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[NOTE FROM CHUCK: this press release from Marvel strikes me as a bit odd, as on March 11, 2009, they released a Direct Market version AND a Book Market Version of this hardcover. It's almost as if they are saying the Book Market Version wasn't sold in book stores.]
Media Release -- Marvel is pleased to announce that, due to overwhelming demand, THE STAND: CAPTAIN TRIPS PREMIERE HARDCOVER will be available for purchase wherever books are sold as of January 2010. Previously available only to comic shop retailers, this critically acclaimed hardcover collects THE STAND: CAPTAIN TRIPS limited series by the superstar creative team of writer Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa (SECRET INVASION: FANTASTIC FOUR, ANGEL: REVELATIONS), Eisner-nominated artist Mike Perkins (CAPTAIN AMERICA, HOUSE OF M: AVENGERS) and Eisner-winning colorist Laura Martin (ASTONISHING X-MEN).
It's here! As trepidation builds, the infectious superflu Captain Trips has ravaged the nation and no one has been spared. Follow along as The Stand: Captain Trips #5 (of 5), by the superstar creative team of Roberto Aguirre Sacasa, Mike Perkins and Laura Martin, barrels to the its epic conclusion and hits stands this week! Slowly but surely, society is beginning to crumble and the long awaited arrival of the Dark Man, the "Devil himself", Randall Flagg is sure to send rifts throughout the country and chills down your spine. And be sure not to miss the must have stunning sketch variant cover for the issue by Lee Bermejo and the last in Mike Perkin's connecting variant covers!
Marvel is proud to announce the highly-anticipated The Stand: Captain Trips Premiere Hardcover, collecting the first critically-acclaimed graphic fiction adaptation of Stephen King’s seminal novel, will be released EXCLUSIVELY to direct market retailers on March 10th at a special Stand Advance Release Opening at 9pm local time. This hardcover collects the entire The Stand: Captain Trips limited series by the superstar creative team of writer Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa (Secret Invasion: Fantastic Four, Angel: Revelations),Eisner-nominated artist Mike Perkins (Captain America, House of M: Avengers) and Eisner-winning colorist Laura Martin (Astonishing X-Men) with two stunning covers—one by the red-hot Lee Bermejo and a limited edition gatefold cover by Perkins. King fans should know that both editions are available ONLY in comic shops across the country, and through online comics and collected editions sellers.
Following its two red hot debut issues, The Stand: Captain Trips #3 (of 5) hit shelves today! Acclaimed writer Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa (Secret Invasion: Fantastic Four, Angel: Revelations) along with Eisner-nominated artist, Mike Perkins (Captain America, House of M: Avengers) continue to bring new life to what is commonly deemed King's most popular novel. As the superflu known as "Captain Trips" continues to spread across America, the lives of poor souls such as Larry Underwood and Frannie Goldsmith can't help but be affected by it. And as the media begins to catch wind of rumors about chemical warfare and bubonic plague, the actions of the American government begin to devolve, local and global legal systems start to deteriorate, and two wild and crazy outlaws--Lloyd Henreid and Poke Freeman--decide to take advantage of the situation, wreaking a path of destruction through the American southwest! It's murder and mayhem, Stephen King-style, in the next chapter of the epic struggle between good and evil! Plus, a stunningly visceral regular cover and sketch variant cover from acclaimed artist Lee Bermejo and the third of five connecting variant covers from Perkins – this is a must for any King fan!
Don't miss one of the year's most acclaimed new series, wowing fans and critics alike!
"In the end, 'The Stand: Captain Trips', is effective on just about every level... The relationship between Stephen King and Marvel has already resulted in two gems, so I say keep them coming." – Daniel Crown of IGN.com
"All in all, this is a beautiful book that's further accented by Laura Martin's brilliant coloring... I highly recommend it to just about anyone looking to dip their feet into Stephen King's world." – J. Montes of TheWeeklyComicBookReview.com
As the remaining survivors decide to take sides between the forces of good and evil, the beginning of the end of the world is on the horizon. Don't miss The Stand: Captain Trips #3 (of 5), on-sale now!
THE STAND: CAPTAIN TRIPS #3 (of 5) (SEP082294)
THE STAND: CAPTAIN TRIPS #3 (of 5) PERKINS VARIANT
THE STAND: CAPTAIN TRIPS #3 (of 5) SKETCH VARIANT
Written by ROBERTO AGUIRRE-SACASA
Penciled & Inked by MIKE PERKINS
Cover by LEE BERMEJO
Variant Cover by MIKE PERKINS
Sketch Variant Cover by LEE BERMEJO
Parental Advisory... $3.99
©2008 Stephen King. All rights reserved
On-Sale Now!
As reported earlier today on Salon.Com [http://www.salon.com/books/int/2008/10/23/stephen_king/index.html], Stephen King's seminal novel, THE STAND, is now celebrating its 30th Anniversary! As fans of the World Fantasy award-winning author's most popular work celebrate this landmark date, don't forget to check out The Stand: Captain Trips, Marvel's critically-acclaimed graphic fiction adaptation of this novel! With a quick sell out of the first two issues at Diamond (though copies may be available at the retail level, the horror epic continues in The Stand: Captain Trips #3 (of 5)!
After its amazing debut last month, The Stand: Captain Trips #2 (of 5) is on sale TODAY! Based on what is commonly deemed Stephen King’s best work, join acclaimed writer Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa (Secret Invasion: Fantastic Four, Angel: Revelations) and Eisner-nominated artist Mike Perkins (Captain America, House of M: Avengers), as the deadly super-flu known as Captain Trips continues to spread across the U.S., killing everyone in its path! Meet Stuart Redman, a man the U.S. government has taken a particular interest in and happens to be the only person immune to the Captain Trips infection. Then, in New York City, see what’s going on with pop-star Larry Underwood! And something terrible falls upon Frannie Goldsmith and her father! Also, find out what happens to Nick Andros when he takes a wrong turn in Shoyo, Arkansas! Plus, mind blowing regular & sketch variant covers from acclaimed artist Lee Bermejo and the second of five connecting variant covers from Perkins – this is a must for any King fan!
The first chapter of Stephen King’s acclaimed horror epic, The Stand: Captain Trips, debuted this month in graphic fiction form and was an instant hit with fans. After a quick sell out at Diamond, Marvel is pleased to announce that they will be going back to the press with The Stand: Captain Trips #1 (of 5) Second Printing Variant! The Stand, which is commonly deemed as King's most popular novel, is a story of Biblical proportions; after a virus produced by the government spreads across the country, destroying the human race, the few survivors left alive must band together and make their final stand! Written by acclaimed scribe Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa (Secret Invasion: Fantastic Four) and featuring the visually stunning interiors of Eisner-nominated artist, Mike Perkins (Captain America, House of M: Avengers), comes the beginning of the end of the world! Plus, check out the all new variant cover featuring the mind-blowing art of Mike Perkins!
After its critically acclaimed debut this month, one of the years most anticipated new series, from World Fantasy Award-winning writer Stephen King, continues in The Stand: Captain Trips #2 (of 5)! Acclaimed writer Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa (Secret Invasion: Fantastic Four, Angel: Revelations) gives the apocalyptical novel new life with beautiful interiors from the Eisner-nominated artist, Mike Perkins (Captain America, House of M: Avengers). As the unseen killing super-flu, Captain Trips, spreads disease and death across the country, the US government has taken a keen interest in Stuart Redman, who seems to be the only person immune to the Captain Trips infection. With or without Stu's cooperation, they are determined to find out why! Then, in Maine, something terrible falls upon Frannie Goldsmith and her father! In New York City, out of 8 million people, pop-star Larry Underwood may be the only one still alive! And Nick Andros runs into more trouble than he can handle when he makes a wrong turn in Shoyo, Arkansas! Plus, a mind blowing regular cover and a sketch variant cover from acclaimed artist Lee Bermejo and the second of five connecting variant covers from Perkins – this is a must for any King fan!
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