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slowbollard's review against another edition
2.0
Unimpressed. I didn't care for the narrator's style, the characters, or the setting. I feel like I've seen this story a thousand times, though I haven't read the source material. The art was okay, but I didn't really care for it. Maybe if I had read and loved the original, but I don't have any interest in putting myself through that. I figured with such good reviews this would grab me, but I won't be continuing with the series.
shadowwolf1978's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
scottjp's review against another edition
2.0
Beautiful art...dull story (and, of course, not a complete one.)
geektesse's review against another edition
4.0
Loved the graphics, and of course love the story. But it's a bit too abbreviated and therefore doesn't do the whole story justice, that's already in full length in "Wizard and Glass".
It's the first time I am reading Dark Tower in english, and I'm glad that I started the series in my mother-tounge, because it's pretty difficult for me. Of course it sounds better, as I guess the translators had a lot of difficulty with some things.
It's the first time I am reading Dark Tower in english, and I'm glad that I started the series in my mother-tounge, because it's pretty difficult for me. Of course it sounds better, as I guess the translators had a lot of difficulty with some things.
brynnjohnson's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gore, Gun violence, Rape, Sexual content, Blood, Police brutality, Death of parent, and Murder
42thursday's review against another edition
5.0
To be fair, this was my first comic book, like, ever (Fringe comics don't count, I've never been a consistent reader of those), so my excitement might be a bit exaggerated. However, being a big fan of Stephen King's works and The Dark Tower epic in particular, I found The Gunslinger Born most interesting graphic read. The characters, though sometimes looking not at all as I've imagined them, were yet very true to their nature as seen in books, and it's probably not an easy thing to achieve in such media.
And extras - well, they were something else, with flashbacks to times of Arthur Eld and Maerlyn and all. I'm really looking forward to next graphic novels in the series, hoping to see an older and more experienced version of Roland, the one that could destroy a whole village without a single regret, and yet capable of mourning a child who died because of his obsession with the Tower.
And extras - well, they were something else, with flashbacks to times of Arthur Eld and Maerlyn and all. I'm really looking forward to next graphic novels in the series, hoping to see an older and more experienced version of Roland, the one that could destroy a whole village without a single regret, and yet capable of mourning a child who died because of his obsession with the Tower.
abyreadsalot's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
tiedyedude's review against another edition
5.0
Took my least favorite Dark Tower novel and expertly condensed it into a thrilling graphic novel. Can't judge whether it would be as good if you haven't read the novels, but great for fans and featuring amazing art from Jae Lee!
odin45mp's review against another edition
4.0
This was a good adaptation. The art was beautiful. But it loses something when compared to the epic story. Even the scenes that were recreated whole cloth lost something to me in comparison to King's prose. The original work is the best, but I may check out some of the other story arcs in this series to see what tales are told.
aarnireads's review against another edition
5.0
I admit it: my love has blinded me and whatever flaws this and the book-series may have (and they do), I don't care. The smooth, unsettling drawing style accentuates King's equally unsettling dialogue and the posture of the teenaged Roland who always walked and talked more like a man than a boy. A great tribute and prequel to one of my favourite book series of all time. And I'll admit it, I love Cuthbert and Alain and it was a joy to follow them follow Roland before and after the shining sun of Susan Delgado.