I've reported on this before, however ...

Given the massive success of Marvel Comics' graphic novel treatment of Stephen King's Dark Tower series, it seemed only natural that they would attempt to do the same to his 1978 magnum opus, The Stand.

To celebrate (advertise) the completion of the first five-issue story arc, Captain Trips (there will be a total of 6 arcs, 30 issues), and its further publication as a hardback in March, Marvel has made the first issue available through Stephen King's newly-redesigned Official Site. You can access it by going to Steve's, or directly by clicking here.

If you are a fan of the novel, this is going to be a must have. Although, how many of you are like me, and will probably wait until this whole project is done and published in one massive, full-color book? Regardless, this is a fascinating look at this huge undertaking. Bravo.