Stephen King's The Stand Part 3

The Stand: Captain Trips Issue 3
Creative Director & Executive Director: Stephen King
Writer: Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
Artists: Mike Perkins
Colourist: Laura Martin
Lettering: Chris Eliopoulos
Cover: Lee Bermejo

Issue 3 of The Stand shows us again how the super flu/Captain Trips spreads through out the population.This time though it is focused on Stu Redman's Nurse Patty Greer and how she unknowingly infects her work colleagues. We are also introduced to Lloyd Henreid who is a merciless killer who is completely thought less in his actions. His appearance in series so far has to be the most explosive as he is involved in a brutal blood bath and very quickly ends up being out of his depth.
We also revisit Frannie Goldsmith, who has informed her old fashioned mother of her pregnancy, which leads to a confrontation between the family where old wounds are revealed and Frannie's Father takes her side and sticks up for her.
Nick Andros is staying with Sheriff John Baker and his wife after being attacked in the last issue. The Sheriff is unwell and is told by his wife to deputise Nick so he can help him out. Also nick has a dream very similar to Stu's.
Over in New York we see that Larry Underwood is possibly starting to act a bit more like a grown up and look after his sick mother. He also visits the city and realises he really does not want to be there.
We also get to see General Bill Starkey who take steps to ensure the public do not know too much. This is shown when he orders the brutal execution of reporters who know the origins of the disease.
Lastly, as always, we visit poor Stu Redman who is still incarcerated but has been moved to another centre of disease (CDC) control building. Although nowadays his bloods are taken under armed guard and all Stu wants to do is escape although he does not know how.

There is again a wealth of back up material again. This time ranging from a interview with Ralph Macchio(Not the Karate Kid) detailing what Stephen Kings involvement in the book is and what time frame the story has been set. There is also a nice Script to final page breakdowns as well which is again quite interesting for aspiring writers and possibly artists too.

As I have said before I am really enjoying this series so I don't think I need to say it again. I am really enjoying seen how other people are dealing with the disease and the different effects its having on their lives.
Still loving how well the series has been crafted and I am very thankful to Stephen King and Marvel for putting this book out. One thing I am glad I have done too is the fact I waited for the whole series to be released before I read any of the issues. Im glad because I think if I was reading this month to month I would possibly go a bit crazy waiting a whole 30 days till the following issue!