May 23, 2016 the sequel to 300 is finally hitting theaters this week. He is famous for his gritty, noir style and his revisions on classic heroes like daredevil and batman, as well in his. Frank miller is regarded as one of the most influential and awarded creators in entertainment. Frank miller born january 27, 1957 is an american comic book writer, penciller and inker, novelist, screenwriter, film director, and producer best known for his comic book stories and graphic novels such as ronin, daredevil. Frank miller is an american comic book writer and artist, as well as a film director, born in olney, maryland on 27 january 1957.
His works include batman the dark knight returns, batman. The great american writer frank miller is one of the popular names in the comic world. Tim knox millers politics seemed to become more eccentric as his drawing did the same. The dark knight returns alternatively titled batman.
He is known for sin city and 300, which he wrote and drew, as well as his contributions to mainstream comics like batman, daredevil and spiderman. In 2011, he published what he called a propaganda comic. Frank miller born january 27, 1957 is an american comic book writer, penciller and inker, novelist, screenwriter, film director, and producer best known for his. Cgc comics comic book industry legend frank miller. Back cover testimonials by joe kubert, archie goodwin, and john byrne, art by frank miller. The golden child, will focus on superman and wonder womans young son. A marvel comics mainstay since 1964, daredevil got a new lease on life in a landmark 19791983 run by writerpenciler frank miller and inkerpenciler klaus janson, whose daring reinvention of the character quickly made miller one of the biggest and most influential stars in the comic book industry. It stands as an experimental piece of comic book history where miller challenged himself to deliver the book fans had no idea they wanted, a. Daredevil got a new lease on life in a landmark 19791983 run by writerpenciler frank miller and inkerpenciler klaus janson, whose daring reinvention of the character quickly made miller one of the. I rarely see panel layouts discussed, so i figured i would talk about them in detail by showing you one artist thats very good at panel layouts. Frank miller s 300 falls squarely in the former category. Sin city is a series of neonoir comics by american comic book writerartist frank miller.
Jan 24, 2016 i rarely see panel layouts discussed, so i figured i would talk about them in detail by showing you one artist thats very good at panel layouts. Alan moore attacks frank miller in comic book war of words. Aug 09, 2017 in a new episode of comic book shopping, were joined by legendary comics creator frank miller. In a new episode of comic book shopping, were joined by legendary comics creator frank miller. Falls canada, just steps away from the majestic falls and will feature more than 200,000 square feet of. The comic book industry dates back to the 1930s where it has started as a pastime for the nerd culture. Daredevil was the kind of book you tossed to green talent under the belief that they couldnt possibly make it worse. Sep 06, 2017 for more than 35 years, frank miller has been one of the most innovative, and at times, controversial comic book creators in industry history.
Frank miller reveals western sin city prequel in the works. A young frank miller, now comic book icon, was first exposed to this story through a film about the spartans and their desperate stand against the king of persia, xerxes. He is one of the most widelyrecognized and popular creators in comics, and is one of the. The sequel to 300 is finally hitting theaters this week. Daredevil est le comic qui a revele le jeune frank miller. Frank miller has never been the sort of guy to sit on the fence.
Cursed book by thomas wheeler, frank miller official. Thru the decades and years, it has evolved to become a culture of its own, with more and more people turning into enthusiasts. The latest frank miller batman comic, the dark knight returns. Although the differences are sometimes difficult to articulate, there really is a distinction between a comic and a graphic novel. Dec 06, 2011 alan moore, one of the most influential comic book creators of the past few decades, has launched an attack on fellow industry stalwart frank miller, condemning his work as misogynistic.
Mar 10, 2017 a young frank miller, now comic book icon, was first exposed to this story through a film about the spartans and their desperate stand against the king of persia, xerxes. Frank miller was born in olney, maryland, to a nurse mother and a carpenter and electrician father, and was raised in montpelier, vermont. Frank miller is regarded as one of the most influential and awarded professionals in the entertainment industry today, known for his intense, hardboiled storytelling and gritty noir aesthetic. The dark knight returns is a 1986 fourissue comic book miniseries starring batman, written by frank miller, illustrated by miller and klaus janson, and. Frank miller is an awardwinning comic book writer, novelist, inker, screenwriter, film director, and producer best known for daredevil, the dark knight returns, sin city, and 300, among others. Notable quotes by frank miller, the man who created batman. According with the dc universe preflashpoint, all this stories was part of the earth31. Frank miller a renowned name in the comic world was born on 27 th of january 1957. Comic book industry legend frank miller agrees to cgc inhouse private signing. He has a huge fan following for drawing and penciling wide range of comic books and graphic novels. Alan moore, one of the most influential comic book creators of the past few decades, has launched an attack on fellow industry stalwart frank miller, condemning his work as misogynistic. He talks about his career, the inspiration behind his work, and his thoughts on modern.
Rise of an empire isnt directly based on a frank miller comic like the original, it still has us reflecting back on millers long. Batman comics written and sometimes also illustrated by frank miller. Alan moore, frank miller and a group of some of the best comic book artists, including neil gaiman, scott mccloud, mike mignola, the hernandez brothers, and howard chaykin, paved the way to the emergence of new comic book publishers such as eclipse, fantagraphics books, dark horse and image comics. Comic book industry legend frank miller has agreed to do a cgc inhouse private signing, giving fans the incredible opportunity to have their collectibles autographed by the writer, artist, director and producer. Just over a year later miller was given complete control over writing and drawing daredevil. Comic book industry legend frank miller has agreed to do a cgc inhouse private signing, giving fans the incredible. He is one of the most widelyrecognized and popular creators in comics and is one of the most influential comics creators of his generation. Daredevil tpb 20082009 marvel by frank miller and klaus. Within one of the first issues in which miller wrote daredevil, he introduced a character of his own creation elektra. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The dark knight returns when you shop the largest online selection at.
He also created cursed with tom wheeler, which is being adapted as a series for netflix starring katherine langford. Frank miller is an american writer and comic book artist. Frank miller comic book art for sale heritage auctions. He is one of the most widelyrecognized and popular creators in comics, and is one of the most influential comics creators of his generation. I decided that i wanted to make comic books when i was five years old, the cartoonist says. Daredevil got a new lease on life in a landmark 19791983 run by writerpenciler frank miller and inkerpenciler klaus janson, whose daring reinvention of the character quickly made miller one of the biggest and most influential stars in the comic book industry. Rise of an empire isnt directly based on a frank miller comic like the original, it still has us reflecting back on miller. He has a huge fan following for drawing and penciling. Hes widely acclaimed as one of the greatest comic book writers and artists ever to pick up a pen which is justifiable, given how many iconic titles hes associated with but the visceral nature of his work has also made him one of the most controversial figures in the industry.
Frank miller comic books and graphic novels research. The comic book industry dates back to the 1930s where it has started as a pastime for the nerd. A marvel comics mainstay since 1964, daredevil got a new lease on life in a landmark 19791983 run by writerpenciler frank miller and inkerpenciler klaus janson, whose daring reinvention of the character. He is the writer and graphic designer of the famous black comic book stories ronin and batman. Frank miller is an american writer, artist and film director best known for his film noirstyle comic book stories. He talks about his career, the inspiration behind his work, and his thoughts on modern superhero. He is recognized as an american artist, author and a film director. As in all comics heres one of those differences, the plot is simple and the message is straightforward. Frank miller opens this absolutely must own graphic novel classic from 198788 by telling us that if the only batman we remember was adam west on saturday mornings, then we do not know the batman he once met, a much darker batman, a more real batman, the kind of batman that tim burton would succeed somewhat in bringing to the screen in 1989, but batman. A dame to kill for sin city dark horse,1st edition,signed,frank miller.
In 1979, 22yearold frank miller began drawing for marvels bimonthly daredevil comic book. See more ideas about frank miller, frank miller art, comic books art. Miller is widely known for creating the popular comic book series, sin city which garnered numerous accolades including two harvey awards and six eisner awards. Wolverine 1982 is the first solo adventure of xmen breakout character wolverine. Frank miller is one of the comic industrys most well known writerartists. In 2005, he made his directorial debut with the feature adaptation of the graphic novel sin city, codirected by robert rodriguez. Comic book theme wall decor and arts for your home.