roland (fictional character : king)

Roland, the Last Gunslinger, moves closer to The Dark Tower of his dreams and nightmares through a world of the fiendish foes.

Enter once more the world of Roland Deschain--and the world of the Dark Tower...now presented 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 fans were introduced to Stephen King's 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 world--a world that "moved on," as they say. In this desolate reality--a dangerous land filled with ancient technology and deadly magic, and yet one that mirrors our own in frightening ways--Roland 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 King's 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 Roland's troubled past and lifelong odyssey is revealed. Sumptuously drawn by Sean Phillips, Luke Ross, Michael Lark, Laurence Campbell, Alex Maleev, and Richard Isanove, adapted by Stephen King expert Robin Furth, and scripted by New York Times bestselling author Peter David, The Gunslinger is an extraordinary and terrifying journey--ultimately serving as the perfect introduction for new readers to Stephen King's modern literary classic The Dark Tower, while giving longtime fans thrilling adventures transformed from his blockbuster novels. This boxed set includes the complete graphic novel series: The Gunslinger: The Journey Begins, The Little Sisters of Eluria, The Battle of Tull, The Way Station, The Man in Black, and Last Shots.

The Gunslinger, a lone figure, pursues the man in black, has a liaison with a sexually ravenous woman, and befriends a kid from Earth called Jake.

Roland, the last gunslinger, and his band of followers escape one world only to slip into the next where Roland reflects upon past adventures and about his one true love.

Roland, the Last Gunslinger, moves closer to The Dark Tower of his dreams and nightmares through a world of the fiendish foes.

Roland Deschain and his ka-tet embark upon a quest to save the Dark Tower, but are challenged by the evil wolves of Thunderclap.

"Eddie, a troubled young man with the ability to open doors to other worlds, smuggles narcotics for dangerous mobster Balazar. But now he must escape a packed airplane guarded by armed Customs agents! How will Eddie avoid prison--and fulfil the contract that will clear his brother Henry's name? The answer lies in Mid-World, with a dying gunslinger named Roland, and his quest to save the Dark tower! What doors will open when there's nothing left to lose? With Henry in Balazar's clutches, Eddie must face down the mobster. Outnumbered and outgunned, it's Eddie and Roland versus the world!"--Back cover.

Steven Deschain and his ka-tet hunt for Farson's men but treachery lurks in their midst. Also, Roland learns that the prize he took from the Crimson King now makes him a target.

During Roland's pursuit of the Man in Black, he meets a boy named Jake Chambers who appears to be from a future time and has seen the Man in Black up close.

Roland Deschain, the Last Gunslinger, and his sidekick "tet-mate" Jake Chambers, close in on the end of their quest: the Black Tower is in sight, and their nemesis, the Man in Black, is gearing up for a final attack, hoping to stop Roland from fulfilling his destiny.