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.

> The Books

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.

> The Artwork

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.

> The Graphic Novels

Latest News


		The Dark Tower: Fall of Gilead #2 Now Available in Stores and Online Updated on: 6.17.09 (Spoiler Warning) Roland has been arrested and imprisoned for the murder of his mother, Gabrielle. If he is found guilty, he will be hanged. Meanwhile, his father, Steven, Chris Johns and Robert Allgood have left Gilead in pursuit of the evil Marten Broadcloak and John Farson. But Marten has set a trap and the trio are surrounded by the horrifying Slow Mutants. Their death at the hands of these creatures seems imminent... > Illustrated Publishing Tracker on StephenKing.com

................................................................................................................


		The Dark Tower: Treachery Premiere Hardcover Now Available in Stores and Online Posted on: 4.22.09 The Dark Tower: Treachery Premiere Hardcover is now available in stores and online. > More Information > The Treachery Release Log

................................................................................................................


		The Sorcerer #1 Now Available in Stores and Online Updated on: 4.20.09 Marvel is releasing The Dark Tower: Sorcerer #1 as single issue "one-shot" that focuses on the life and lies of the infamous Marten Broadcloak. This intriguing issue comes just before "The Fall of Gilead" kicks off next month. Be sure to check out Sorcerer #1 on sale now.