Frank Miller Reveals Western Sin City Prequel in the Works & Goes Comic Book Shopping

In a new episode of Comic Book Shopping, we’re joined by legendary comics creator Frank Miller. He talks about his career, the inspiration behind his work, and his thoughts on modern superhero movies. He also discuss adaptations of his own work and teases future projects, including a Western Sin City prequel. If you like comics and celebrity interviews, this is your show. Each week we’re joined by a new guest who hits up a local comic book shop with host Jon Schnepp and peruses the wares while also discussing their career, upcoming projects, and of course their favorite comic books.
In this week’s episode, Miller joins Schnepp at Meltdown Comics. He talks about how he first came to love comic books, the inspiration behind Ronin, how The Dark Knight Returns came about and what his original idea for the story was, as well as the impact of that comic on the industry and comics fans. Miller also talks about forging his own original characters with Sin City and his collaboration with Robert Rodriguez on the movies, as well as other adaptations of his work that he’s not involved with like Netflix’s Daredevil and the inclusion of Elektra.
Miller also teases future projects, saying he has more historical work along the lines of 300 coming up, and give his thoughts on the current superhero movies, singling out Wonder Woman and Spider-Man: Homecoming as some of his recent favorites. Miller and Schnepp also, of course, go perusing the aisles of the store and pick up some comics.
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[@mickeysylvan6173]

My neck hurts looking at franks posture.

[@jbearclowater]

You need to get Kevin Smith on one of these, son!

[@The_RedVIII]

Oh man yeah, I second this. Can't wait to hear all the crazy Kevin Smith comic stories! :D

[@bigclos11]

this would be a one hour special

[@StevieStitches]

You really want to see Kevin Smith reminiscing about the comic book where Kevin Smith had Batman peed his tights, son?

[@raoulduke8794]

yes

[@rhen4short]

That episode might take an hour.

[@johnhelf597]

Hearing Frank Miller discuss comics was honestly like listening to a modern day Pablo Picasso

[@drdoofenstock5559]

I love how he’s made the craziest dark shit but when I see him on an interview he seems like a very genuine guy

[@ClarenceDass]

Miller is my greatest inspiration. If I could make a book that's half as good as one of his... I'd be happy. And you're right about reading Dark Knight Returns and getting chills. That first arc, with Dent, gets me every time. I always think "wow"

[@Kawanmac]

The quality of this show is just incredible! Keep up the good work Schnepp and Collider crew!

[@jesuss196]

Every episode is getting better and better!

[@JJJameson.]

You know what? This makes me happy. Not only the show's level grew to stratosphere,but also it makes me see that Frank is in better health than I imagined

[@MrXander80]

What a great video and interview 😊 Frank Miller is one of my all time favourite comic book writers and artists and is such a legend. So much love and respect for the guy 🙏🏼

[@WeThePeople_76]

Schnepp and Miller rule

[@gsiv2667]

What a legend , the dark knight returns was amazing

[@JLOFlix]

Beautiful! GREAT JOB guys!!

[@alonbahat]

this is amazing! really takes the show to the next level, mad props to Schnepp and the team!!

[@Ben1159a]

Great vid Jon!!

[@Cotygeek]

I haven't been that keen on Miller's recent output, but his legacy is undeniable. I'm glad to see him doing better, he looked a lot worse for wear over the past two years.

[@daltonmoen1404]

Cotygeek That's what I thought. You're the first person I've seen in the comments that mentioned he looks better. I mean he looks terrible for a 60 year old sadly but he looks better

[@charlesdpf94]

Awesome

[@DOReviewMovies]

This show is awesome. Loving it.

[@Q8RomaNisti]

This show now is my favorite show on the whole internet:)

[@SameerKhan-ht7kd]

Please bring this show back on collider.

[@moleybear]

I hope there will be episodes with Schnepp's Heroes co- hosts

[@SinoCortez]

awesome episode

[@thomassholan7]

This is amazing!!

[@joshuafreeman1652]

It helps to live in southern CA and know people.

[@michaelnicastro2148]

Amazing

[@MrBracegurdle1]

If you guys can get Frank Miller you can get anyone you want to

[@jokarpinski22]

That's pretty awesome.

[@benjamincorcoran119]

I bet Quentin Tarantino would be a good guest on the show too. He loves comics.

[@sawyeradventures8158]

Did anybody else notice that he said to do his best work, and that's the same thing that gordan says in batman year one.

[@transsexual_computer_faery]

Frank Miller , what an incredible dude.

[@Zoltarman]

Somebody need to take Frank Miller to talk about Ronin

[@Hard_Boiled_Entertainment]

Aw...you didn't pitch Slayer to Frank, Schnepp?

[@YuGiOhForYU]

Cartoon network's Invader Zim XD.

[@SuperShanko]

Now get Allen Moore, that'll be a real treat.

[@JB-td7gt]

SuperShanko, I thought he was dead?!

[@SuperShanko]

Wizards don't die.... Except for Dumbledore.

[@ManOfSteelCity]

The legend Frank Miller comes to your comic store and you make him pay lol

[@matthieucote2272]

I'm sure Frank was happy to support a local comic book store.

It's actually a very good way to show support to comic book stores.

[@MrWaylon4]

You know he can afford it 😆

[@Xphantomgamer]

He probably wanted the comics anyway

[@slickzilla12]

There's something magical about seeing someone like Frank Miller be excited about comic books.

[@jacobstaten2366]

He did Dark Knight Returns at 29. I'm 30. I feel under accomplished. I love how modest he is and gives credit to others.

[@thehmc]

Which means he did Daredevil at 23. You wasted your life, boy.

[@jacobstaten2366]

@@thehmc I didn't have the same opportunities, chronology, or upbringing, but I'm sure if things were different before, things would be different now. Idk what your point is beyond what's already been said.

[@RatchetandSly]

@@jacobstaten2366 He was just being a dirtbag because he wound up fantasizing about what it would be like if his mother loved him and then had that cold snap back to reality. Don't take it personally, these guys are all the same

[@edmontonboy99]

@@jacobstaten2366 It’s never too late, and don’t shame yourself into thinking “I’m under accomplished” There’s plenty of writers who published their works over the age of 30. Hell even over 40, and they still got out their works.

[@CorbCorbin]

Ohh Shit Schnepp! Who's helping Book these guests? Get Gaiman if possible, but I'd like to see other musicians and such. Fiona Staples would be cool to see as well. Any women comic shopping.

[@Udgrasil13]

Oh my god, yes. Gaiman and Staples. I am currently reading "Saga" (I know, late to the party, but there are so many comics to read). It is beautiful, totally lived up to the hype. I also would like to see Gail Simone. Her "Secret Six" Comicrun is among my favorites.

[@VoiceNerd]

ED the Happy Clown Actually you're not alone. I just started reading "Saga" last week and I love it! So weird and strange but beautiful and engaging at the same time!

[@Udgrasil13]

+Voice Nerd I started to read last week too XD I have swallowed the first two volumes and I am already in love with nearly any character. Great storytelling, good passing and one of the best art I have seen in comics to this day.

[@mk6rfc1]

I think Sarah Chalke was on last week (not watched it yet cos not caught up on Rick & Morty yet so don't want potential spoilers)

[@mushierivera]

Fucking awesome

[@VoiceNerd]

FANTASTIC episode!! Never heard Miller talk or saw him in any interviews so hearing him talk about comics, art, and his passion for both was incredibly moving! Best episode so far!

[@HoneyPiss]

How many people hit like within the first 2 seconds? FRANK MILLER!!! C'mon!!! So great. Share this video!

[@ChristinaWoodall]

I DID LOL!! I only know Miller by reputation, I'm(at 41) just getting into comic books(read Richie Rich and Archie as a kid) and I've learned so much from Schnepp, Jeremy, guests and you guys commenting. I love this show. I don't have a shop nearby but have recently bought some comics on Kindle. ☺☺☺☺

[@marcfernandez6676]

yes share!

[@Spartan_83]

Miller has written some of the best comics... Even Alan Moore has written some terrible comics.

[@OriginalPuro]

4

[@JanMichaelFranklin]

Frank used to be notorious for being a bit of an asshole, but he really seems like a nice, humble old guy these days. Maybe actually getting the respect from the world outside of comics for his great work has changed him for the better. Good to see him in this way.

[@iceomistar4302]

Darwyn Cooke as well, in fact Darwyn Cooke had some not so nice things to say to him about the excessive violence in Dark Knight strikes again.

[@DieHardFitnessFL]

@@iceomistar4302 the only source i can find that looks like what you're talking about keeps showing up as a 'site that cant be reached' (comicsbulletin though other pages of theirs seem to work). Just wondering if you knew somewhere else to find it, I'm curious to see it. Thanks -peirce

[@skywriter9532]

Imagine if he got Alan Moore lol.

[@kylecarson5723]

They would have to go to Alan cause his passport has not been updated for decades.

[@jaytheartman610]

Alan: *goes through shelves* shit, shit, shit, shit

[@scottcrosby-art5490]

Shit would get real

[@Shazam123_]

He would be burnt by the sun because he has never left his house

[@RadinV1]

Whore shit would happen

[@LordTheft]

I think this is the first time Snepp has held the door open for anyone on this show 😂

[@transsexual_computer_faery]

Well he is an old man..

[@tovolume]

He did the same with Jacob Batalon when he let him enter first

[@SexyMoFo]

You can still see the kid in Frank as he picks out his comic books. Very cool guy.

[@Joaquim.Oliveira]

They charged the Legend ??!??! Lol Great stuff guys !!!

[@SuperShanko]

Even god pays the pizza delivery guy😂

[@ronpetersen2317]

The Queen doesn't.

[@ronpetersen2317]

I suspect collider pays for it as part of production costs to make the show.

[@lucidloon]

Pretty sure that's staged considering how that scene went down with Starr.

[@kotoriceleste]

Just when I thought I couldn't love Frank Miller more, he says he loves Spider-man Homecoming and liked Tom Holland... this man is a legend.

[@DailyDoseMain]

kotoriceleste, yes but he also called Michelle Mary Jane

[@kotoriceleste]

I choose to focus on the positive, he loved the movie, and he is a legend.... a legend loves the movie. That´s all I care about

[@kotoriceleste]

Thank you for telling me how I feel. I´m old and intelligent enough to made my own conclusions about people, and their work... and If I think he is a legend, guess what your opinion matters very little to me

[@transsexual_computer_faery]

So his comics are controversial, but why exactly does that make him a terrible writer, racist, sexist, fascist? sounds very overreactive.

[@panthergod]

laz kar ... I'm as anti racist as anyone..and he's a legend. Period. No matter what a typical American he is in ideology.

[@absolute_erwin]

A L A N M O O R E. Get him Schnepp! Do it!

[@transsexual_computer_faery]

The guy is insane and currently studiying Chaos magick

[@ZachBobBob]

Alan Moore is a crazy wizard man atm

[@geoghoul]

I feel like Schnepp is one of those rare people that Alan Moore would be cool with to go comic book shopping

[@jl8485]

Erwin Azucena Schnepp had openly stated he has had extensive conversations and interviews with Alan Moore. If anyone can do it, itd be Schnepp

[@rockbarcellos]

never gonna happend(unfortunately), not in the US at least, and definetely not in a comic book shop, he's completely done with the american comics industry. I'd love to be wrong though

[@TheJrs8705]

its awesome to see a legend like Frank Miller light up seeing new comics he hasn't seen before. Awesome work Schnepp

[@RADPENCILS]

When he reemerged not too long ago, Frank looked so frail and sickly. I'm happy to hear him be creative and witty and full of energy. I don't like the thought of my heroes be mortal. Frank still got lots in the tank and it shows!

[@Udgrasil13]

Holy Shit !!! Frank "Fucking" Miller !!!! That Guy is an olympian god in the comic world.

[@NTWoo95]

I've seen many interviews with Frank Miller and in many he'd appeared very frail, quiet, maybe even sad? In this he seems extremely positive and I love it!

[@-F4K3-]

Mr. Miller seems to be a very modest and humble man, something I wish more comic creators nowadays were.

[@noisemarine561]

Dragging yourself through the mud and being mentored by an old school mentor does that to you.

[@armatey007]

This series is really special. Just seeing artists and writers inside comic shops talking about their art but also talking about their peers' work is really special. More than it being Frank Miller and him talking about his own work, the way he talked about other comics and artists/writers with such reverence and love was really something. Keep it up, Schnepp!

[@TheoFreier]

Schnepp reaching maximum levels of sweatiness. Frank Miller is a fucking legend.

[@babywolf4238]

I would LOVE to see Grant Morrison on the show.

[@ChuckLoadofComics]

Damn!!! That's like going to the movies with Tarantino!!!

[@TexTheBest]

Frank Miller is a wonder woman fanboy! Loved it!

[@Hard_Boiled_Entertainment]

You can tell in his comics, whenever she appears. Miller always makes her an uber-badass, a la Gail in Sin City. That epic "Where is my Superman?!" speech in Dark Knight 2 is just golden.

[@Hard_Boiled_Entertainment]

milster He created Electra, recall. And the gals in Sin City are as a rule awesome.

[@Hard_Boiled_Entertainment]

milster Self-employed hookers, who rule their side of town. All capable of defending themselves and fighting a WAR.

[@Mysterious2887]

looks like he's 60 years old but talks like he's 30

[@raynwolfsbane2084]

Frank looks like he's 99 but his voice is still 35.

[@Scrapluv]

This is like the sweaty version of Amoeba Record's "What's In My Bag?" . This is excellent!

[@WolfWood375]

Holy shit Schnepp the man himself!!!

[@shotaburduli2685]

U let ur guest pay for the books?? I dont know.. That doesnt seem right

[@fani3660]

They probably gave him money to spend before the show

[@Tyler_Takahashi]

They don't actually pay for it. That's just for effect. They brought it up in a podcast

[@_ChrisRobinson]

I literally just realized that this is just rip off of sneaker shopping lol. Well it makes sense that Collider makes this since Complex owns them

[@ianalam4298]

Can't wait for Superman: Year One. Plus FRANK FUCKING MILLER I JIZZED

[@mingthemerciless834]

Going into a comicbook store with Frank Miller is like going to a church with Jesus

[@joshuamalaihollo3875]

Frank muthafuckin' Miller!!! This show just kept on improving with every episode!

[@mattwstewart205]

One of the wackiest men in comics. Love him or hate him he's a pioneer.

[@marcbelo7301]

RIP John Shnepp

[@jesiecastro]

Hands down one of the best shows created by Collider. This and Macuga's VR gameplays.

[@jayzak2271]

oh it hurts my heart every time i see an old video of Schnepp. Rest in power brother, worlds a lot less sweaty without you in it.

[@MrBoyYankee]

Schnepp+Miller= *Epic*

[@christophernolan2514]

Frank Miller looks better here. He doesn't look as if he's 200 years old anymore. More like 80. Hope he gets better.

[@thomasminarchickjr.7355]

Did Frank hurt his neck? He looks like his neck and spine are all twisted up. I feel for him

[@JKissoon1]

Get yourself a spinner rack, son!

[@PotentialEnder]

This might be my favorite new show on Collider. Every episode has been better than the last. Great work!

[@rjksyndrome]

Holy shit. The legend himself

[@Albert-yg5is]

He really LOVES comic. He is knowledge, passion, experiencie... Incredible artist.

[@R2-DPOO]

Frank miller is the coolest nicest guy in the world

[@andreac4757]

This one so far has been the best episode because he's genuinely interested in the shopping that they're doing. Total opposite to Jake Gyllenhaal who you could tell doesn't care about comics at all lol

[@bluesdjben]

The amount of passion and knowledge about comic books between these two is incredible.

[@DamnFineCupOfCoffee]

Props to Dennis. This show is awesome.

[@bwal777]

That was an amazing episode!!! Schnepp you're doing awesome. Great guests!

[@xepfeon]

I very much agree with Frank's sentiment regarding comic book's helping learning to read. My Grandmother bought me Disney comics, when i was a very young age and it made my reading skills a lot higher, than the rest of the kids in my class

[@toromiguelangel]

Frank Miller is such an interesting man to listen to. Great episode, keep bringing the legends (also on board on the bring Geoff Johns train).

[@DJSIQRIQ]

Frank Miller is such a cool dude. So many amazing stories from that man

[@jamesdawson3110]

Correction: There is no such thing as an "omnibus that exists" of "Ronin." There are a Deluxe Edition hardback and an Absolute Edition, however.

[@Ty13rlikespie]

He was way more cool and less grumpy than I thought hed be. Franks the man.

[@PhilliaPhobia]

This is hands down the best show on Collider. With all the great content Schnepp goes above and beyond with compelling guests.

[@wrathofawe]

I loved how we just skipped over Dark Knight 2... We don't talk about that one 😂

[@donaldtusk2678]

Or all star Batman and robin

[@tomm334]

Fucking hell its frank miller

[@eluthingol74]

Great episode Schnepp! Frank must have really had a bad falling out with Marvel considering her started with Daredevil & made that series the best it ever was. Hasn't even watched the Netflix series because they added Elektra?? Shame cause its the truest adaptation of her yet.

[@DendyJungle]

I didn't imagine Frank to be this nice

[@MrBreaker333]

FRANK MILLER !!!! Schnepp must have jizzed in his pants! Talk about some flavour

[@aguilacahc000]

Freaking awesome man 🤙🏽

[@camm8642]

very cool will always love his work on daredevil and batman....sin city is great as well a true legend in the comics world fo realz.....I get feeling territorial about characters you create nowadays sad to say but alot of hacks running around especially at marvel.

[@spanish_heart188]

My favourite episode of CBS! Awesome to see Schnepp and Frank talking comics. Fantastic content guys and keep up the great work!

[@jezuzcreez781]

I know this video is kinda old but Invader Zim's from Nickelodian not Cartoon Network.

[@sash9249]

God damn watching this reminds me how much I miss Schnepp. RiP big dog.

[@arnaldoim]

This is next level man. I love how Schnepp's enthusiasm, genuineness, and love for comics always comes through as a host. The guests so far have been phenomenal, and the production, editing, and attention to detail are amazing. Keep it up guys you're doing an awesome job!

[@theultimategamer213]

He’s looking kinda frail honestly. I hope he’s doing well in quarantine ❤️

[@southpark12345678ful]

If I could I'd double, triple etc. like this video, loving this show!!