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The Stand: Captain Trips is a Hit
Posted: 09.12.2008 4:18pm
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It's the comic book that everyone's talking about this week-- THE STAND: CAPTAIN TRIPS #1 (of 5), the first graphic fiction adaptation of Stephen King's acclaimed novel, is on sale now! 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. Written by acclaimed scribe Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa (SECRET INVASION: FANTASTIC FOUR) and featuring visually stunning interiors from Eisner-nominated artist, Mike Perkins (CAPTAIN AMERICA, HOUSE OF M: AVENGERS), the human race is going make their last stand! Plus,a mind blowing regular cover and sketch variant cover from acclaimed artist Lee Bermejo and the first of five connecting variant covers from Perkins, this is a must for any King fan!
Fans and critics alike can't stop raving about THE STAND: CAPTAIN TRIPS #1!
"Aguirre-Sacasa and Perkins work magic with the subject matter they're given. The Stand could wind up being a whole new entry point for non-fanboys to get into comics."—WizardUniverse.Com
"This one's a no-brainer for King and Marvel-Dark Tower fans, but I think that the casual or unconverted reader will also find a lot to appreciate"—Troy Brownfield, Newsarama.Com
"Can this project really live up to the standard set by the Dark Tower comics? Boy can it."—Jesse Schedeen, IGN.Com
Don't miss out on the comic that has everyone buzzing—pick up THE STAND: CAPTAIN TRIPS #1, on sale now!
For more on The Stand, please visit StephenKing.com or Marvel.com's Stand hub.
