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'''''300''''' is an historically inspired [[comic book]] (though not completely adherent to actual historical facts) later collected as a [[graphic novel]], written and illustrated by [[Frank Miller (comics)|Frank Miller]] with painted colors by [[Lynn Varley]]. The comic loosely depicts the [[Battle of Thermopylae]] and the events leading up to it from the perspective of [[Leonidas I]], king of [[Sparta]]. ''300'' was particularly inspired by the [[1962]] film ''[[The 300 Spartans]]'', a movie that Miller watched as a young boy.<ref name="spartanfilm">[[Frank Miller (comics)|Frank Miller]], ''300'' #3 (July 1998),"slings & arrows" letters page, [[Dark Horse Comics]]</ref> |
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Every page of the comic was illustrated as a double-page spread. When the series was gathered into hardcover form, the individual pages were twice as wide as a normal comic. Miller's art style for this project was similar to his ''[[Sin City]]'' work, although the addition of consistent color is an obvious difference. |
Every page of the comic was illustrated as a double-page spread. When the series was gathered into hardcover form, the individual pages were twice as wide as a normal comic. Miller's art style for this project was similar to his ''[[Sin City]]'' work, although the addition of consistent color is an obvious difference. |
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Revision as of 13:02, 12 March 2007
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| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Dark Horse Comics |
| Schedule | Monthly |
| Format | Limited Series |
| Publication date | May 1998 - |
| No. of issues | 5 |
| Creative team | |
| Written by | Frank Miller |
| Artist(s) | Frank Miller |
| Colorist(s) | Lynn Varley |
300 is an historically inspired comic book (though not completely adherent to actual historical facts) later collected as a graphic novel, written and illustrated by Frank Miller with painted colors by Lynn Varley. The comic loosely depicts the Battle of Thermopylae and the events leading up to it from the perspective of Leonidas I, king of Sparta. 300 was particularly inspired by the 1962 film The 300 Spartans, a movie that Miller watched as a young boy.[1]
Every page of the comic was illustrated as a double-page spread. When the series was gathered into hardcover form, the individual pages were twice as wide as a normal comic. Miller's art style for this project was similar to his Sin City work, although the addition of consistent color is an obvious difference.
300 was initially published as a monthly five-issue comic book series by Dark Horse Comics, the first issue published in May 1998. The issues were titled Honor, Duty, Glory, Combat and Victory. The series won three Eisner Awards in 1999: "Best Limited Series", "Best Writer/Artist" for Frank Miller and "Best Colorist" for Lynn Varley. The work was collected as a hardcover graphic novel in 1999.
The film 300, released on March 9, 2007, is based on 300, and is an effective adaptation not only of the graphic novel's plot, but also its visuals, including costumes, dialogue, and even many specific panel shots.
Collections
- ISBN 1-56971-402-9 Hardcover, 88 pages, Dark Horse Comics
In other media
Film
Zack Snyder (who directed the 2004 film Dawn of the Dead) directed a film adaptation of the book, with Gerard Butler starring as Leonidas.[2]
Video game
Warner Bros. Interactive is creating a video game adaptation, 300: March to Glory, for the PlayStation Portable to coincide with the March 2007 release of the movie.[3]
Footnotes
- ^ Frank Miller, 300 #3 (July 1998),"slings & arrows" letters page, Dark Horse Comics
- ^ "300 counts for WB". Retrieved 2006-09-28.
- ^ "New PlayStation Game, Movie Spun From Frank Miller's Graphic Novel". Retrieved 2006-09-28.
References
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