The Dark Tower - Official Web Site

Welcome

The Dark Tower has become a favorite of many of Stephen’s constant readers. So much so, that a separate site within his site is dedicated to the series and its related works. Here you will find information about the series, news of the Marvel Dark Tower comic series, and more.

The Books

At the age of 19 Stephen decided he would like to write an epic similar to The Lord of the Rings. The “spaghetti Westerns” of that time and a poem written by Robert Browning, “Childe Roland to the Dark Tower Came,” became the inspiration for his magnum opus. The series written and published separately over a period of 22 years consists of seven books and the short story, “The Little Sisters of Eluria” published in his short story collection, Everything’s Eventual.

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The Artwork

The hardcover and trade paperback editions of the Dark Tower books feature illustrations by noted artists Phil Hale, Ned Dameron, Dave McKean, Bernie Wrightson, and Darrel Anderson. Books I and VII are by Michael Whelan.

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The Graphic Novels

Expanding upon the stories in the series and under the direct supervision of Stephen, Marvel has created The Dark Tower comics, beautifully illustrated by Jae Lee and Richard Isanove with stories by Peter David and Robin Furth. The series is first published in individual monthly installments and then collected in a hardcover edition. Each version contains material unique to its format.

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Latest News


	New Dark Tower Book Posted on: 11.12.09 Stephen has announced that he has an idea for a new Dark Tower book, the working title of which will be THE WIND THROUGH THE KEYHOLE. He has not yet started this book and anticipates that it will be a minimum of eight months before he is able to begin writing it.

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	Discordia Homepage Posted Updated on: 11.10.09 More information regarding Discordia has been posted to the Discordia page here on The Dark Tower Official Web Site. We have added a FAQ regarding the development team as well as very cool interview with David Williamson. (Michael Whelan's reference model for Father Callahan.) Launch Discordia Hompage

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Discordia Opening Credits Released
Updated on: 10.29.09

StephenKing.com and Metro DMA release the opening credits for the upcoming Dark Tower online experience, Discordia. The streaming video is now available in three classes of connection speed:

HD - Fiber & High Speed Cable
(Recommended - Users on slower connections can wait for the HD version to download completely before clicking play.)

Medium - DSL and Standard Cable

Low - DSL and 3G Mobile Networks

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		Marvel Announces The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger Updated on: 10.12.09 Earlier today at the Comic Book Retailer's Summit, Marvel announced the next thirty issue arc of The Dark Tower series. The new arc, entitled The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger chronicles Roland and his early quest for the Man in Black. The Gunslinger is set to begin in 2010. We'll keep you posted on any developments as we receive them. > View the Press release and Artwork

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		The Dark Tower: Fall of Gilead #5 Now Available in Stores and Online Updated on: 9.30.09 (Spoiler Warning) Farson’s men have arrived! Every man and boy over the age of eleven is armed and prepared for battle. The women and children hide themselves deep within the city. And while the war rages, an injured Steven Deschain fights his way home through the wreckage with a singular determination…all in hopes of saving his imprisoned son Roland. It’s the penultimate chapter of Stephen King’s magnum opus that will change the world of Dark Tower. > Illustrated Publishing Tracker on StephenKing.com

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		The Dark Tower: The Battle of Jericho Hill Posted on: 9.30.09 Marvel has released some limited info about the next arc in the Dark Tower Series. - The Battle for Jericho Hill. The new issues are slated to begin their release starting on November 25th. The constant reader will also be thrilled to know that this run will see the return of Jae Lee as pencil artist. > More Information on Marvel.com