There are very few comics that rival the execution in The Dark Tower series. It transcends the medium and goes where content needs to be assessed as art and literature. There are nuances in every panel and word that not only tell a good story but shine light to human motivations and perceptions not unlike good art and literature do. The background information places the story in an epic proportion by highlighting the background that the author and interpreters content with in every page. The feel of the comic with its cardboard covers makes this a durable entity for collectors and an excellent use of the comic medium for story telling.