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Summary: Damn GOOD!
Review: 300 is Frank Miller's best work outside of his "sin City" series. Beutiful art cupled with lynn varleys colors, makes imprissive images. When I first saw xerxes I said to myself "now there's an egomaniac!". Frank Miller's images bring the character's essence into view. Also a heavy samurai vibe going on with preperation to die, like alot of Miller's work, but put on a much differnt terrain. The Characters See their purpose: not trying to live another day; doing what needs to be done, then dying with honor. The story may seem like a sad depressing tale, but you can't really pitty characters who refuse to pitty themselves. The Hunchback's end of the story is sad, because he pittied himself and was emotionaly fragile. He was curropted because his dreams were shattered, and he couldn't put them exactly like they were, so he switched sides. You can't blame him, though, with the merciless millitary regimentation, and structure. Through this we see are protaginist's worst side. This story is deep and enjoyable. Not one bit sintimentle. Hard edged Spartan Samurai's.
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Summary: One of the best graphic novels ever produced
Review: 300 slipped under the radar of most comic book fans, but it is truly one of the modern masterpieces of sequential art.300 tells the timeless story of the 300 Spartan warriors in Ancient Greece who held against thousands of Persian soldiers, thereby saving all of Greece from sure destruction. Frank Miller, whose admirable accomplishments include "The Dark Knight Returns" and "Sin City," gives this story new life with his simple artistic style and dialogue. 300 is not to be missed.
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Summary: good stuff
Review: Although it is a dramatic retelling of this real battle, you can still tell Mr. Miller did his research,little details in the art and such. The art is dramatic and well done the story is solid and fast paced. This is the type of book that makes you go out to find out more about the subject,which is a positive thing in my opinion.
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Summary: Great Retelling of the Battle at Thermopylae
Review: Although not totally accurate, Frank Miller does an excellent job of telling the story of the Battle of Thermopylae, a momentous battle made all the more legendary by the fact that as few as 300 Spartan warriors (some estimates range as high as 1,000)managed to hold off an army that numbered in the hundreds of thousands for three days. Xerxes, the ruler of Persia, had amassed an army that may have numbered as high as a million, which was moving across the Middle East and into Greece with the intent of conquering the known world. Many of the Greek city-states were prepared to simply submit. But two things occurred after the 300 Spartans held Xerxes's army off for three days. One, it allowed time for Greek naval forces to move into position to challenge Xerxes. Two, as word spread of the battle, it inspired other Greeks to choose to battle Xerxes. Xerxes's forces also were probably somewhat demoralized by the battle as Xerxes probably lost thousands of men as he sent wave after wave of soldiers at the Spartans. The Spartans eventually fell, but their sacrifice resulted in victory and Xerxes and his army were eventually turned back. Miller takes a few literary licenses with the story, to good effect, and presents a fairly accurate and engrossing retelling of the battle. Highly recommended.
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Summary: incredible
Review: Another Miller masterpiece for fans of his Sin City era stories
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Summary: Miller Delivers
Review: Being a fan of Miller's work, I had to buy it. I was most satisfied with the story and the art is amazing. A historical tale about making a stand against unfathomable odds. Miller/Varley are in a league of their own and I look forward to all of their future works!
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Summary: Must-read
Review: Brilliant book by my favorite comic artist. Frank Miller is a master in creating human, real and understandable main characters.
Other five stars of Frank: 'Sin City' and 'Dark knight returns'.
With a hundred star system, I would still give these books the full house. I re-read all three titles at least half a dozen times.
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Summary: Fantastic Ride
Review: Excellent for any comic book fan, student of history, or anyone just looking for a great story. What a wonderful way to introduce people to one of the most pivotal battles in history -- or for old antiquity salts to celebrate a familiar story in a new way!
Our heroes (anti-heroes?) are the Spartans, the most militaristic and brutal of the ancient Greek city-states. The Spartans are presented unapologetically: murderous, violent, savage, loyal, honorable, obsessed, skilled, and pure masculine power. This graphic novel has truly brought a lost time, lost people, and immeasurably important historical event to life.
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Summary: A Work of Art, from an Outstanding Creator
Review: Fans of Frank Miller's work, Dark Knight Returns, Batman Year One, Daredevil, etc, will enjoy this masterpiece. Miller always pushes the envelope when it comes to content and presentation in the comics medium. 300 is another Miller experiment that works well. Highlights: - Book format. The hardcover, wide page format is very different for a comic book, but it works very well here. The format of the book seems to suit it better to be a coffee table book rather than a comic. - Storytelling. Miller's psychological, brooding style is on full display here. Miller uses powerful narration to back up the powerful visuals presented in the work. As always, Miller's combination delivers a powerful story. - Art. The art is a blend of classical painting and comic art. Some of the spreads resemble paintings that one might see in a museum, while others involve traditional comic book multiple panel storytelling. Very impressive visuals. Overall a very good book. For me, it was difficult to justify paying $[amount] for this book at a local retailer, but after seeing the price on amazon, I immediately ordered it. I've had to send back my copy because a few pages were stuck together, but amazon customer service has been good in shipping me a replacement.
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Summary: Stranger tell the Lacaedemonians..
Review: First of all ,let me tell you that I am a Greek.The implication of my nationality is that I tend to be extremely prejudiced,against "foreigners" (that is not a racist remark,ok? :D) writing about my history,and extremely ruthless as a reviewer .
But THIS!! This is absolutely a work of art AND it does justice on the actual facts that took place then .The battle of Thermopylae (Hot Gates) is one of the most glorious moments of greek history and should be handled with great respect (which,I am loathe to admit,but I have to be honest ,is not a treat of modern greeks towards their heritage) .And Frank Miller did it .This comic is one of the best I ve ever read ,the images vivid,violent,crystal clear and in-your-face .. I cried at the end..I really did .And I never believed that some "foreigner" could make me cry while describing parts of my history .This is a masterpiece .The only thing I am slightly opposed to is the depiction of Efialtes as a mishappen ,crippled being ,but since I dont really know if this was so or not,I cant say anything more.
My sincere congratulations and deep respect for publishing this work .You took the light of the Spartans example and lighted the souls of every one who read this .Thank you again.
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