Comic book writer and screenwriter Frank Miller – whose work includes “300,” “Sin City” and “Batman: The Dark Knight Returns” – returned this week to Lucca Comics and Games, an event that spans the gamut of geek culture and pop entertainment.
\n\nAs well as speaking at the event, to coincide with the 40th anniversary of “Batman: The Dark Knight Returns,” Miller also introduced “Frank Miller – American Genius,” Silenn Thomas’ documentary about his impact on popular culture.
\n\nVariety spoke to Miller about politics, art and why he’s relieved there are fewer comic book movies this year.
\n\nWould you agree that there has been a slight dip in the comic book to movie pipeline?I would hope so. Yeah, really. It had really gotten so out of control that comics had started losing much of their own identity. I have been arguing vehemently for comics to start asserting their own purpose again and asserting their own identity as a literary form.
\n\nDo you think there were too many comic book artists and writers aiming for movie and TV deals?Oh, without question. Just because the appeal of not just the money, but the fame, respect and glory of working in the most powerful…
Original source: https://variety.com/v/tv/