Frank Miller's 300

Frank Miller's 300

I've been a fan of Frank Millers since I first picked up a copy of Sin City in the library about ten years ago. I was lucky enough to get 300 for Christmas this year.

300 depicts the story of who 300 Spartan warriors held off the Persians despite being massively outnumbered. Miller is a master of pen and ink and creates strong contract that while not strictly chiaroscuro have clear comparisons with the work of Caravaggio who painted subjects with great dramatic lighting. This dramatic style really lends itself to the battlefield of the Spartan and Miller has again created another great piece of work.

Another of my favourite comic artists is Mike Mignola of Hellboy fame. He has a similar style that is also truly striking.