300

Frank Miller’s 300 is a visceral, painterly retelling of the Battle of Thermopylae, published by Dark Horse beginning in 1998. Over five issues, Miller both writes and illustrates this stark, iconic take on King Leonidas and his Spartan warriors, using bold silhouettes and a limited palette to evoke ancient hoplite art. It stands as a landmark of modern comics, defining Miller’s late-period style and influencing the visual language of historical epics.