Dark Tower: The Gunslinger Born #2
In this pivotal second issue of *Dark Tower: The Gunslinger Born*, young Roland embarks on his first true mission alongside his friends Cuthbert and Alain, sent to aid the Affiliation in their fight against the formidable Farson, the Good Man. Their journey takes a haunting turn when they cross paths with a gunslinger whose path has already ended in failure. Meanwhile, Marten prepares to leave Gilead behind, and the Crimson King’s shadow stretches toward Susan Delgado, whose fate now lies in the hands of an old hag with her own designs. Written by Peter David, Robin Furth, and Stephen King, with evocative art by Jae Lee and coloring by Richard Isanove, this issue deepens the mythos with quiet dread and foreboding. The cover, penciled by Jae Lee, captures the weight of destiny in a single, striking image.
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Roland is sent out by his father, along with Cuthbert and Alain, to help in the Affiliation's struggle against Farson, the Good Man. Their trip leads to a chance encounter with a failed gunslinger. Meanwhile, Marten bids farewell to Gilead, and the Crimson King sends a gift to an old hag who has plans for the recently orphaned Susan Delgado.
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