Frank Miller

Frank Miller (born 27 January 1957 in Olney, Maryland) is an American writer and artist best known for his film noir-style comic book stories. He is acclaimed as one of the most influential and popular creators in comics today. Image File history File links Frank_miller. ... January 27 is the 27th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1957 (MCMLVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Olney is a census-designated place and an unincorporated area of Montgomery County, Maryland, located in the north central part of the state, twenty miles north of Washington, D.C.. It was largely agricultural until the 1960s, when growth of the Washington suburbs led to its conversion into a mostly... Official language(s) None Capital Annapolis Largest city Baltimore Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 42nd 32,160 km² 145 km 400 km 21 37°53N to 39°43N 75°4W to 79°33W Population  - Total (2000)  - Density Ranked 19th 5,296,486 165... The term writer can apply to anyone who creates a written work, but the word more usually designates those who write creatively or professionally, or those who have written in many different forms. ... Artist is a descriptive term applied to a person who engages in an activity deemed to be an art. ... This still from The Big Combo (1955) demonstrates the visual style of film noir at its most extreme. ... A comic book is a magazine or book containing the art form of comics. ...

Biography

Early career

Raised in Montpelier, Vermont, Miller was a comic fan from an early age. Setting out to become an artist he eventually received his first published work in The Twilight Zone for Gold Key Comics in 1978. This was followed by various pencilling work for anthology titles from DC Comics and his first work at Marvel Comics in John Carter: Warlord of Mars #18. It was at Marvel that Miller would settle in as a regular fill in and cover artist, working on a variety of titles. One of these jobs was drawing Spectacular Spider-Man #27 and 28. These issues featured Daredevil as a supporting character. At this time Daredevil was a minor character with his own poor selling title; however, Miller saw something in the character he liked and asked then Marvel Editor-in-Chief Jim Shooter if he could work on Daredevil's regular title. Shooter agreed and made the decision to make Miller the new penciller on the title. Vermont State House, Vermonts third on this site, built in 1859 Nickname: Motto: Official website: www. ... The Twilight Zone original opening. ... Gold Key Comics was an imprint of Western Publishing. ... Anthology may also mean a Alien Ant Farm album ANThology, see Anthology (AAF Album) An anthology is a collection of literary works, originally of poems, but in recent years its usage has broadened to be applied to collections of short stories and comic strips. ... The current DC Comics logo, adopted in May 2005. ... It has been suggested that Felicia (pseudonym) be merged into this article or section. ... In 1911, Edgar Rice Burroughs, now better known as the creator of the character Tarzan, began his writing career with A Princess of Mars, a rousing tale of pulp adventure on the planet Barsoom or Mars. ... Cover for Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man #132 (1987). ... For people who perform risky stunts as a profession, see stunt performer. ... Cover image of Harbinger #1 from Valiant Comics Jim Shooter (born September 27, 1951 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) is an United States writer, occasional fill-in artist, editor, and publisher for various comic books. ...

The early 1980s and Daredevil

Cover to Daredevil #168, Elektra's first appearance.

Miller's first issue of Daredevil was #158, which was the last part of an ongoing story written by Roger McKenzie. Although still conforming to traditional comic book styles, Miller infused this first issue with his own film noir style which proved to be a success. After this issue Miller became one of Marvel's fastest rising stars and also started plotting stories with McKenzie. Miller's art was highly detailed but still noirish as his run progressed. Learning from Neal Adams, Miller would sit for hours sketching the roofs and streets of New York in an attempt to give his Dardevil art an authentic feel not commonly seen in superhero comics at the time. Miller was so successful on the title that it became a monthly title after being bi-monthly for many years. From issue 168 in 1981, Miller took over full duties as writer and penciller, with Klaus Janson providing inks. This issue saw the first appearance of Elektra, a character who would become incredibly popular in her own right. Download high resolution version (662x1022, 1126 KB)Cover to Daredevil #168. ... Download high resolution version (662x1022, 1126 KB)Cover to Daredevil #168. ... For people who perform risky stunts as a profession, see stunt performer. ... For people who perform risky stunts as a profession, see stunt performer. ... This still from The Big Combo (1955) demonstrates the visual style of film noir at its most extreme. ... Green Lantern/Green Arrow #76 (April 1970), the first of a landmark run by artist Neal Adams and writer Denny ONeil. ... Official language(s) None, English de facto Capital Albany Largest city New York City Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 27th 141,205 km² 455 km 530 km 13. ... Klaus Janson is an American comic book artist, working primarily for Marvel Comics and DC Comics. ... Elektra Natchios is a fictional character, a Marvel Comics superhero. ...

Miller began to infuse the comic with darker themes and stories heavily influenced by Japanese manga strips. This peaked when in issue 181 he had the assassin Bullseye kill Elektra. Although deaths of supporting characters were commonplace in comics at the time, a death of a major character like Elektra was not. Miller made it clear with the next few issues that he intended Elektra to remain dead. Miller finished his Daredevil run with issue 191; in his time he had transformed a secondary Marvel character to one of the most popular and best-selling characters. Miller himself had become the industry's hottest creator and was in demand. A page from the Marmalade Boy manga, volume 1 (Japanese version) Manga (漫画) is the Japanese word for comics and print cartoons; outside of Japan, it usually refers specifically to Japanese comics. ... Jack Ruby murdered the assassin, Lee Harvey Oswald, in a very public manner. ... Bullseye is a fictional character, a supervillain in the Marvel Comics universe who is primarily an enemy of Daredevil. ...

During this time Miller and writer Chris Claremont had produced a four part Wolverine mini series in 1982, spinning off from the popular X-Men title. Miller used this title to expand on Wolverine's character while featuring more of his manga-influnced art. The series was a critical success and further cemented Miller's place as a major talent. Miller also found time to draw a short Batman Christmas story for a DC Comics Christmas special. This was his first encounter with a character who, like Daredevil, he would become closely associated with. Chris Claremont. ... Wolverine (a. ... The X-Men are a group of comic book superheroes featured in Marvel Comics. ... The DC Comics superhero Batman (originally and still sometimes referred to as the Batman or the Bat-Man) is a fictional character who first appeared in Detective Comics #27 in May 1939. ... Christmas (literally, the Mass of Jesus Christ) is a traditional holiday observed on 25 December. ... The current DC Comics logo, adopted in May 2005. ...

Miller rounded out this time by writing and drawing The Elektra Saga, a mini series explaining the origins of the character, and Ronin for DC Comics, his first creator-owned title. Ronin was a six-issue mini series first published by DC from 1983 to 1984. With Ronin, Miller not only refined his own art and storytelling techniques, but also helped change how creator rights were viewed, and proved that comics in new formats could be commercially viable. Ronin was also his most clearly manga-influenced title, drawing mainly from the black and white Lone Wolf and Cub series. After Ronin, Miller was relatively quiet in 1985; his only published work was a single issue of Daredevil (issue 219), inspired by the film High Plains Drifter. Things would be much different in 1986 as Miller reached a peak of creativity and would redefine one of the industry's oldest characters. Elektra Natchios is a fictional character, a Marvel Comics superhero. ... Ronin Book One Ronin is a graphic novel by Frank Miller in which a ronin is re-incarnated in a dystopic near-future New York. ... The current DC Comics logo, adopted in May 2005. ... Creator ownership is an arrangement in which the creator or creators of a work of fiction retain full ownership of the material, regardless of whether it is self-published or by a corporate publisher. ... A page from the Marmalade Boy manga, volume 1 (Japanese version) Manga (漫画) is the Japanese word for comics and print cartoons; outside of Japan, it usually refers specifically to Japanese comics. ... Lone Wolf and Cub manga, Volume 1 (English version) Lone Wolf and Cub (known in Japan as Kozure Ōkami 子連れ狼) is a well-known gekiga or manga created by the writer Kazuo Koike and the artist Goseki Kojima. ... High Plains Drifter is a 1973 Western movie starring and directed by Clint Eastwood, wherein he plays a character clearly influenced by the Man with No Name from Sergio Leones A Fistful of Dollars and its sequels. ...

The late 1980s and The Dark Knight Returns

The first issue of The Dark Knight Returns

In 1986 DC Comics released the first issue of The Dark Knight Returns (commonly shortened to DKR), a four-issue mini-series printed in the new "prestige" format, and written and drawn by Miller, with colours by Lynn Varley and inks by Klaus Janson. JPG version of BMP bookcover, originally from fansite, apparently. ... JPG version of BMP bookcover, originally from fansite, apparently. ... The current DC Comics logo, adopted in May 2005. ... The premiere issue of the series The Dark Knight Returns (commonly abbreviated to DKR) is a superhero comic book story published by DC Comics between 1985 and 1986, starring Batman and was written and drawn by Frank Miller. ... Lynn Varley is an artist who has been responsible for the coloring of several comics. ... Klaus Janson is an American comic book artist, working primarily for Marvel Comics and DC Comics. ...

The story told how Batman, retired after the death of Robin, returns to fight crime in a future where crime and violence have taken over. Meant as a possible finale for Batman, Miller created a tough, gritty portrayal of The Dark Knight. Reaction to the series was like nothing seen before. Released the same year as Watchmen, it showed a new form of more 'adult-oriented' storytelling to a mainstream audience, as well as diehard comics fans. Receiving massive amounts of media publicity, Miller found that he had not only redefined Batman in comics, but had managed to remove the campy image many had of the character from the 1960s television series. A classic image of Batman and Robin reinterpreted by painter Alex Ross. ... Watchmen is a twelve-issue comic book written by Alan Moore and illustrated by Dave Gibbons. ... Batman was the title of an exceptionally popular 1960s TV series based on the comic-book character Batman that aired on ABC TV for 2 1/2 seasons from 12 January 1966 to 14 March 1968. ...

The Dark Knight Returns had a huge influence; it heralded a new wave of darker, more 'realistic' characters in comics, and along with The Killing Joke, it was a major influence on Tim Burton's Batman in 1989. The trade paperback proved to be a huge seller for DC and remains in print 20 years after first being published. In addition, this comic finally helped to sever the formerly benign relationship between the two most recognizable DC Comics superheroes, Batman and Superman. Cover to Batman: The Killing Joke. ... Tim Burton as he appears on a book cover. ... Batman DVD cover, 1997 release version Batman was released in U.S. theaters on June 23, 1989 by Warner Bros. ... The current DC Comics logo, adopted in May 2005. ... The DC Comics superhero Batman (originally and still sometimes referred to as the Batman or the Bat-Man) is a fictional character who first appeared in Detective Comics #27 in May 1939. ... Superman, aka the Man of Steel, is a fictional character and superhero who first appeared in Action Comics #1 in 1938, and for several decades has been one of the most popular and well-known comic book icons of all-time. ...

1986 also saw Miller return to Daredevil with artist David Mazzucchelli, creating a story arc that, like DKR, redefined and reinvigorated its main character. In Born Again, we learn about the hero's Catholic background, and witness the destruction (and "rebirth") of alter ego Matt Murdock at the hands of archnemisis The Kingpin. (The Daredevil run actually precedes The Dark Knight Returns by several months, and, in fact, began in late-1985) Dave Mazzucchelli is a comic book artist. ... The Kingpin (Wilson Fisk) is a supervillain in Marvel Comics universe who is an enemy of Spiderman, Daredevil, and the Punisher. ...

Born Again was also hugely influential. Although it never received the massive media coverage Dark Knight Returns did, it changed the character of Daredevil and was a strong influence on the Daredevil film released in 2003. Daredevil is a 2003 movie directed by Mark Steven Johnson, who also wrote the screenplay. ...

Miller and artist Bill Sienkiewicz also produced the graphic novel Daredevil:Love and War in 1986. Featuring the character of The Kingpin, it appears to be unconnected to Born Again and can be seen as a companion piece to that story. Miller and Sienkiewicz also produced the eight issue mini series Elektra:Assassin for Epic Comics. Set outside regular Marvel continuity, it featured a bizarre tale of cyborgs and ninjas, while expanding further on Elektra's origins. Both of these projects were well received critically, Elektra:Assassin was praised for its bold storytelling, but neither had the influence or reached as many readers as Dark Knight Returns and Born Again. Bill Sienkiewicz in Gijón, Spain. ... A graphic novel (GN) is a long-form comic book, usually with lengthy and complex storylines, and often aimed at more mature audiences. ... A cover for the mini-series Havok & Wolverine by Kent Williams Epic Comics was a creator-owned imprint of Marvel Comics started in 1982, lasting through the mid-1990s, and being briefly revived on a small scale in the mid-2000s. ... 7 of 9, a Borg in Star Trek: Voyager The term cyborg, a portmanteau of cybernetic organism, is used to designate an organism which is a mixture of organic and mechanical (synthetic) parts. ... This article or section contains information that has not been verified and thus might not be reliable. ... Elektra Natchios is a fictional character, a Marvel Comics superhero. ...

Miller's final major story in this period was in Batman issues 404-407 in 1987. Titled Batman: Year One, this was Miller's version of the origin of Batman in which he retconned many details and adapted the story to fit his Dark Knight continuity. Proving to be hugely popular, this was as influential (it provided a basis for the film Batman Begins) as Miller's previous work and a trade paperback released in 1988 remains in print and is one of DC's best selling books. Batman: Year One was the title of a comic book written by Frank Miller, illustrated by David Mazzuchelli and colored/painted by Richmond Lewis, released in 1988 by DC Comics. ... Retroactive continuity – commonly contracted to the portmanteau word retcon – refers to the act of changing previously established details of a fictional setting, often without providing an explanation for the changes within the context of that setting. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... Batman Begins (2005) is an American film based on the comic book character created by Bob Kane. ...

Miller had also drawn the covers for the first twelves issues of First Comics English language reprints of Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima's Lone Wolf and Cub. This helped bring Japanese manga to a wider western audience. First Comics was an American publisher of comic books. ... Kazuo Koike (小池一夫 Koike Kazuo, born May 8, 1936 in Daisen, Akita Prefecture -) is a manga-ka. ... Goseki Kojima (小島剛夕 Kojima Gōseki, November 3, 1928 - January 5, 2000) was a manga-ka. ... Lone Wolf and Cub manga, Volume 1 (English version) Lone Wolf and Cub (known in Japan as Kozure ÅŒkami 子連れ狼) is a well-known gekiga or manga created by the writer Kazuo Koike and the artist Goseki Kojima. ... A page from the Marmalade Boy manga, volume 1 (Japanese version) Manga (漫画) is the Japanese word for comics and print cartoons; outside of Japan, it usually refers specifically to Japanese comics. ...

During this time Miller (along with Alan Moore and Howard Chaykin) had been in dispute with DC Comics over a proposed ratings system for comics. Disagreeing with what he saw as censorship, Miller refused to do any further work for DC and he would take his future projects to the independent publisher Dark Horse. From now on Miller would be a major supporter of creator rights and be a major voice against censorship in comics. Alan Moore Alan Moore (born November 18, 1953, in Northampton, England) is a British writer most famous for his work in comics, including the acclaimed graphic novels Watchmen, V for Vendetta and From Hell. ... Howard V. Chaykin (born 1948) is an American comic book writer and artist famous for his innovative storytelling and sometimes controversial titles. ... The current DC Comics logo, adopted in May 2005. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards and appeal to a wider international audience, this article may require cleanup. ... A dark horse candidate is one who is nominated unexpectedly, without previously having been discussed or considered as a likely choice. ...

The 1990s and Sin City

Miller's cover to Elektra Lives Again.

After leaving DC, Miller intended to only release his work via Dark Horse, however he had one final project for Epic Comics. Elektra Lives Again was a fully painted graphic novel written and drawn by Miller and coloured by Lynn Varley. Telling the story of the resurrection of Elektra from the dead and Daredevil's quest to find her, it was the first example of a new style in Miller's art, as well as showing Miller's willingness to experiment with new storytelling techniques. Image File history File links Elektragraphicnovel. ... Image File history File links Elektragraphicnovel. ... A dark horse candidate is one who is nominated unexpectedly, without previously having been discussed or considered as a likely choice. ... A cover for the mini-series Havok & Wolverine by Kent Williams Epic Comics was a creator-owned imprint of Marvel Comics started in 1982, lasting through the mid-1990s, and being briefly revived on a small scale in the mid-2000s. ... A graphic novel (GN) is a long-form comic book, usually with lengthy and complex storylines, and often aimed at more mature audiences. ... Lynn Varley is an artist who has been responsible for the coloring of several comics. ... It has been suggested that Resurrection of the dead be merged into this article or section. ... Elektra Natchios is a fictional character, a Marvel Comics superhero. ... For people who perform risky stunts as a profession, see stunt performer. ...

1990 saw Miller and artist Geoff Darrow start work on Hard Boiled, a three issue mini series which suffered from long delays between issues. That aside, the title was a mix of violence and satire which was praised for Darrow's highly detailed art and Miller's writing. At the same time Miller and artist Dave Gibbons produced Give Me Liberty, a four issue mini series for Dark Horse. This was another mixture of action, violence and political satire, the title sold well and firmly cemented Miller's reputation as a writer of more 'adult' comic books. Give Me Liberty was followed by several follow up series and specials, all were written by Miller and drawn by Gibbons. Cover art by Geof Darrow Geof (Geoffrey) Darrow (October 21, 1955) is a comic artist and designer born in Iowa, USA. He was a student at Hanna-Barbera cartoon studios after studying at the American Academy of Fine Arts in Chicago. ... Hard Boiled is Frank Millers loose graphic novel adaptation of Philip K. Dicks Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?; the same source material for Ridley Scotts sci-fi/neo-noir cult favourite Blade Runner. ... Satire is a literary technique of writing or art which exposes the follies of its subject (for example, individuals, organizations, or states) to ridicule, often as an intended means of provoking or preventing change. ... Screenshot of Beneath a Steel Sky, backgrounds courtesy of Dave Gibbons. ... Writing by Frank Miller Art by Dave Gibbons Story A young african-american girl from the ghetto struggles against impossible odds in near future, to save the United States wich had broken up into several extremist nations. ... A dark horse candidate is one who is nominated unexpectedly, without previously having been discussed or considered as a likely choice. ...

Miller also wrote the script for RoboCop 2 and RoboCop 3. Both were not received well critically. After RoboCop 3, Miller stated that he would never allow Hollywood to make movie adaptations of his comics, being disgusted with the constant studio interference with his scriptwriting. In 2003, Miller's screenplay for RoboCop 2 was adapted by Steven Grant for Avatar Press's Pulsaar imprint, which now owns the rights to create comics based on RoboCop. Illustrated by Juan Jose Ryp, the series is called Frank Miller's RoboCop and contains plot elements that were divided between RoboCop 2 and RoboCop 3. RoboCop is a satirical 1987 science fiction action movie, directed by Paul Verhoeven. ... ... RoboCop 2 Poster RoboCop 2 is a satirical science fiction film, released in 1990 and set in the near future in a dystopian metropolitan Detroit, Michigan. ... Steven Grant is a writer of comics who has worked for both Marvel and DC, as well as various independent companies. ... Avatar Press is an smaller American comic book publishing house based out of Urbana, Illinois. ... RoboCop 2 Poster RoboCop 2 is a satirical science fiction film, released in 1990 and set in the near future in a dystopian metropolitan Detroit, Michigan. ... RoboCop 3 is a science fiction satire film, released in 1993, set in the near future in a dystopian metropolitan Detroit, Michigan. ...

Daredevil:Man Without Fear was a mini series published by Marvel Comics in 1993. In this Miller and artist John Romita Jr. retold Daredevil's origins in much the same way Miller retconned Batman's origin in Batman: Year One. Miller also returned to superheroes by writing an issue of Todd McFarlane's Spawn, as well as the Spawn/Batman crossover for Image Comics. For people who perform risky stunts as a profession, see stunt performer. ... It has been suggested that Felicia (pseudonym) be merged into this article or section. ... John Romita, Jr. ... Retroactive continuity – commonly contracted to the portmanteau word retcon – refers to the act of changing previously established details of a fictional setting, often without providing an explanation for the changes within the context of that setting. ... Batman: Year One was the title of a comic book written by Frank Miller, illustrated by David Mazzuchelli and colored/painted by Richmond Lewis, released in 1988 by DC Comics. ... Spawn #1 (1992), featuring one of McFarlanes most popular creations Todd McFarlane (born March 16, 1961 in Calgary, Alberta) is a cartoonist, comic book writer, artist, and media entrepreneur. ... Spawn is the main character of a comic book of the same title from Todd McFarlane Productions. ... Image Comics is the third or fourth largest comic book publisher in the United States. ...

In 1991 Miller started work on his first Sin City story. Serialised in Dark Horse Presents issues 51 to 62, this was Miller's first completely solo work as he wrote and drew the story in black and white to emphasize its film noir origins. Proving to be another success, the story was released in a trade paperback. This first Sin City "yarn" was re-released in 2005 under the name The Hard Goodbye. Sin City proved to be Miller's main project for much of the remainder of the decade as Miller told more stories based in this noir world of his creation. Sin City proved artistically lucrative for Miller and again brought his work to a wider audience outside of comics. Cover of Sin City shows Marv walking through the rain. ... Dark Horse Presents was the original comic book published by Dark Horse Comics and for years was their flagship title. ... This still from The Big Combo (1955) demonstrates the visual style of film noir at its most extreme. ...

Miller complemented his Sin City work in 1998 with 300, coloured again by Lynn Varley, a tale of Spartan warriors and their battle to protect their land from Persian invaders. Released initially as a five issue mini series, it was later complied into a hardcover collection with wider pages to better fit Miller and Varley's art. 300 was republished in a widescreen format. ... Sparta (Σπάρτη) was a city in ancient Greece, whose territory included, in Classical times, all Laconia and Messenia, and which was the most powerful state of the Peloponnesus. ... The Persian Empire refers to lands ruled by a number of Persian dynasties. ...

2000 onwards

Miller's cover to The Dark Knight Strikes Again #1.

Miller started the new millennium off with the long awaited sequel to The Dark Knight Returns for DC Comics after Miller had put aside past differences with DC.The Dark Knight Strikes Again was initially released as a three issue series. Although sales were excellent, critical reaction was decidedly mixed. Miller was criticised for what seemed like a rejection of the straightforwardly "dark and gritty" style of comics he helped create. Readers expecting a straight continuation of the first story encountered a more satirical, surrealistic and generally experimental story. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (500x760, 62 KB) Summary scan Licensing File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (500x760, 62 KB) Summary scan Licensing File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... The Dark Knight Strikes Again (also refered to as DK2) is a Batman graphic novel by Frank Miller with Lynn Varley. ... A millennium is a period of time, literally equal to one thousand years (from Latin mille, thousand, and annum, year). ... A sequel is a work of fiction in literature, film, and other creative works that is produced after a completed work, and is set in the same universe but at a later time. ... The current DC Comics logo, adopted in May 2005. ... The Dark Knight Strikes Again (also refered to as DK2) is a Batman graphic novel by Frank Miller with Lynn Varley. ...

Miller's stance against movie adaptations (brought on by his Robocop experiences) was to change after Robert Rodriguez made a short film from one of Miller's Sin City short stories. Rodriguez showed this short film to Miller who was so pleased with the result that he approved a full-length film, Sin City. The movie was released in the US on April 1, 2005, using Miller's original comics panels as storyboards. Miller and Rodriguez are credited as co-directors, which Rodriguez insisted upon. The Director's Guild of America would not permit Miller's being credited in this fashion and as a result Rodriguez decided to resign from the Guild. The film's success has brought renewed attention to Miller and to Sin City. A sequel and proposed TV series would not only adapt existing stories, but new stories written by Miller. Miller will also be writing a new story exclusively for the film sequel of Sin City. According to www.comicbookmovie.com this original story will revolve around the character of Nancy Callahan and her revenge against the Roark family for the sake of her savior, John Hartigan. RoboCop is a satirical 1987 science fiction action movie, directed by Paul Verhoeven. ... Robert Rodriguez (born June 20, 1968) is a Mexican-American film director. ... Short subject is an American film industry term that historically has referred to any film in the format of two reels, or approximately 20 minutes running time, or less. ... Cover of Sin City shows Marv walking through the rain. ... This article is in need of attention. ... Sin City is a 2005 neo-noir film based on the graphic novels of the same name, directed by Robert Rodriguez. ... See also March 31, 2005 - April 2005 - April 2, 2005 Hamas and Islamic Jihad have declared, in principle, their intention to join the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO). ... A storyboard for an 8-minute animated cartoon. ... The film director, on the right, gives last minute direction to the cast and crew, whilst filming a costume drama on location in London. ... Directors Guild of America (DGA) is the labor union which represents the interests of film and television directors in the United States motion picture industry. ...

He is also due to collaborate with Metal Gear Solid creator Hideo Kojima on a digital comic book for the Sony PSP called Metal Gear Solid BD. Miller has also returned to writing Batman in 2005, taking on the writing duties of All Star Batman and Robin. Metal Gear Solid, (Japanese:メタルギアソリッド ) commonly abbreviated as MGS, is a stealth-based game developed by Konami and first published for the PlayStation video game console in 1998. ... Hideo Kojima Hideo Kojima (小島秀夫 Kojima Hideo, born August 24, 1963) is a Japanese video game designer at Konami. ... The finished PlayStation Portable, and a variety of accessories. ... All Star Batman and Robin the Boy Wonder is an ongoing, bimonthly comic book series that launched in July 2005, written by Frank Miller, drawn by Jim Lee, and published by DC Comics. ...

In 2006, Miller announced that his next Batman book would be called "Holy Terror, Batman!". In the story, Batman defends Gotham City against attacks by real-life terrorist group Al Qaeda. [1] 2006 (MMVI in Roman) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Holy Terror, Batman! is a 200 page graphic novel by Frank Miller, set for a 2006 release. ... The exact definition of terrorism is highly controversial. ... Osama bin Laden, founder of al-Qaeda. ...

Cameo Appearances

Frank Miller as the Priest in Sin City

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• In RoboCop 2, he plays "Frank, the chemist" and dies in an explosion in the drug lab.
• In the Daredevil movie, he appears as a corpse with a pen in his head, thrown by Bullseye, who steals his motorcycle. The credits list Frank Miller as "Man with Pen in Head".
• In Sin City he plays the priest killed by Marv in the confessional.
• In the 1994 film Jugular Wine: A Vampire Oddyssey, he is killed by vampires in front of Stan Lee, who compares his killers to "angels."

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Quotes

"I figured Daredevil must be Catholic because only a Catholic could be both an attorney and a vigilante." An attorney is someone who represents someone else in the transaction of business: For attorney-at-law, see lawyer, solicitor, barrister or civil law notary. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ...

"American comics are so constipated." -- from the book "Eisner/Miller" (ISBN 1569717559), a dialogue/interview/debate between Frank Miller and comic art icon Will Eisner Will Eisner (March 3, 1917, Brooklyn, New York City – January 3, 2005, Lauderdale Lakes, Florida) was an acclaimed American comics writer, artist and entrepreneur. ...

"No. Well, let's put it this way. This month [not long after Sept. 11, 2001], I don't think so. It's been a long couple of months." -- Miller being asked by A.V. Club if there's a God.[2]

"He's a dick!" -- referring to Batman's character in Dark Knight Strikes Again, Wondercon San Francisco, Feb 12, 2006.

"It is, not to put too fine a point on it, a piece of propaganda... Superman punched out Hitler. So did Captain America. That's one of the things they're there for," -- midway through the writing of Holy Terror, which sees Batman defending Gotham City from terrorist attack, BBC News, Feb 15, 2006.

External links

• Extensive review of 300 with artwork
• Frank Miller Batman Gallery
• Art of Frank Miller
• "The Complete Frank Miller Website"
• Miller discusses All Star Batman and Robin
• Frank Miller Chronology
• Frank Miller at the Internet Movie Database