The Dark Tower: The Long Road Home #5

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• 8.9

  IGN - Jesse Schedeen

  Jul 02, 2008

  Let's just hope it never comes to that. The Dark Tower is some of Marvel's best work. They seem perfectly aware of this, and they're delivering the next chapter in September. As the comics continue to venture farther out of King's original realm, my excitement continues to grow. Read Full Review

• 8.0

  Comics Bulletin - Erik Norris

  Jul 03, 2008

  So why the 4 bullet rating? Well, when thinking back on the issue the only real complaint I have is that no plot threads are tied up. But being an avid reader of regular monthly on-goings, this doesnt really bother me, Ive grown accustomed. Its almost like Im pretending the cover of the issue doesnt say, "Limited series: 5 of 5, but instead is just another issue in the continuing adventures of Mid-World. So if youre in the same boat as me, issue #5 of The Long Road Home will seem like a welcome addition to the Dark Tower lore. For trade waiter, it sucks to be you. Let this be a lesson that you should support the industry and pick up monthlies. Plus the Dark Tower floppies come with extra content the trades wont have. Read Full Review