It depends on how a person looks at it. Many who have read the book would choose not to get the comics because a) they already know the story and b) they prefer the images in their own mind and don't want other art to interfere with it. New material could be a hook for such people.
I'm undecided. I wasn't going to get the Talisman for reasons above, but I'll admit I'm curious as to what 0 has. On the other hand,
Spoiler:
I like the way the Talisman unfolds, starting in the real world (so to speak) then introducing us to the territories from there. I'm a little concerned that the prequel will spoil that.
(That being said, for those of us who have read the novel already, this isn't much of an issue.)
The Dark Tower hardcovers signed by Robin won't ship until after Treachery is released, in April sometime. So there is some time yet.
As for these questions, why aren't you guys going to the link ASK ROBIN and asking her? haha That's why I started it!
About Issue #0, usually those are giveaways to garner interest in the project, especially when they are released for a specific comic con like SDCC. But I could be wrong. Ask Robin. I'll ask Del Rey. And we'll see.
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Shawn - We eagerly await anything you can find out!
I found out that Del Rey does not know whether or not Issue #0 will be on sale in comic book stores or a giveaway at the SDCC. They are working on the numbers of it to see if it is feasible. I bet I'll know more by June, a month before the convention.
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... now all we need is someone going to the SDCC who can get a copy for each and every one of us
I might be able to do that. Just might. Signed by writer and artist. When we get closer to this, I'll let you know for sure. Gotta keep my Tower peeps happy!
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You should go, Turtle! It's a fun vacation... well... not for me since I have to work it, but for everyone else it seems fun! haha And this one would be a good one to go to since I'm guessing Robin Furth and Tony Shasteen will actually be there.
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So very true, but alas, I had to miss the NYCC this year ( boo hiss ) ... right now, I'm hoping to make it to Wizard World Philly, but even that isn't looking 100% just now !
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Very nice! Sloat is actually a bit slimmer than I imagined (but maybe my mind went into exageration mode as it does sometimes.) Speedy is somehow greyer than I imagined. That facial expression is pretty close though.
Very nice! Sloat is actually a bit slimmer than I imagined (but maybe my mind went into exageration mode as it does sometimes.) Speedy is somehow greyer than I imagined. That facial expression is pretty close though.
I agree on your points on both characters. I like these interpretations though, and they've supplanted the ones I had in my head already.
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Not too shabby... ON THE EAST COAST! haha
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