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Stephen King's The Dark Tower #3
Treachery
Roland, Alain, and Cuthbert return safely to their home in Gilead, but all is not well--Roland has kept the evil Maerlyn's Grapefruit and is obsessed with peering into its pinkish depths, and what the young gunslinger sees brings him the darkest of nightmares.
144 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2009
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Robin Furth
220 books208 followersRobin Furth is the personal research assistant to Stephen King and the author of Stephen King's The Dark Tower: A Complete Concordance, which was published by Scribner on December 5, 2006. It is a compilation of her two previous encyclopedic books dealing with King's magnum opus, The Dark Tower: A Concordance, volume I - which explores the first four books in King's series - and A Concordance II, which gives the reader definitions and explanations of pivotal terms used over the course of the final three books of The Dark Tower. She is now currently working on the graphic novel adaptation of the Dark Tower for Marvel Comics.
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June 14, 2021
The young Gunslingers-to-be are back in Gilead, but Roland is still seemingly spell-binded by the Grapefruit; his Father meanwhile looks to take the conflict to Farson and co,; his mother Gabriel possibly seeks penance; and Cort's niece Aileen, desperately wants, that which is not permitted, to be eligible to become a Gunslinger; amidst all this treachery, base treachery looms from within, and from without!
This is my favourite Dark Tower books cover across all format! This volume sees the series more strongly depart from the books, and the graphic novels become original in their own right as Robin Furth and Peter David manage to keep the story interesting and visually arresting (thanks to Jae Lee), whilst sticking fast to all Stephen King's Dark Tower lore, concepts and characterisations. A volume that brings a welcome broadening of the Dark Tower franchise - cue, Aileen!. 8 out of 12.
I read the comic books Treachery #1-6 which included an in-depth interview with Robin Furth focusing on her The Dark Tower librarian status amongst other things. The comic books have so many interesting extras that the volume doesn't.
This is my favourite Dark Tower books cover across all format! This volume sees the series more strongly depart from the books, and the graphic novels become original in their own right as Robin Furth and Peter David manage to keep the story interesting and visually arresting (thanks to Jae Lee), whilst sticking fast to all Stephen King's Dark Tower lore, concepts and characterisations. A volume that brings a welcome broadening of the Dark Tower franchise - cue, Aileen!. 8 out of 12.
I read the comic books Treachery #1-6 which included an in-depth interview with Robin Furth focusing on her The Dark Tower librarian status amongst other things. The comic books have so many interesting extras that the volume doesn't.
June 27, 2018
I cannot say enough about this graphic novel series! If you are a fan of The Dark Tower, you must check this out. So much of Roland’s early story is being fleshed out and the artwork is fantastic. I am riveted!
This is the first volume that expands a lot on story that was not included in the main book series. The first two volumes were basically a graphic novel retelling of Wizard and Glass. While this one does have a few events in it hinted in the book series, there is so much more!
Also, this story pulls no punches. It is vicious and raw. Every character is battling both internal and external demons. And, the evil depicted is pure and beyond all acceptable boundaries. Gilead and its surroundings are a world of turmoil and magic, honor and deception, love and hatred.
No one is safe, everyone is conflicted, the future is foreboding. Read this series . . . if you dare!
This is the first volume that expands a lot on story that was not included in the main book series. The first two volumes were basically a graphic novel retelling of Wizard and Glass. While this one does have a few events in it hinted in the book series, there is so much more!
Also, this story pulls no punches. It is vicious and raw. Every character is battling both internal and external demons. And, the evil depicted is pure and beyond all acceptable boundaries. Gilead and its surroundings are a world of turmoil and magic, honor and deception, love and hatred.
No one is safe, everyone is conflicted, the future is foreboding. Read this series . . . if you dare!
January 29, 2020
I can't say enough good things about these comics. The art is freaking wonderful. The stories in the first two volumes are great adaptations to King's Wizard and Glass, but this one takes it all much further, elucidating on the bare sketches of events leading up to the Fall of Gilead, the seat of Midworld and Roland's now-lost home.
This treatment of the original hints in the source is emotional, dark, appropriate, and fills me with great dread. Treachery, indeed. Roland's no less than his mother's. And let's not forget Farson and all his men, shall we? This is what we get for trusting anything that is evil.
We're strong enough to make it, right?
RIGHT. Say hello to my little friend, the Crimson King. :)
Story: excellent. Artwork: brilliant. :)
This treatment of the original hints in the source is emotional, dark, appropriate, and fills me with great dread. Treachery, indeed. Roland's no less than his mother's. And let's not forget Farson and all his men, shall we? This is what we get for trusting anything that is evil.
We're strong enough to make it, right?
RIGHT. Say hello to my little friend, the Crimson King. :)
Story: excellent. Artwork: brilliant. :)
September 11, 2021
This Dark Tower graphic novel series just becomes more and more stunning as it goes along. The story is just amazing and and I love every second of it of being immersed in it again. I find that this instalment was much darker than the others, we start to get to the real gritty part of the story here. It’s sinister plots and betrayal all the way through. The end is one of the saddest parts of the whole series and it’s even worse because I already know what stems from all of it and it’s definitely not good! I was completely sucked in yet again and before I knew it it was already over and I was itching to pick up the next one. And yet at the same time I want to savour them and be within the world of the Dark Tower longer. I can’t end this review without mentioning the mindblowingly beautiful illustrations, they truly bring this story to life in a way that’s unreal and the colours used are just beyond stunning.
November 23, 2015
A very solid, engaging continuation of the Gunslinger Born early adventures of Roland Deschain, the last gunslinger. I thought this was a great bounce back from The Long Road Home, which didn't hold up very well on a recent re-read.
That damn grapefruit.
I loved the scenery of Gilead. We've heard so much about it through the series, it was great to get a big taste of what Roland's life there was like.
Favorite new character: Aileen Ritter.
That damn grapefruit.
I loved the scenery of Gilead. We've heard so much about it through the series, it was great to get a big taste of what Roland's life there was like.
Favorite new character: Aileen Ritter.
February 21, 2023
Conexiones con la torre oscura: https://youtu.be/QfRZJSV49Ts
4.5 Amo los extra. Me encanta toda la explicación de donde viene The Shinning o El toque. Los personajes cada vez mejores
El final simplemente espectacular
4.5 Amo los extra. Me encanta toda la explicación de donde viene The Shinning o El toque. Los personajes cada vez mejores
El final simplemente espectacular
February 19, 2024
This third volume in Marvel's long-running series of associational volumes to King's Dark Tower books is yet another excellent addition to the mythos. Lee's art is great and really captures the flavor of the world. The story is again by long-time King associate Robin Furth and adapted by Peter David. It's set in Roland's younger days and gives great background information on the character and world. While Roland is captivated by the danged grapefruit, a new character, Aileen (who's seen on the lovely cover) appears and quickly takes over the story.
July 24, 2017
I really wanted Furth to move the story forward a lot more than he did. Maybe if this volume and the previous one were combined I would have felt more. Instead I kept wishing for something to happen. We did get that scene that was shown to us readers in Wizard and Glass though, so that was good.
We don't get much of our Roland in this one. Just Bert and Alain trying to do what they can to snap Roland over his grief of Susan and also his obsession with the grapefruit stone he now has.
I also am baffled by Roland's father, for being a gunslinger he doesn't seem too bright. I say that as someone who does not get what hold his wife has over him after finding out that she has betrayed him. I guess sending her off to be cleansed of her sins was just the way they did things in Gilead, but I would have been done and told her to enjoy the convent. The whole parallel to King Arthur and Guinevere cannot be denied. But since this book's version of Lancelot (The Man in Black AKA Martin Broadcloak) is neither loyal or trusted by Steven Deschain one wonders why he let the guy hang out for as long as he did. I think the book made my sympathsize with Gabrielle Deschain more, probably because King alluded that the character was put under a spell. The graphic novel shows her as a willing participant.
The colors in this one felt very drab. I am glad I was able to blow up the panels on my Kindle, otherwise I would have had a hard time reading this in hardcover form without a magnifying glass.
Well we all know what is coming next after this one. Cannot wait to read The Dark Tower: Fall of Gilead.
We don't get much of our Roland in this one. Just Bert and Alain trying to do what they can to snap Roland over his grief of Susan and also his obsession with the grapefruit stone he now has.
I also am baffled by Roland's father, for being a gunslinger he doesn't seem too bright. I say that as someone who does not get what hold his wife has over him after finding out that she has betrayed him. I guess sending her off to be cleansed of her sins was just the way they did things in Gilead, but I would have been done and told her to enjoy the convent. The whole parallel to King Arthur and Guinevere cannot be denied. But since this book's version of Lancelot (The Man in Black AKA Martin Broadcloak) is neither loyal or trusted by Steven Deschain one wonders why he let the guy hang out for as long as he did. I think the book made my sympathsize with Gabrielle Deschain more, probably because King alluded that the character was put under a spell. The graphic novel shows her as a willing participant.
The colors in this one felt very drab. I am glad I was able to blow up the panels on my Kindle, otherwise I would have had a hard time reading this in hardcover form without a magnifying glass.
Well we all know what is coming next after this one. Cannot wait to read The Dark Tower: Fall of Gilead.
October 21, 2010
3.5 to 4.0 stars. Better than Volume two, The Dark Tower: The Long Road Home, but not as good as the amazing Volume 1, The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger Born this is a solid installment to the series. The art is really good as is the story though I think the ending should have been extended a little bit as it felt too abrupt. Still, a very good read and one that will keep me following the series.
August 11, 2014
NOTE: the first part of this review is about the series, in general, and the last part covers this particular volume.
FROM MY REVIEW OF THE FIRST GRAPHIC NOVEL
I never got into the novel series but after reading this particular graphic novel I just might give it another try. This volume focuses on the Gunslinger before he became a legend in this post apocalyptic Spaghetti Western Fantasy tale. It covers the legends of his home realm life, how he earned his guns at an early age and his first mission which led to him meeting his first love.
King was creatively involved in the making of this graphic novel. I suspect this will be a spoiler on some level if I ever reach book four of the novel series but that's all right as I wasn't going to give King's series another chance until I picked this piece up.
The tone is dark, gritty and at times brutal and women don't have many options unless they hold a great deal of power. The artwork was impressively done with tight facial shots, focus on shadows and some nice running scenes sometimes all completed on one page. There's a nice map in the back to give you an idea of the overall world which I found very helpful as this was my first time experiencing the world. King was creatively involved in the making of this graphic novel. I suspect this will be a spoiler on some level if I ever reach book four of the novel series but that's all right as I wasn't going to give King's series another chance until I picked this piece up.
BOOK THREE
In this installment Roland (the future gunslinger) and his pals (known as a ka-tet which is something like blood brothers who will die for you) return home to receive awards yet treachery is afoot in bringing down Gilead (no surprise to readers since the next book is titled “The Fall of Gilead”). A young female gunslinger is introduced as well as a focus on Roland's relationship with his father and outcast mother. More focuses on the Dark Tower and The Crimson King, as well.
The first issue topped the March comic sales figures, with an estimated 123,807 sold, 20,000 more than the next comic, New Avengers.
CHARACTERS/DIALOGUE: B to B; STORY/PLOTTING: B to B plus; ARTWORK: B plus to A minus; SETTING/TONE: B plus to A minus; OVERALL GRADE: B plus; WHEN READ: mid May 2012.
FROM MY REVIEW OF THE FIRST GRAPHIC NOVEL
I never got into the novel series but after reading this particular graphic novel I just might give it another try. This volume focuses on the Gunslinger before he became a legend in this post apocalyptic Spaghetti Western Fantasy tale. It covers the legends of his home realm life, how he earned his guns at an early age and his first mission which led to him meeting his first love.
King was creatively involved in the making of this graphic novel. I suspect this will be a spoiler on some level if I ever reach book four of the novel series but that's all right as I wasn't going to give King's series another chance until I picked this piece up.
The tone is dark, gritty and at times brutal and women don't have many options unless they hold a great deal of power. The artwork was impressively done with tight facial shots, focus on shadows and some nice running scenes sometimes all completed on one page. There's a nice map in the back to give you an idea of the overall world which I found very helpful as this was my first time experiencing the world. King was creatively involved in the making of this graphic novel. I suspect this will be a spoiler on some level if I ever reach book four of the novel series but that's all right as I wasn't going to give King's series another chance until I picked this piece up.
BOOK THREE
In this installment Roland (the future gunslinger) and his pals (known as a ka-tet which is something like blood brothers who will die for you) return home to receive awards yet treachery is afoot in bringing down Gilead (no surprise to readers since the next book is titled “The Fall of Gilead”). A young female gunslinger is introduced as well as a focus on Roland's relationship with his father and outcast mother. More focuses on the Dark Tower and The Crimson King, as well.
The first issue topped the March comic sales figures, with an estimated 123,807 sold, 20,000 more than the next comic, New Avengers.
CHARACTERS/DIALOGUE: B to B; STORY/PLOTTING: B to B plus; ARTWORK: B plus to A minus; SETTING/TONE: B plus to A minus; OVERALL GRADE: B plus; WHEN READ: mid May 2012.
December 9, 2017
“Dreams are not the stuff of reality,” – Aileen.
You never know who’s coming for you when possessed by Maerlyn’s Grapefruit. Just as Gabrielle Deschain is making up for treachery at a covenant, trouble comes brewing in the form of Rhea, the witch of the Cöos. She’s coming to kill young Roland Deschain, killing people executioner-style. Will Roland be ready for her?
You never know who’s coming for you when possessed by Maerlyn’s Grapefruit. Just as Gabrielle Deschain is making up for treachery at a covenant, trouble comes brewing in the form of Rhea, the witch of the Cöos. She’s coming to kill young Roland Deschain, killing people executioner-style. Will Roland be ready for her?
February 7, 2015
The story is a little embellished but still great. I like the insight into the younger Roland. The artwork is as beautiful as ever.
June 28, 2019
The art is so dark and perfect for this story.
April 18, 2015
Hmm I always struggle when trying to add comments about a book which is part of a larger series - do I comment about the whole series and then the single entry then seems rather empty and thin on the ground or do I try and comment on the part of the series and then run the risk of it seems a little short on details (not that I give spoilers as you no doubt realise by now) since on the "grand scheme" of the story arc its only a small part in a big story.
SO there is my dilemma before I even start - the story really carries on from where the previous book ended but rather than feeling like it is adding on to the end of what went before the story feels like a new dimension has been added, both by characters and changes in situation.
If you know anything of the original books by Stephen King you know all the events in these book happened in the past, with that in mind the outcome is inevitable however I still want to know what happens - for me its not necessarily the ending but the journey to how we get there.
SO there is my dilemma before I even start - the story really carries on from where the previous book ended but rather than feeling like it is adding on to the end of what went before the story feels like a new dimension has been added, both by characters and changes in situation.
If you know anything of the original books by Stephen King you know all the events in these book happened in the past, with that in mind the outcome is inevitable however I still want to know what happens - for me its not necessarily the ending but the journey to how we get there.
July 16, 2015
2015 - I am still struck by the beauty of these! The story is such a welcome treat because when they were written they were new and additional to the novels. I have most of the novels pretty ingrained in my mind, but I had forgotten a lot of the details in these little gems.
2008- These are simply gorgeous. I love the framed pages, the perfect coloring, the way the clothing is drawn...absolutely beautiful books. Most of the characters come close to the way I imagined them, and the new characters certainly fit right in.
The masterpiece depiction, though, has to be the Crimson King. Looking at the panels where he appears, literally, gives me chills. Everything about his design is perfect, right down to his wrinkled, too long torso and grey skin. He's disgusting in a very scary way.
Getting a little glimpse into what happens between the actual books of the Dark Tower series is really just icing on an already scrumptious cake!
2008- These are simply gorgeous. I love the framed pages, the perfect coloring, the way the clothing is drawn...absolutely beautiful books. Most of the characters come close to the way I imagined them, and the new characters certainly fit right in.
The masterpiece depiction, though, has to be the Crimson King. Looking at the panels where he appears, literally, gives me chills. Everything about his design is perfect, right down to his wrinkled, too long torso and grey skin. He's disgusting in a very scary way.
Getting a little glimpse into what happens between the actual books of the Dark Tower series is really just icing on an already scrumptious cake!
May 25, 2013
Started off slow but the last third I couldn't put down even though I knew the story. The art was good, but I'm getting a little bored with the pink and red tinge to everything. Hopefully now the Pink Maerlyn is done with (I think) we can move on.
This instalment deals with the treachery of Gabrielle Deschain. We also get some insight into Roland's obsession with the Dark Tower as he continues to suffer under the influence of the Pink "Grapefruit."
I'm really waiting for Roland to to move from sulky pouty obsessive to brooding formidable obsessive. Hopefully next book.
3 stars
This instalment deals with the treachery of Gabrielle Deschain. We also get some insight into Roland's obsession with the Dark Tower as he continues to suffer under the influence of the Pink "Grapefruit."
I'm really waiting for Roland to to move from sulky pouty obsessive to brooding formidable obsessive. Hopefully next book.
3 stars
October 22, 2019
Treachery starts with the return of Roland to Gilead. However, the Grapefruit seems to have captured Roland's mind and he has not turned it over to his father. His friends from his ka-tet are worried. Meanwhile, Marten is making sure his lover Gabriella can betray her husband, again. That's the gist of this excellent addition to the Dark Tower series.
Without being spoilery this issue was an interesting one. I did have an issue with the character of Aileen Ritter. She's supposed to be Cort's niece and a wanna-be "female gunslinger". Um not sure what that is or where this idea came from. As far as I knew from the Dark Tower series, there are no female gunslingers. But, SJW tropes are like an infection and have seemed to have spread to this medium as well. Not a fan of bullshit like this.
The rest of it was excellent, from Cort's challenge for Riddle Master, to Roland's mother's great betrayal. Sadly, Roland's father instead of being this hard-ass leader shows he is merely flawed and weak. His pathetic attachment to his adulterous wife is the cause of the fall of Gilead and it is a shame.
The ending with Roland meeting his mother was very interesting. I have no sympathy for Gabriella (Roland's mother) she is an adulteress and a manipulated idiot.
Excellent addition to the DT series, save for the whole female gunslinger crap, the artwork and story combine to make this a great comic and a must have for any Dark Tower fan.
Without being spoilery this issue was an interesting one. I did have an issue with the character of Aileen Ritter. She's supposed to be Cort's niece and a wanna-be "female gunslinger". Um not sure what that is or where this idea came from. As far as I knew from the Dark Tower series, there are no female gunslingers. But, SJW tropes are like an infection and have seemed to have spread to this medium as well. Not a fan of bullshit like this.
The rest of it was excellent, from Cort's challenge for Riddle Master, to Roland's mother's great betrayal. Sadly, Roland's father instead of being this hard-ass leader shows he is merely flawed and weak. His pathetic attachment to his adulterous wife is the cause of the fall of Gilead and it is a shame.
The ending with Roland meeting his mother was very interesting. I have no sympathy for Gabriella (Roland's mother) she is an adulteress and a manipulated idiot.
Excellent addition to the DT series, save for the whole female gunslinger crap, the artwork and story combine to make this a great comic and a must have for any Dark Tower fan.
August 2, 2011
This is probably my favorite of all of the Dark Tower graphic novels so far. We get a little more insight into what spurred Roland and crew into their quest for the tower, and more background on the events that transpired after the ka-tet returns from Mejis.
To be completely honest, I can’t say that I’m a super fan of graphic novels. Not that I have anything against GN’s, I just don’t really have any particular passion for them, and not much experience with them either. I mean, I think the artwork in this series is good.. But it could be completely horrible and I’d have no idea at all. I don’t read these because they are graphic novels… I read them because they are another piece of the Dark Tower story, and I want all of the pieces.
So that said – don’t take my ratings of these GN’s too seriously. Four stars, sure, why not? I have nothing to compare it to, and I liked it, so that seems about right to me. But if you’re looking for a well-rounded and critical review… You’ll have to look elsewhere.
To be completely honest, I can’t say that I’m a super fan of graphic novels. Not that I have anything against GN’s, I just don’t really have any particular passion for them, and not much experience with them either. I mean, I think the artwork in this series is good.. But it could be completely horrible and I’d have no idea at all. I don’t read these because they are graphic novels… I read them because they are another piece of the Dark Tower story, and I want all of the pieces.
So that said – don’t take my ratings of these GN’s too seriously. Four stars, sure, why not? I have nothing to compare it to, and I liked it, so that seems about right to me. But if you’re looking for a well-rounded and critical review… You’ll have to look elsewhere.
August 2, 2019
Dieser Band ist eine ideale Ergänzung zu dem, was Roland im Roman seinem Ka-tet über seine Jugend erzählt. Außerdem gibt es wieder viel Zusatzinformationen über das Universum des Dunklen Turms.
April 9, 2016
4.5 Stars
Evil + Intent = Treachery.
Karma is a bitch, and she always gets paid.
Evil + Intent = Treachery.
Karma is a bitch, and she always gets paid.
May 25, 2013
Roland, Alain, and Cuthbert have returned to Gilead, Roland mind is free of Maerlyn's Grapefruit but he still obsesses over the orb to the point where he remains in his room ensconced by its presence. For most of the story we concentrate on Cuthbert & Alain as they deal with the disgruntled novice gunslingers and prepare for the ceremony where they will receive their guns. A new character shown on the cover of the novel is Aileen, she is the niece of Cort and deals with the prejudices of the novices as she dreams of being the first female gunslinger, an interesting character with bags of potential for the future volumes. We also see more of Roland's father Steven Deschain as he suffers treachery on all fronts as John Farsons men infiltrate Gilead.
The overall theme of this volume as the title says is Treachery, there are traitors everywhere working to end Gilead and the rule of Roland's father, the end of the series is frantically paced as the plans of the treacherous begin to prevail but Roland has one more fatal interaction with Maerlyn's Grapefruit which I hope is the last.
Again the artwork is impressive with Roland's vein ravaged face standing out from the effects of the orb and the final shooting of who believes to be Rhea of the Cöos.
The overall theme of this volume as the title says is Treachery, there are traitors everywhere working to end Gilead and the rule of Roland's father, the end of the series is frantically paced as the plans of the treacherous begin to prevail but Roland has one more fatal interaction with Maerlyn's Grapefruit which I hope is the last.
Again the artwork is impressive with Roland's vein ravaged face standing out from the effects of the orb and the final shooting of who believes to be Rhea of the Cöos.
February 4, 2011
A much more compelling volume than the last since it feeds back into the direct storyline covered by the comics,rather than trying to expand on King's Dark Tower multiverse mumbo-jumbo. The six comics presented here tell the simple story of the deceit and treachery of Roland's mother (and are much more deliberate in doing so than previous volumes, an action that will likely inform both Roland's motivations (though it seems a given that he's gonna be morose from hereon anyway)and the downfall of Gilead that will be presented in the next volume. Yes, it's still arguably all pretty routine stuff, but this was never going to be a series to turn to if you wanted genuine innovation or depth.
Again it's the artwork that is truly sucking me into this series above all else. More love and care seems to have gone into this volume and in terms of imagery it may be the most striking yet. I particularly liked the introduction of female gunslinger wanabee Aileen, who is captured perfectly in pencil as both beautiful and dangerous and more mysterious and threatening than the boys around her - but like them, still a kid.
Again it's the artwork that is truly sucking me into this series above all else. More love and care seems to have gone into this volume and in terms of imagery it may be the most striking yet. I particularly liked the introduction of female gunslinger wanabee Aileen, who is captured perfectly in pencil as both beautiful and dangerous and more mysterious and threatening than the boys around her - but like them, still a kid.
October 29, 2025
The story of Roland, the young Gunslinger continues and his return home from his adventures in the “Wolves of Calla” has not been a very relaxing one.
Not only is he getting sucked deeper into the Red Grapefruit, much the same way the Witch Riya was but him and his friends aren’t the homecoming heroes that they probably should be.
While this book has significantly less action from the previous volume, it is very intense on the trauma side of things. Especially the ending…
No spoiler in my reviews, but I would be lying if I said I did not stop for a very long minute and just slowly exhaled.
The Dark Tower better be worth it, Roland, is all I’ve got to say.
Definitely will delve into the next part soon!
Roman
Not only is he getting sucked deeper into the Red Grapefruit, much the same way the Witch Riya was but him and his friends aren’t the homecoming heroes that they probably should be.
While this book has significantly less action from the previous volume, it is very intense on the trauma side of things. Especially the ending…
No spoiler in my reviews, but I would be lying if I said I did not stop for a very long minute and just slowly exhaled.
The Dark Tower better be worth it, Roland, is all I’ve got to say.
Definitely will delve into the next part soon!
Roman
July 2, 2020
4.25 stars. I don’t think there could have been a better name for this book as it was filled with treachery. There are a lot of moving pieces here set in motion to infiltrate the great hall during the feast with all types of deceptive actions. Plus there was horrifying brutal torture and a death. Compelling story. Seems like our gunslingers just can’t catch a break. The books ends with a shocking messed last page. So ready for the next volume.
October 24, 2017
Me gustó más que el anterior. Las ilustraciones son lo máximo 😍 me atrapó un montón la historia así que voy a tratar de conseguir toda la saga.
January 31, 2021
Filling the gaps from book series continues. While previous volume was more about action, this is more about intrigues, but still plenty of both. Art is amazing
October 3, 2024
The sense of foreboding through the art and grotesque images are truly amazing...
June 26, 2017
Book #3 in the 5 book series about Roland, Bert, Alian, and Gilead. The writers have taken Stephen King's history of Roland Deschain and brought it to vivid life. I find myself engrossed and attached to many characters despite knowing the outcome (I still worry for them...).
This volume takes place right before the ceremony to make the boys officially gunslingers. Treachery could not be a more fitting title. It is lurking everywhere. Farson's ties seem endless. The most tragic demise
Review for previous volumes of the series:
Gunslinger Born Review
The Long Road Home Review
This volume takes place right before the ceremony to make the boys officially gunslingers. Treachery could not be a more fitting title. It is lurking everywhere. Farson's ties seem endless. The most tragic demise
Review for previous volumes of the series:
Gunslinger Born Review
The Long Road Home Review
January 16, 2020
Un tomo brutal y bastante trágico.
A partir de acá se vienen momentos muy duros que van a dejar marcado a Roland y lo convertirán en el frío Pistolero que conocemos en la saga de «La Torre Oscura».
La otra novedad de este tomo es que introduce a Aileen, una joven que quiere romper la tradición y ser la primera Pistolera. Estos detalles que expanden el pasado de Roland son la parte que más disfruto de estas novelas gráficas.
A partir de acá se vienen momentos muy duros que van a dejar marcado a Roland y lo convertirán en el frío Pistolero que conocemos en la saga de «La Torre Oscura».
La otra novedad de este tomo es que introduce a Aileen, una joven que quiere romper la tradición y ser la primera Pistolera. Estos detalles que expanden el pasado de Roland son la parte que más disfruto de estas novelas gráficas.
March 8, 2022
(Zero spoiler review) 4.75/5
I've been keeping the reviews of this series brief, having read a book a day for the last three days, and despite doing nothing but shout its praises, however succinctly, I feel as though I've been doing it a grave disservice. This is graphic novel storytelling at it's finest. Having not read the Dark Tower series by King, I don't know how much of this is King himself, or the extraordinary adaption of Furth and David, but damn, this puts the majority of comic creators to shame, with its eloquence of its world, the depth of its lore, and the intimacy and exploration of its characters. And that's without mentioning (once again) the amazing artistic skills of Jae Lee and Richard Isanove, who have taken an already near perfect script and somehow made it that little bit better. If you are reading this without having read these books, drop everything and do it...NOW! 4.75/5
OmniBen.
I've been keeping the reviews of this series brief, having read a book a day for the last three days, and despite doing nothing but shout its praises, however succinctly, I feel as though I've been doing it a grave disservice. This is graphic novel storytelling at it's finest. Having not read the Dark Tower series by King, I don't know how much of this is King himself, or the extraordinary adaption of Furth and David, but damn, this puts the majority of comic creators to shame, with its eloquence of its world, the depth of its lore, and the intimacy and exploration of its characters. And that's without mentioning (once again) the amazing artistic skills of Jae Lee and Richard Isanove, who have taken an already near perfect script and somehow made it that little bit better. If you are reading this without having read these books, drop everything and do it...NOW! 4.75/5
OmniBen.
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