''The Talisman'' is a

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adaptation published by Del Rey of the novel of the same name written by Stephen King and

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. The first issue, a limited edition #0, was released at

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in July 2009. This prequel issue was published in non-limited release on October 21, 2009. The

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is by

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by Tony Shasteen,

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by Nei Ruffino and JD Mettler, and lettering by Bill Tortolini. The cover art work is by Massimo Carnevale. A hardcover collection has been published on May 4, 2010. () The second story arc, ''The Talisman: A Collision of Worlds'' was announced for release in June 2010 but was put on hold by the publishers and has yet to be released.Liljas-Library: The Talisman is on hold
/ref> This is different from the original title of the book “The Talisman” written by novelist Sir Walter Scott.

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