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300 by Frank Miller, Lynn Varley (1999, Hardcover)
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Author: Frank Miller,Lynn Varley
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Publication Date: 1999-12-22
Language: English
Format: Hardcover
ISBN-10: 1569714029
ISBN-13: 9781569714027
Product ID: EPID1167437
Description: This graphic novel chronicles the Battle of Thermopylae in 480 A.D., in which a tiny and outmatched army (300 men) of Greek Spartans was vanquished by the Persians, led by Xerxes. The battle was important because, by distracting the migh...
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Frank Miller's 300--It Bronzes!!
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5 of 5 people found this review helpful.
OK, I'm not up on my 'ages'--but chances are this was the bronze age (not the 1970s of comic books),hence 'it bronzes!'
This was a delightful turn of theme for Frank Miller who hit the ground hard and fast with his early Daredevil comics, followed up rapidly by his outstanding work on Batman The Dark Knight Returns and his Ronin series. All great stuff!
After those high points, what could the young turk follow it up with?
We got Sin City, his crime noir dramas in the pages of Dark Horse comics. Now, Miller's work on the crime books of Sin City are fun...delightful to look at, but frankly, every one basically seems to be a rehash of the same story of tough guys, tough babes, and...I was asleep already by the third outing.
But here--!! with 300! Not only did he break some ground in genre (for this sort of material hasn't been covered except for the wonderful work in the indy title AGE OF BRONZE, an ongoing series elsewhere to be noted), but the visuals in 300 are stunning, and the joy of this book is that as you open this book up and lay it flat out, every opened page laid flat is a complete page to look at. Not something that you look at one page and then scan up to the second page, but every page turned is a new centerspread! Unique in graphic storytelling!!
Great stuff here-- worth the read, worth owning!!
This was a delightful turn of theme for Frank Miller who hit the ground hard and fast with his early Daredevil comics, followed up rapidly by his outstanding work on Batman The Dark Knight Returns and his Ronin series. All great stuff!
After those high points, what could the young turk follow it up with?
We got Sin City, his crime noir dramas in the pages of Dark Horse comics. Now, Miller's work on the crime books of Sin City are fun...delightful to look at, but frankly, every one basically seems to be a rehash of the same story of tough guys, tough babes, and...I was asleep already by the third outing.
But here--!! with 300! Not only did he break some ground in genre (for this sort of material hasn't been covered except for the wonderful work in the indy title AGE OF BRONZE, an ongoing series elsewhere to be noted), but the visuals in 300 are stunning, and the joy of this book is that as you open this book up and lay it flat out, every opened page laid flat is a complete page to look at. Not something that you look at one page and then scan up to the second page, but every page turned is a new centerspread! Unique in graphic storytelling!!
Great stuff here-- worth the read, worth owning!!
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ok graphic novelNice graphics, good plot, easy read. I kinda expected it to be longer, but it was still good. I had seen the movie before reading it. I kinda expected more detail in the plot and story but over all I liked it.
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A very good purchaseReview created: 02/21/09
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) Excellent price item was in outstanding condition, and quick shipment, I would highly recommend this seller.
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soooo good!Review created: 02/04/08
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i had to buy it for a class, but i was excited to read it after seeing the movie anyway. the artistry of the graphics is incredible, and the story is captivating
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Very cool.Review created: 12/02/07
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) Fantabulous! Great at full price, fantabulous when you get a deal! Was tring to keep it short and sweet but they want 100 characters. Buy it, read it and go sharpen your sword!!
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Awsome!Review created: 07/08/07
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I recieved my book quickly and without any worry. Thank you from all of us, it was a very well recieved fathers day gift!
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300 bookI got the book after watching the movie and it was a very good book. The movie is done just like the book so it is not hard to follow. the story is very good and the art is really cool. The story is not hard to read and it keeps you entertained and wondering what will happen next. Very good story and very good art. For any 300 fan it is a must buy.
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No complaintsI have no complaints: they sent me my purchased item very quickly, were very kind, and packaged it very nicely. I recommend buying from them, you wont regret it.
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300 by Frank MillerFantastic graphics, I haven't seen the Movie but, I sure want to now!Frank Miller's style is Fantasic.I have Sin City on DVD & watch it all the time.Also have #7 in Sin City book series & want to collect them all!
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GREATNESSReview created: 04/23/07
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) This is a great Graphic novel. Frank Miller Is a genius. Such a great depiction of the Battle of Thermopyle. Even if it is not Exactly accurate. But what IS these days.
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Why Is This?Review created: 03/28/07
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capamerica81 ( 9 )
Just yesterday (3-27-07) I saw the film that comic book fanatics have been talking about, it also raised 77.5 Million dollars on it's opening weekend, 300. Don't get me wrong the special effects were amazing, but otherwise I didn't like the movie that much, the 5-comic series by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley was amazing and mind-blowing. Why is this?
The only thing I do know is that I love the comic book series, the movie -pause- not so much. Still people reading this review, buy this graphic novel, it's amazing!
So long,
CapAmerica81
The only thing I do know is that I love the comic book series, the movie -pause- not so much. Still people reading this review, buy this graphic novel, it's amazing!
So long,
CapAmerica81
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Amazing art and storyReview created: 03/07/07
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) The Movie looks unbelievable. Frank Miller did it again. He brings out these sleeper stories out from I don't know where. Thank god, we have benn needing a good movie for a while. Don't read the book until after the movie.
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0 of 1 people found this review helpful.
came very fast and in great condition. came very fast and in great condition. came very fast and in great condition. came very fast and in great condition. came very fast and in great condition. came very fast and in great condition.
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An entertaining book, however you slice it.Review created: 02/09/07
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Frank Miller's graphic novel treatment of the Battle of Thermopylae serves one main purpose---to remind an entertainment-prone public of the heroic stand of a handful of Spartans against the enslaved hordes of Persia. Comic books being what they are (not scholarly tomes but entertainment), this is a worthile purchase, if for nothing else to set beside your treasured copy of Stephen Pressfield's "Gates of Fire."
The movie is coming out soon, so to satisfy your curiosity regarding the movie's inspiration, get the book. I'm still enjoying mine.
The movie is coming out soon, so to satisfy your curiosity regarding the movie's inspiration, get the book. I'm still enjoying mine.
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hard to pay forReview created: 02/03/07
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0 of 1 people found this review helpful.
First off, this seller doesn't use Paypal. Second, when I was notified I won, it was impossible to navigate through the site to pay with credit card. Weeks went by and I get a mild threat that I still owe. I've sent reply to seller to help me pay them but no reply. I'd hate to ruin my rating and I would very much like to have this item it's just bloody hard to pay for it. I'm good for it and it frustrates me!
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300 by frank millerReview created: 02/01/07
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I saw the trailer for the movie and knew I had to read it before I see it. Frank Miller is A genious. Great story Great art. loved it.
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frank millers 300I like Frank Miller's writing. I saw the trailer for the movie and I wanted to read it before I saw it. I loved the book, it had a great story and art work like no other.
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An Excellent ReadReview created: 01/11/07
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I was already familiar with this story but seeing and reading it once more really excited me. This book is excellent and I would recommend it to any comic book and/or Frank Miller fan. The art is beautiful, and the story is powerful. The movie coming out this year should definetly do the book justice.
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Great Buy !!Review created: 12/01/06
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I decided to buy 300 because of the upcoming movie about it. Loved it but it was too short .... can´t wait to see the movie. I recommend
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