Frank Miller Quotes

A collection of quotes by Frank Miller.

Frank Miller is a renowned American comic book writer, artist, and film director. He was born on January 27, 1957, in Olney, Maryland. Miller first gained recognition in the comic book industry during the late 1970s and early 1980s, with notable works such as Daredevil: Born Again and The Dark Knight Returns. These groundbreaking stories revolutionized the superhero genre, infusing it with a darker and grittier tone.

Miller's distinctive graphic style, characterized by bold lines and intense noir imagery, has left a lasting impact on the medium. Alongside his artistic contributions, he is also highly regarded for his storytelling and narrative innovations, which often explore complex themes and challenge traditional superhero tropes.

In addition to his work in comics, Miller has ventured into filmmaking. He co-directed the neo-noir film Sin City in 2005, based on his own graphic novels. He later directed the action film adaptation of another one of his works, 300, in 2006.

Throughout his career, Frank Miller has received numerous accolades and awards, including several Eisner Awards, recognition from the Harvey Awards, and being inducted into the Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame in 2015. His contributions to the industry have solidified his status as a true icon in the world of comics.

Comics are so full of amazing work. And I can't look at a dr

Comics are so full of amazing work. And I can't look at a drawing of a woman without thinking of, for instance, Wallace Wood and his amazing way of capturing beauty.

It was said Daredevil grew up in Hell's Kitchen, an amazing

It was said Daredevil grew up in Hell's Kitchen, an amazing name for a neighbourhood. But that opened a Pandora's box of all the crime stuff I wanted to do. I borrowed liberally from Will Eisner's 'The Spirit' and turned 'Daredevil' into a crime comic.

It's not movies and it's not fine art. The beauty of a comic

It's not movies and it's not fine art. The beauty of a comic is that it's clear, direct communication. My work is getting simpler and more cartoony because I'm much more interested in communication now than in any illustrative value.

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I thought Daredevil was kind of cool because he couldn't do

I thought Daredevil was kind of cool because he couldn't do anything. I mean, he's blind. It wasn't that he could fly. His major power was an impediment. So I was intrigued. When I took over he was kind of like Spider-Man-lite, but I was able to project a lot of my Catholic imagery onto it. And I'd always wanted to do a crime comic.

When you think of what Americans accomplished, building thes

When you think of what Americans accomplished, building these amazing cities and all the good it's done in the world, it's kind of disheartening to hear so much hatred of America, not just from abroad, but internally.

I'm a spoilt brat. I thought I was just going to walk in and

I'm a spoilt brat. I thought I was just going to walk in and make movies. But I'd been my own boss for so long that all of a sudden to be facing a roomful of people who were niggling over every little scene... I just thought I'd go back and draw my comics and have a happy life.

The noir hero is a knight in blood caked armor. He's dirty a

The noir hero is a knight in blood caked armor. He's dirty and he does his best to deny the fact that he's a hero the whole time.

I grew up on the crime stuff. Spillane, Chandler, Jim Thomps

I grew up on the crime stuff. Spillane, Chandler, Jim Thompson, and noir movies like Fuller, Orson Welles, Fritz Lang. When I first showed up in New York to write comics back in the late 1970s, I came with a bunch of crime stories but everybody just wanted men in tights.

I'm a comic book artist. So I think to myself, what do I lik

I'm a comic book artist. So I think to myself, what do I like to draw? I like to draw hot chicks, fast cars and cool guys in trench coats. So that's what I write about.

What's happened with computer technology is perfectly timed

What's happened with computer technology is perfectly timed for someone with my set of skills. I tell stories with pictures. What I love about CGI is that if I can think it, it can be put on the screen.