Dark Tower: Treachery

This is the third book in the Dark Tower graphic novel series based off of the full length series by Stephen King. I enjoyed this book quite a bit. It’s a very dark and complex story set in a sort of post-apocalyptic fantasy world with a spaghetti western feel to it.This book, as the name implies, is about treachery. Roland and his ka-tet return to Gilead triumphant, but Roland continues to struggle against the pull of Maerlyn’s Grapefruit. We are also introduced to Aileen, the daughter of Cort, who despite being a woman is determined to become a Gunslinger. Roland’s father continues to struggle against treachery from Farson’s men and his own informants. Roland’s mother also returns home after some time at a convent, however she isn’t totally ready to give up her allegiance to Marten. Things are basically building towards disaster the whole book.As you can tell from above the story jumps around quite a bit and is getting quite complex and epic in proportion. It wasn’t hard to follow though. The illustration is very very good and the characters very distinct looking. I love the full color and all of the detail in the illustration, it is just fantastic.My favorite part of the book was the introduction of Aileen. I know in my review of the first book in this series I complained a bit about the lack of strong female characters, Aileen goes a long way towards solving that problem. She is determined to become a Gunslinger even though it’s a occupation only allowed for males. She is also the daughter of Cort and gives us some incite into Cort’s character. Additionally she is funny and smart which makes her fun to read about.Roland is in the story a lot more too. I feel like we haven’t really gotten to understand him all that well because he’s been in and out of the story so much. This story focuses more on him and we get to know him a lot better in this book as well.The book ends in utter disaster, I mean it is well written but you can just tell these characters are just at the start of a vast amount of suffering. This is definitely an adult book; it is brutal and violent and of course there is nudity. It’s a dark and moody story.Overall I enjoyed this third book in the Dark Tower graphic series. The story is complex but still easy to follow and the illustration is spectacular. I would recommend to fans of dark fantasy graphic novels. I am definitely looking forward to reading the fourth book in the series, The Fall of Gilead.

If you're a Dark Tower fan who's interested in a visual representation of the story, or if you're a comic fan interested in getting into a non-comic origin story line I highly recommend this.Stephen King himself stated that he somewhat regretted that Wizard and Glass was going to have to be a prequel for the most part, but that it had to be done in order to make the rest of the series work. In this comic book (really graphic novel) adaptation the prequel comes before the rest of the Dark Tower, as King himself wants.The Dark Tower series spans so many interest, so many topics, so many works of fiction, from Stephen King and other sources, I recommend this series of graphic novels to anyone who is interested in any type of fantasy fiction, multiple universe theories, or is simply interested in epic storytelling.I consider this a companion to the original novels, not a replacement (though it does stand alone quite well). The in world history and summarization section at the end of the book does an incredibly good job of describing All-World, the peoples, the characters, and the histories involved. Reading the back section makes the original seven novel series easier to understand.Disclosure:I was a heavy collector of comic in my teens, from about 1990 to 1995 or so, but getting a car put a stop to that. I started reading the Dark Tower during that time period. Even though I no longer collect comics (they're an addiction, like crack) I still make exceptions for certain special things. The Stephen King comics and the Tick are among them.If you are new to the Dark Tower may I suggest reading a few other things first: The Stand: Expanded Edition: For the First Time Complete and Uncut (Signet) The Eyes of the Dragon Salem's Lot The Talisman The Stand and Salem's Lot are absolute must-reads to make sense of the series, especially two or three novels in, which as of the time of the writing is beyond the point the graphic novel collections have gotten to. The good news is The Stand is getting the same treatment as the Dark Tower, so you can read that as graphic novels also.Having some background on Star Wars, Harry Potter, Charlie the Choo Choo, and the Fantastic Four can't hurt either. (yes, I'm serious - but only further in)

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This was the best of the graphic novels so far. It put Roland's fathers ka-tet on display, really emphasized how close society is to falling, and further examined Rolands redemption from the grapefruit.The introduction of Aileen is a decent distraction. She was created solely as a character in the comics and was never mentioned in the novels. She's a darker reflection of Susan Delgado - having lost her parents, raised by an uncle instead of an aunt, wishing to follow her own path and not that which is expected of her, etc.I'm curious and eager to see the series progress, since we've reached the end of where the novels account for Roland and his ka-tet, as well as his father and his. What becomes of Stephen Deschain and his ka-tet is never accounted for in the novels. We know he hands over his guns to Roland, but why? Is he retiring as a Gunslinger? Alain and Cuthbert both inherit an ancestors guns, not their fathers.There's obviously a fast-track to the fall of Gilead, culminating in the collapse of mid-world at Jericho Hill. We know that happens when Roland is 19 or 20ish, which gives him about 5 years before he's on his own in a world that has moved on. It's bittersweet to read these comics - we come to know the characters better than ever, armed with the knowledge that not a single one survives the fall of Gilead except Roland. (ok, and Sheemie)

I you have read the gunslinger born and the long road home you really arent going to be suprised but what you are getting with this. Another great tale set in gilead, this time going back to some of the interesting events of 'wizard and glass' such as maerlyns grapefruit and the affair between rolands mother and martin broadcloak. I felt a bit dissapointed by the long road home but treachery has brought the series back up to standard.The artwork is up to its usual perfection,if you like the style then it cant be faulted at all. Dialogue is getting better, although it still kick the arse off most graphic novels even if its only on its third book.Marvel have really done well with this one. Another must for dark tower fans and graphic novel fans alike.

If you, like me, are a Dark Tower enthusiast then these graphic novels are a must have for your collection. The artwork is great and adds more depth to the original material - simply brilliant.

Superb condition, a great series of books...

Good condition and arrived quickly. very happy

Enjoyed the first book in this series tremendously, but found the second a bit slow and disappointing. However, this one raises the bar again. The artwork is excellent throughout and the story very compelling, although for some reason I find the central character vaguely irritating. There's one very dark moment in the book that stayed with me for days after. Read it and you'll know what I'm talking about. Definately not for children.