laughing Mirror, an article on the process of making each page of the comics, and part two of the Comic-Con Q&A.
#5 Jun 6, 2007 Just outside Hambry, Roland makes a monstrous discovery: John Farson and his men have stolen the weapons of the Great Old Ones and now have the oil to power them and launch an attack against the Affiliation—a group which counts among its members Roland's father, Steven Deschain. And, at just the wrong time, the young gunslinger's ka-tet may be splintering, when Cuthbert accuses Roland of cowardice and rides off on his own. Part two and three of the prose story about Maerlyn's Laughing Mirror, in which the origins of both Rhea and Jonas's evils are revealed, and the third and final part of the Comic-Con Q&A.
#6 Jul 5, 2007 The Affiliation, the group composed of Roland's father and his forces, are being lured into a fatal trap in the Shaved Mountains. With the Great Old Ones’ weapons fired up by Hambry's oil, the Affiliation will be wiped out—unless Roland Deschain—the Gunslinger—can intercede in time. Part one of the prose story about the history of Charyou Tree, and an illustrated description of Gunslinger's guns.
#7 Aug 1, 2007 Roland and his ka-tet have their long-awaited showdown with Eldred Jonas and the Big Coffin Hunters; Rhea's plan finally comes to fruition with deadly results; Roland Deschain's love affair with Susan Delgado comes to a tragic conclusion. Part two of the prose story about the history of Charyou Tree.

Related releases edit

Collected editions edit

The entire seven-issue run of The Gunslinger Born was collected into a hardcover edition, released by Marvel on November 7, 2007 (ISBN 0785121447), though it does not include the prose work that ran in the individual issues. A paperback edition was later released on May 19, 2010 (ISBN 0785121455). The series was also included in the hardcover release of The Dark Tower Omnibus on September 21, 2011 (ISBN 0785155414).

On August 28, 2018, Gallery 13 republished the original hardcover collection as Stephen King's The Dark Tower: Beginnings - The Gunslinger Born (Book 1) (ISBN 1982108207). On October 23, 2018, this edition (along with Books 2-5) was included in the boxed set Stephen King's The Dark Tower: Beginnings - The Complete Graphic Novel Series (ISBN 1982110201).

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ Peter David (2006-04-05). "King David". PeterDavid.net. Retrieved 2007-02-10.
  2. ^ "The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger Born". stephenking.com. Retrieved 2018-10-19.
  3. ^ a b Lilja (2006-02-28). "Interview with Robin Furth". Lilja's Library. Retrieved 2007-02-10.
  4. ^ Stephen King (2005-12-02). . StephenKing.com. Archived from the original on 2007-02-13. Retrieved 2007-02-10.
  5. ^ "Marvel Comics Solicitations for February, 2007". cbr.com. 14 November 2006. Retrieved 2018-10-19.
  6. ^ "Marvel Comics: The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger Born (2007)". marvel.com. Retrieved 2018-10-19.
  7. ^ "Marvel Eagerly Anticipating Dark Tower Midnight Release". Marvel.com news. Retrieved 2007-02-09.
  8. ^ Peter David discusses the signing on his blog.
  9. ^ Another blog entry of the signing with photos and links to interviews.

External links edit

  • Official site at Marvel.com
  • at the Comic Book DB (archived from the original)
  • at Newsarama
  • Interview with Joe Quesada about the series at Lilja's Library
  • Interview with Richard isanove about the series at Lilja's Library
  • Interview with Peter David about the series at Lilja's Library
  • Interview with Robin Furth about the series at Lilja's Library
  • Interview with Ralph Macchio about the series at Lilja's Library
  • Dark Tower Official Site
  • Heroes Con 2007 Panel Discussion with Peter David and Robin Firth (Audio) at The Dollar Bin

January 01, 1970
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The Dark Tower The Gunslinger Born is a seven issue comic book limited series published by Marvel Comics 2 3 4 5 6 It is the first comic book miniseries based on Stephen King s The Dark Tower series of novels It is plotted by Robin Furth scripted by Peter David and illustrated by Jae Lee and Richard Isanove Stephen King serves as Creative and Executive Director of the project The first issue was published on February 7 2007 The Dark Tower The Gunslinger BornCover of The Dark Tower The Gunslinger Born 1 Feb 2007 Publication informationPublisherMarvel ComicsScheduleMonthlyFormatLimited seriesPublication dateFeb Aug 2007No of issues7Creative teamCreated byStephen KingWritten byRobin Furth adaptation Peter David script 1 Artist s Jae Lee and Richard Isanove Contents 1 Overview 2 Issues 3 Related releases 4 Collected editions 5 See also 6 References 7 External linksOverview editThe first issue of The Gunslinger Born was released at midnight on February 7 2007 7 Creators Peter David and Jae Lee and Marvel Editor in Chief Joe Quesada appeared at a midnight signing at a Times Square New York City comic book store to promote it 8 9 The Gunslinger Born is an expansion and interpretation of events covered in The Dark Tower series beginning with Roland Deschain s manhood test against Cort and ending with the last events of the flashback sequences in Wizard and Glass Furth indicated that later arcs would cover the time period between Roland leaving Hambry and the fall of Gilead 3 Issues editIssue Released Summary Special Features 1 Feb 7 2007 During Roland s flight across the Mohaine Desert he recalls the treachery of Marten Broadcloak the sin of his mother his test of manhood against his teacher Cort and the night that followed A prose story in which Roland s teacher Vannay demonstrates to the boys the power and significance of The Beam 2 Mar 7 2007 Roland s father Steven returns with a plan to send Roland Cuthbert and Alain to Hambry in the east the true form of the Crimson King is revealed and Marten flees Gilead after escaping arrest A prose story about Roland s ancestry and the creation of Maerlyn s Rainbow as well as the birth of the Crimson King and an open letter from Stephen King 3 Apr 4 2007 Roland and friends have fled for the city of Hambry as their home in Gilead is now too dangerous But once there Roland learns to his horror that he is no safer Hambry s leaders have switched allegiance and the assassins known as the Big Coffin Hunters have marked Roland and company for death A prose story about the origin of the gunslingers shooters and part one of a Comic Con Q amp A including those involved in creating the series 4 May 2 2007 Roland seems willing to put his friends in deadly danger by staying in Hambry when his relationship with Susan Delgado deepens Meanwhile Marten Broadcloak s agents also known as the Big Coffin Hunters are zeroing in for the kill on Roland and his ka tet Part one of a prose story about Maerlyn s Laughing Mirror an article on the process of making each page of the comics and part two of the Comic Con Q amp A 5 Jun 6 2007 Just outside Hambry Roland makes a monstrous discovery John Farson and his men have stolen the weapons of the Great Old Ones and now have the oil to power them and launch an attack against the Affiliation a group which counts among its members Roland s father Steven Deschain And at just the wrong time the young gunslinger s ka tet may be splintering when Cuthbert accuses Roland of cowardice and rides off on his own Part two and three of the prose story about Maerlyn s Laughing Mirror in which the origins of both Rhea and Jonas s evils are revealed and the third and final part of the Comic Con Q amp A 6 Jul 5 2007 The Affiliation the group composed of Roland s father and his forces are being lured into a fatal trap in the Shaved Mountains With the Great Old Ones weapons fired up by Hambry s oil the Affiliation will be wiped out unless Roland Deschain the Gunslinger can intercede in time Part one of the prose story about the history of Charyou Tree and an illustrated description of Gunslinger s guns 7 Aug 1 2007 Roland and his ka tet have their long awaited showdown with Eldred Jonas and the Big Coffin Hunters Rhea s plan finally comes to fruition with deadly results Roland Deschain s love affair with Susan Delgado comes to a tragic conclusion Part two of the prose story about the history of Charyou Tree Related releases editThe Dark Tower The Gunslinger Born Sketchbook Marvel Spotlight The Dark Tower The Dark Tower Gunslinger s GuidebookCollected editions editThe entire seven issue run of The Gunslinger Born was collected into a hardcover edition released by Marvel on November 7 2007 ISBN 0785121447 though it does not include the prose work that ran in the individual issues A paperback edition was later released on May 19 2010 ISBN 0785121455 The series was also included in the hardcover release of The Dark Tower Omnibus on September 21 2011 ISBN 0785155414 On August 28 2018 Gallery 13 republished the original hardcover collection as Stephen King s The Dark Tower Beginnings The Gunslinger Born Book 1 ISBN 1982108207 On October 23 2018 this edition along with Books 2 5 was included in the boxed set Stephen King s The Dark Tower Beginnings The Complete Graphic Novel Series ISBN 1982110201 See also editThe Dark Tower comics List of comics based on fiction Weird WestReferences edit Peter David 2006 04 05 King David PeterDavid net Retrieved 2007 02 10 The Dark Tower The Gunslinger Born stephenking com Retrieved 2018 10 19 a b Lilja 2006 02 28 Interview with Robin Furth Lilja s Library Retrieved 2007 02 10 Stephen King 2005 12 02 Marvel Comics to publish Dark Tower Comic Books StephenKing com Archived from the original on 2007 02 13 Retrieved 2007 02 10 Marvel Comics Solicitations for February 2007 cbr com 14 November 2006 Retrieved 2018 10 19 Marvel Comics The Dark Tower The Gunslinger Born 2007 marvel com Retrieved 2018 10 19 Marvel Eagerly Anticipating Dark Tower Midnight Release Marvel com news Retrieved 2007 02 09 Peter David discusses the signing on his blog Another blog entry of the signing with photos and links to interviews External links editOfficial site at Marvel com Dark Tower The Gunslinger Born at the Comic Book DB archived from the original Richard Isanove on The Dark Tower at Newsarama Interview with Joe Quesada about the series at Lilja s Library Interview with Richard isanove about the series at Lilja s Library Interview with Peter David about the series at Lilja s Library Interview with Robin Furth about the series at Lilja s Library Interview with Ralph Macchio about the series at Lilja s Library Dark Tower Official Site Heroes Con 2007 Panel Discussion with Peter David and Robin Firth Audio at The Dollar Bin Interviews with Joe Quesada Jae Lee and Peter David at The Comic Collective Followed by The Dark Tower The Long Road Home Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title The Dark Tower The Gunslinger Born amp oldid 1186741786 Related releases, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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