krystofsubr's review against another edition
4.0
Great art, interesting characters, interesting villians. Looking forward for more
jammasterjamie's review against another edition
3.0
Honestly, I was a little disappointed by this graphic novel. It takes most of its story from Wizard and Glass which is my favourite cycle in the Dark Tower series, but given the medium I found that they did not do the story as much justice as they could have. Visually it was stunning, but there was nothing new to garner about the story of Roland and his ka-tet, and there were a lot of details skipped over completely and being such a purist I found that to be annoying. I guess it serves well as a quick visit with some characters I have grown to love, but I'd much rather just re-read Wizard and Glass than read this abridged version of it again.
tjr's review against another edition
3.0
The Gunslinger Born is an excellent introduction to the Dark Tower Universe, especially for younger readers who have yet to experience the longer novels—indeed, The Gunslinger Born should whet a young reader's appetite for story in all the right places as it is wont to leave a reader continually wanting to know more. And therein also lies my criticism: skimming the surface of the story of the Dark Tower universe potentially jeopardizes how a reader may react to the story of Roland and his quest. For example, one may feel unsatisfied at the end of The Gunslinger Born and not want to read any more, thereby ruining further chances of really getting into The Dark Tower.
The Gunslinger Born is a retelling of King's fourth novel in the series, Wizards and Glass. Thankfully after the story arc of The Gunslinger Born is completed, the writers turn to uncharted territory and develop stories and events that have only been hinted at in the novels, thereby creating new and unique experiences for the reader heretofore unpublished. However, that is not the case with The Gunslinger Born and so for long time fans of The Dark Tower the first story arc of the comic leaves a lot to be desired.
The Gunslinger Born is a retelling of King's fourth novel in the series, Wizards and Glass. Thankfully after the story arc of The Gunslinger Born is completed, the writers turn to uncharted territory and develop stories and events that have only been hinted at in the novels, thereby creating new and unique experiences for the reader heretofore unpublished. However, that is not the case with The Gunslinger Born and so for long time fans of The Dark Tower the first story arc of the comic leaves a lot to be desired.
vr_alyssa's review against another edition
2.0
2019 review:
Not quite what I was expecting or hoping for.
Not quite what I was expecting or hoping for.
deepfreezebatman's review against another edition
4.0
loved Jae Lee's artwork, but I'm going to have to hold off on my full review until I finish book 4... guess I should've waited to read this. whoops.
petersthimble's review against another edition
I didnt care for the art and the story was drab and not enthralling. I saw no reason to care for any of the characters and the “love story” was ridiculous.
radioisasoundsalvation's review against another edition
4.0
I'm a Dark Tower fan, so picking up these graphic novels was sort of a no brainer. I was really impressed with the art work; the bold colours really blew me away, and the dramatic changes from a bright (irradescent pink to a violent blood red, gloomy wizard purple to the haunting ghoulish greens) definitely add to the strangeness of the story. This take on Wizard and Glass (book four of tDT) was well written into comic form, and as always, I'm curious to see where the next two volumes will go with Roland's story!
nukehavoc's review against another edition
5.0
With The Gunslinger Born, Marvel revisited the origins of King’s iconic gunslinger, Roland Deschain, last of the line of Eld in comic book form.
t features beautiful, haunting artwork by Jae Lee, and a Peter David script adapted from King’s Dark Tower IV: Wizards and Glass. It’s true to the spirit of Wizard and Glass, a tragic romance that manages to work in a goodly amount of suspense and gunplay, and is a significantly faster read than the 781 page novel. My only complaint about the book is that it doesn’t include much of the bonus material – essays on the history of Gilead and its surrounding territories – that appeared in some of the comics; as a Dark Tower fan I was hoping for something more comprehensive.
t features beautiful, haunting artwork by Jae Lee, and a Peter David script adapted from King’s Dark Tower IV: Wizards and Glass. It’s true to the spirit of Wizard and Glass, a tragic romance that manages to work in a goodly amount of suspense and gunplay, and is a significantly faster read than the 781 page novel. My only complaint about the book is that it doesn’t include much of the bonus material – essays on the history of Gilead and its surrounding territories – that appeared in some of the comics; as a Dark Tower fan I was hoping for something more comprehensive.
helloandie's review against another edition
4.0
oh it was so good. the art, the language straight from the series, i adored it. i can't give it the full 5 stars only because it didn't tell the whole story, i gave 5 to wizard and glass, and that's where they should go. i don't recommend reading this if you haven't read the DT series through AT LEAST the 4th book. you will be lost. i can't wait to get my hands on the next one.