The Man in Black

Enter once more the world of Roland Deschainand the world of the Dark Towerpresented in a stunning graphic novel form that will unlock the doorways to terrifying secrets and bold storytelling as part of the dark fantasy masterwork and magnum opus from #1 New York Times bestselling author Stephen King. The man in black fled across the desert, and the gunslinger followed. With these unforgettable words, millions of readers were introduced to Stephen Kings iconic character Roland Deschain of Gilead. Roland is the last of his kind, a gunslinger charged with protecting whatever goodness and light remains in his worlda world that moved on, as they say. In this desolate realitya dangerous land filled with ancient technology and deadly magic, and yet one that mirrors our own in frightening waysRoland is on a spellbinding and soul-shattering quest to locate and somehow save the mystical nexus of all worlds, all universes: the Dark Tower. Now, in the graphic novel series adaptation Stephen Kings The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger, originally published by Marvel Comics in single-issue form and creatively overseen by Stephen King himself, the full story of Rolands troubled past and ongoing saga is revealed. Sumptuously drawn by Richard Isanove, Sean Phillips, Luke Ross, and Michael Lark, plotted by longtime Stephen King expert Robin Furth, and scripted by New York Times bestselling author Peter David, The Gunslinger adaptation is an extraordinary and terrifying journeyultimately serving as the perfect introduction for new readers to Stephen Kings modern literary classic The Dark Tower, while giving longtime fans thrilling adventures transformed from his blockbuster novels. Roland closes in at last on his elusive nemesis, the Man in Black. At Rolands side is his newest ka-tet-mate, Jake Chambersa boy from some strange other Earth of subways, turnpikes, and fluorescent lights. But to reach the Man in Blackand save the Dark TowerRoland is prepared to risk it all. His lifehis very souland even Jake on this final leg of a treacherous journey, to the destiny Roland has pursued for many long years.