Using a unique mashup of japanese manga and classic american comic book art, miller has created a gritty noir style that is all his own. The dark knight returns creator frank miller weighs in on. Oct 25, 2015 batman v superman in batman in the dark knight returns frank miller stay safe and healthy. Frank miller liked ben afflecks performance in batman v superman it was quite apparent that zack snyder s batman v superman. Batman complete frank miller leatherbound hc 1989 dc. When batman faces off against superman in movie theaters next year, itll be the latest stage of a relationship thats been around for more than half a century. Year one, bruce wayne first appears to watch the performance of dick grayson, age 12, and his family with a particularly creepy focus on dick. Dawn of justice, but does he approve of zack snyders take on the character.
Superman film announced at comic con digital and print sales of the graphic novel surged 161% in july after comic. He wrote and penciled the marvel series daredevil for a long time. Miller vividly remembers plotting that famed fight, which inspired next months batman v superman. Frank miller s dark knight series is considered noncanon to the mainstream batman continuity, with the exception of year one. The greatest battles ebook written by geoff johns, frank miller, scott snyder, jeph loeb, joe kelly, mark verheiden. Batman comics written and sometimes also illustrated by frank miller. Feb 17, 2020 as mentioned previously, frank miller is responsible for one of the most popular interpretations of batman ever. The dark knight returns is a 1986 fourissue comic book miniseries starring batman, written by frank miller, illustrated by.
Jun 02, 2016 the always outspoken frank miller has shared his thoughts on ben afflecks take on the caped crusader in batman v superman. Dawn of justice has officially hit theaters, and has driven comic book fans wild. Value of original frank miller comic art click to get an appraisal. Frank miller year one batman story was originally a self enclose story for his dark knight batman. Returns is a 1986 fourissue comic book miniseries starring batman, written by frank miller. Part 1 of 2 on the reliance of frank miller s work in many of batman s cinematic iterations. Superman film announced at comiccon digital and print sales of the graphic novel surged 161% in july after comiccon by. Dawn of justice drew substantial influence from frank miller s defining batman tale, the dark knight returns while superman wasn. According with the dc universe preflashpoint, all this stories was part of the earth31. Dawn of justice incorporated elements of frank miller s the dark knight returns, but director zack snyder believes we could still see a liveaction version of the classic story. Batman v superman in batman in the dark knight returns.
Frank miller liked ben afflecks performance in batman v superman. Mar 12, 2018 batman v superman was from a world totally different from the dark knight, while the dark knight being one of my most favorite movies of all time, if i were to give you a top 5 of the best movies. The whole premise behind superman working for the government is basically a show of force he is, without a doubt, the strongest being on the planet. Frank miller is one of the seminal creative talents who sparked todays onslaught of motion pictures featuring comic book characters and concepts. Frank miller on his dark knight returns 30 years later. One of the black label titles, it received considerably more detailed editorial oversight than originally planned as a result. Now, frank miller who created the dark knight batman comics series is weighing in on where he would like to see the movie franchise go next. Batman by frank miller frank miller batman, frank miller. When originally published, the series was simply titled batman. Frank miller explains why he keeps coming back to batman.
Released in the same year as alan moore and dave gibbonss seminal watchmen, the dark knight returns helped to move the comic book medium irrevocably to a darker, more sophisticated, and dare we say more literary level, leaving its. Dawn of justice drew substantial influence from frank miller s defining. Kevin smith has given hints as to what the batsuit will look like in batman vs. Details about batman in the man of steel sequel are reaching j. Supermanbatman is a monthly comic book series published by dc comics that features the publishers two most popular characters. Sep 06, 2017 it was quite apparent that zack snyders batman v superman.
When the series was collected into a single volume later that year, the story title for the first issue was. Where the latest film suffered is because batman and superman were both these dark, opaque, angsty creatures, said gibbons. Before he can fully defeat superman, batman suddenly has a heart attack, apparently dying. Its about time frank miller showed the man of steel some love, and hell do it with superman. 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. The legendary comic writerartists influence can be felt everywhere from batman v superman. What batman vs superman owes frank miller comic books. The dark knight returns book sales surge after batman vs. Legendary writer and artist frank miller depicted the most famous batman vs. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read batman vs. Synopsis a collection of 6 stories comics where the famous duo have a battle of some sort for one reason or another. What batman vs superman owes frank miller comic books on.
May 10, 2017 comic book writer frank miller talks his favorite version of batman and his inspiration for the dark knight returns on entertainment weekly. Batman v superman director zach snyder will have talks in the next few days with the man who first pitched the two superheroes against each other in an iconic comic book tale 30 years ago. Geoff johns is an awardwinning writer and one of the most popular contemporary comic book writers today. His miniseries, the dark knight returns, focuses on an older batman who is forced to come out of retirement. Although he was already a comics legend in the making before tackling batman, the dark knight returns made frank miller practically a celestial being. May 26, 2019 frank miller and john romita jrs superman. He is one of the most widelyrecognized and popular creators in comics and is one of the most influential comics creators of his generation. The dark knight, with a different subtitle for each issue the dark knight returns, the dark knight.
Frank millers all star batman vs new 52 batman comic vine. A groundbreaking artist and writer, miller is credited with breathing new life into both batman and daredevil titles, while creating his own legends like sin city and 300 using a unique mashup of japanese manga and classic american comic book art, miller has created a gritty noir style. The always outspoken frank miller has shared his thoughts on ben afflecks take on the caped crusader in batman v superman. Superman argues that such a thing would be wrong until batman steps in and actually mocks superman for not taking advantage of his powers to accomplish such a goal. The master race frank miller scripted and illustrated the highly acclaimed 1986 dark knight series, set in a possible nearfuture. Apr 24, 2015 frank miller is returning to the world of batman. Miller isnt the only legendary comic artist opening up about batman v superman. His many works have not only redefined classic characters, but also, on. Plenty more combat feats than frank miller s batman. Miller, the comic writer and artist behind the seminal work the dark knight returns, released in 1986, and its 21st century followup, batman.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. I could easily do the frank miller elseworlds part of the page, even get some pictures for it. Frank miller is an american writer, artist and film director best known for his film noirstyle comic book stories. With the story building into one of the most epic showdowns between batman and superman ever, this quote definitely stands out. Geoff johns, joe kelly, jeph loeb, frank miller, scott snyder, mark. Comic bookscience fictionsuperhero collection release date. Frank miller hates every batman movie, refuses to watch any. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Miller was a big comics writerartist in the 70s and 80s. Comic books on the big screen what batman vs superman owes frank miller. At various times throughout their history, the heroes have been the closest of allies and friends, while other stories put them at each others throats. The dark knight returns creator frank miller weighs in on ben.
Over the years, many of our best writers and artists have given in to the allure of pitting the man of steel and the dark knight against each other in a brains vs brawn fight to the finish. Johns, ed benes, scott snyder, greg capullo, frank miller and klaus janson. The greatest battles comic online free and high quality. A beautiful leatherbound collection of frank miller s best batman stories. His passion for sitcoms is on full display in the weekly podcast must have seen tv. His works include batman the dark knight returns, batman. Comic book legend frank miller reveals his favorite batman. Dec 16, 2019 in the comic book realm, superman and batman remain the gold standard of superhero icons. Buried in the closing credits of zack snyders new superhero blockbuster, batman v superman. The dark knight strikes again by frank miller, lynn. Batman v superman was from a world totally different from the dark knight, while the dark knight being one of my most favorite movies of all time, if i. The gritty dark knight series of comics rescued batman from camp. Dawn of justice drew substantial influence from frank millers defining batman tale, the dark knight returns while superman wasn.
Year one the dark knight strikes again all star batman and robin the boy wonder the dark knight iii. Frank miller, softspoken yet brutally intense in the pages of the comic books he writes, draws and directs, has sparked a legacy of profound grittiness and raw emotion in his groundbreaking stewardship of dc comics iconic batman. Johns is the author of the new york times bestselling graphic novels aquaman. The dark knight returns is a 1986 fourissue comic book miniseries starring batman, written by frank miller, illustrated by miller and klaus janson, and published by dc comics. A brief comic book history of the worlds finest super bros. He singlehandedly redefined the presentation of comic book characters and heroic fiction with his granddaddy of graphic novels, the dark knight returns. Frank miller daredevil vs frank miller batman we all know that frank miller s shadow and influence looms large over both of these characters in terms of both tone and overall storytelling.
Yes, it feels really out of place that superman would become a government sellout. The dark knight returns is a 1986 fourissue comic book miniseries starring batman, written by frank miller, illustrated by miller. Year one, sin city, and 300 he also directed the film version of the spirit, shared directing duties with robert rodriguez. In the comic book realm, superman and batman remain the gold standard. Dawn of justice posters and trailers and wondered why batman and superman are fighting each other well, you clearly havent read too many of their comics. Dawn of justice, there is a thankyou to frank miller. Frank miller hates every batman movie, refuses to watch.
Year one, the series has finally been given a scheduled release date. Frank miller on the future of the batman movie franchise. For the first time ever, the dark knight and the man of steel have faced off on. Supermanbatman premiered in august 2003, an update of the previous series, worlds finest comics, in which superman and batman regularly joined forces supermanbatman explores the camaraderie, antagonism, and friendship between its title. Batman has a 2nd suit in batman v superman and it sounds epic. In the comic book realm, superman and batman remain the gold standard of superhero icons. Aside from a comicsaccurate battle suit bats used in his showdown with superman, the film lifted dialogue directly from frank miller s seminal work, as well as paying homage to its iconic graphic novel cover with a short. If nothing else, dawn of justice has proven that zack snyder knows his stuff, and has no trouble adapting comic books source material to the big screen. When a school field trip inadvertently summons aliens from beyond the stars on a quest to take over earth the man of steel steps in to save the day, and teach a lesson in standing up to bullies. Oh, yeah i so much wanted batman to win, i cant tell you. Frank miller was born in olney, maryland, to a nurse mother and a carpenter and electrician father, and was raised in montpelier, vermont. Batman v superman in batman in the dark knight returns frank. It was quite apparent that zack snyders batman v superman. Batman v superman and the frank miller problem part 1.
Dawn of justice took its fair share of inspiration for the character of batman bruce wayne from frank miller s the dark knight returns. This blog post contains spoilers for batman 1989 around the time that frank miller s dark knight returns came out in 86, that really charged up batman s look and really redefined the character as a dark and gritty character, once movie producers saw that they said. He essentially informed an entire generation how to write both batman and daredevil. Dawn of justice heavily based on millers landmark 1986 comic batman. Where the latest film suffered is because batman and superman. Frank miller began his career in comics in the late 1970s and rose to fame while first drawing, and then writing, daredevil for marvel comics. The dark knight returns alternatively titled batman. A groundbreaking artist and writer, miller is credited with breathing new life into both batman and daredevil titles, while creating his own legends like sin city and 300. Nov 25, 2015 although he was already a comics legend in the making before tackling batman, the dark knight returns made frank miller practically a celestial being.
Wonder woman in dark knight strikes again comic book artists, comic. In what is said to be the canonical start of all of frank miller s batman works following batman. Aug 20, 2014 frank miller is a comic book author known and admired for his deeply dark brand of visual storytelling, perhaps most recognized from the movie adaptations of his graphic novels sin city and the. Frank miller returns to batman with new comic miniseries. I am a geek, fanboy of comic book superheroes who has been fortunate enough. Miller on the storys plot, and said, the version that was finally done was about his fourth or fifth draft.
Frank miller to reportedly advise zack snyder during san diego comiccon, director zack snyder announced that batman would be appearing with superman. Mar 09, 2016 the dark knight returns alternatively titled batman. Just yesterday, watchmen artist dave gibbons gave his opinion on the film, going more indepth than miller. During san diego comic con, director zack snyder announced that batman would be appearing with superman in the man of steel followup by having actor harry lennix read a passage from frank miller s. Superman was announced at the 20 international comic con, snyder had man of steel costar harry lennix read a famous quote from frank miller s the dark knight returns comic book. The dark knight returns is a 1986 fourissue comic book miniseries starring batman, written by frank miller, illustrated by miller and klaus. Frank miller liked ben afflecks performance in batman v. Is it me or is the superman in frank millers the dark. The longawaited companion piece to miller s seminal comic story batman. No overall, i wasnt overly impressed with this collection. Frank miller is a comic book author known and admired for his deeply dark brand of visual storytelling, perhaps most recognized from the movie adaptations of his graphic novels sin. Comic books on the big screen what batman vs superman owes. The greatest battles collected by frank miller genre.