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Miller: Comic movies lost their soul
1 Nov
Summary
- Comic films risked losing identity due to Hollywood's focus.
- Miller sees parallels between modern America and ancient Rome.
- He is collaborating with Italian artist Milo Manara on Sin City.
Comic book icon Frank Miller recently attended Lucca Comics and Games, coinciding with the 40th anniversary of "Batman: The Dark Knight Returns." During his visit, he discussed his concerns about the overwhelming number of comic book movies, stating they risked losing their identity and soul.
Miller explained that the allure of fame and fortune in the powerful film medium led creators to neglect comics' unique literary form. He drew parallels between modern America's perceived decline and the fall of ancient Rome, suggesting a global shift as old orders crumble.
In terms of future projects, Miller announced a collaboration with acclaimed Italian artist Milo Manara for a "Sin City" story. He also revealed plans for another collaboration with Japanese artist Peach Momoko, with whom he previously worked on Marvel's "Tears of the Spider Queen."
