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Media and Artwork Credits: Mike Perkins © Copyright 2008 Marvel Entertainment - All Rights Reserved |
The Stand: Captain Trips #1 Now Available In Stores and Online! (Marvel Press Release) World Fantasy Award-winning writer Stephen King, and Marvel Comics join forces once again to launch a new ground-breaking comic book series adapted from King's apocalyptical novel, THE STAND! Acclaimed writer Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa (SECRET INVASION: FANTASTIC FOUR, ANGEL: REVELATIONS) brings the first of several limited series to life this September in THE STAND: CAPTAIN TRIPS #1 (of 5)! THE STAND, which is commonly deemed as King's most popular novel, is a story of Biblical proportions; after a government-made virus mows down majority of the human race, the few survivors must band together in order to survive. With visually stunning interiors from Eisner-nominated artist, Mike Perkins (CAPTAIN AMERICA, HOUSE OF M: AAVENGERS), the human race is going make their last stand! Plus, a mind blowing, sketch variant from acclaimed artist Lee Bermejo and the first of five connecting variant covers from Perkins! To celebrate the release, THE STAND: CAPTAIN TRIPS #1 (of 5) goes on sale at 12:01 am, September 10, at participating comic stores around the nation. Quint of AintItCool.com gushes, "This is looking like a really fine series from the fantastic source of material." Don't miss 2008's most highly anticipated new series from the master of horror, Stephen King, in THE STAND: CAPTAIN TRIPS #1 (of 5)! And be sure to get your first in-depth look with the STAND SKETCHBOOK online here and the red-hot STAND trailer right here! For more on THE STAND, please visit: StephenKing.com or Marvel.com/comics/The_Stand .......................................................................................................................... Go further... NEW! Read an Interview with Mike Perkins NEW! View a six page preview of The Stand Meet the artists behind The Stand Find a local store (DiamondComics.com) View large artwork samples Read the Announcement Press Release Marvel's The Stand Pages Visit StephenKing.com Discuss The Stand on the Official StephenKing.com Message Board Tell the world what you think of The Stand on StephenKing.com |
