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Following the success of its "Dark Tower" adaptations, Marvel Comics is set to release Stephen King's post apocalyptic classic "The Stand" as a 30-part, multiple miniseries comic. Wolverhampton based artist Mike Perkins will draw all 30 issues. The first issue of The Stand: Captain Trips will be out in September.

Classic British sci-fi character Judge Dredd will appear in a new comic series in 2009 from American publisher Dynamite Entertainment. Conceived and written by Garth Ennis and Dredd co-creator John Wagner. This is the first project in a series of releases Dynamite is working out with Rebellion, Dredd's UK owner and publisher. The new series will kick off with dual covers from Alex Ross and classic Dredd artist Brian Bolland. And will build on past Dredd continuity while providing a reader-friendly starting point for fans that only know the character from the forgettable 1995-film adaptation.

After an eight-year battle with bone cancer artist Michael Turner has died. He was 37.
He is known for his dynamic artwork, particularly his striking cover art for DC and Marvel for who he worked on the Civil Series last year. His own series "Fathom" and "Soulfire." also proved popular.