"The man in black fled across the desert, and the gunslinger followed." With those words, millions of readers were introduced to Stephen King"s Roland -- an implacable gunslinger in search of the enigmatic Dark Tower, powering his way through a dangerous land filled with ancient technology and deadly magic. Now, in a comic book personally overseen by King himself, Roland"s past is revealed! Sumptuously drawn by Jae Lee and Richard Isanove, adapted by long-time Stephen King expert Robin Furth (author of Stephen King"s The Dark Tower: A Concordance) and scripted by New York Times Best-seller Peter David, this series delves deep into Roland"s origins -- the perfect introduction to this incredibly realized world, while long-time fans will thrill to adventures merely hinted at in the novels. Be there for the very beginning of a modern classic of fantasy literature!