The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger - The Journey Begins #1

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• 10

  Comic Vine - G-Man

  May 19, 2010

  If you've ever read The Dark Tower books or any of the past comics, you know what to expect here. The past series did delve into Roland's past but sometimes felt a little convoluted. I feel like we're back on track here. Even though we're finally seeing scenes from the first book, the telling of Roland's past is not over. Some time has passed between this series and The Battle Of Jericho Hill. We'll be seeing more of what Roland was up to and what made him who he is. I loved the books and really dug this comic. Read Full Review

• 8.0

  IGN - Jesse Schedeen

  May 19, 2010

  Structurally, "The Journey Begins" has gotten off to a bit of a wonky start. But with the framing device out of the way I'm sure future issues will feel even more like a return to normalcy. There's still a great deal of story to tell about Roland's life before the Tower novels. As always, I trust this creative team to do that story full justice. Read Full Review