Comic book icon and Frank Miller is about to set the comics world on fire with his new independent publishing company, Frank Miller Presents. The legend will oversee a new line of books that will bring about the return of classics such as Sin City and Ronin.
Frank Miller has made a name for himself in his decades long career, working with publishers like DC, Marvel and Dark Horse Comics. With works such as 300, The Dark Knight Returns and a lauded run on Daredevil, the creator's name has become synonymous with dark and engaging stories. Amid a wave of comic creators striking out on their own with curated lines and imprints, Miller becomes one of the highest-profile comic book figures to develop their own venture.
In an exclusive with a new comic book publisher with Miller serving as president and editor-in-chief. The publisher will release a line of comics from Miller who will be working with both veteran creators and up-and-coming artists. With the aim to publish two to four books a year, Miller and his company plan to start out strong by returning to the world of two popular comics. Sin City 1858 will be a Western prequel and Ronin Book Two will be a sequel to his original Ronin series. The company will also release two new books, Pandora and Ancient Enemies. Adding on to the announcement was the news that another venerated comic book name will be ing Miller. After working as DC's co-publisher for a decade until he left in 2020, Dan DiDio will Frank Miller Presents as the company's publisher.
While details were scant about what books Frank Miller would be writing or drawing or what the new titles Pandora or Ancient Enemies would be about, the creator spoke quite optimistically about the exciting new chapter. Calling the new company a "fertile ground for storytellers and new creations," Frank Miller Presents represents an opportunity to bring some of Miller's classic stories into the future. Working with seasoned professionals and rising creators may be the best way to ensure Frank Miller Presents hits the ground running.
There's no doubt that some of Miller's works are regarded as classics. Books like Sin City and 300 have helped the creator leave an indelible mark on the comics world. Frank Miller Presents has a chance to take the style and attitude Millar's works were known for an introduce them to a new generation of readers, as well as give older fans more content to the books they've loved for years. With new material for Sin City and Ronin on the way, the advent of Frank Miller Presents may be one of the most exciting comics announcements in quite some time.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
