Ronin

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Summary: Miller's underground classic
Review: I recently reread this dark and brutal story. I'd forgotten how good it was; Miller's world and characters are highly developed, morally ambiguous and socially mature. The story is classic hard- core science-fiction and the art work is amazing. A must read for any Frank Miller or science- fiction fan.

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Summary: Quintessential Miller.
Review: If I had to choose one work by Miller that explains why he
is the greatest living comic book artist/ writer, this would
be it.

His economical and powerful lines are the very definition of
art as communication. He has a better internal sense of form
and figure than 90% of today's artists, and he tells a terrific
story in words as well.

Some of the break-out pages in the original book series are
just awesome, humbling showcases of talent and creativity.
Anything I've ever learned about drawing, inking, framing a
pose, shortening my lines, bolding others, comes from his work
in this series. I appreciate it on so many levels, but strictly
as a reader, this is his finest achievement.

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Summary: One of te finest graphic novels out there.
Review: If you like science fiction and suspence all in the same book along with japanese characters then you have got to read Ronin. Like Millers other masterpiece "Batman:The Dark Knight Returns" it has the same artwork and depth. Even though Mr. Millers artwork doesn't come close to that of someone like Chaep Yaep, the story more than makes up for it. In the tradition of "Akira" it combines Japanese cultue with a futuristic prescence. If you liked "Dark Knight" you'll love Frank Millers' "Ronin".

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Summary: One of te finest graphic novels out there.
Review: If you like science fiction and suspence all in the same book along with japanese characters then you have got to read Ronin. Like Millers other masterpiece "Batman:The Dark Knight Returns" it has the same artwork and depth. Even though Mr. Millers artwork doesn't come close to that of someone like Chaep Yaep, the story more than makes up for it. In the tradition of "Akira" it combines Japanese cultue with a futuristic prescence. If you liked "Dark Knight" you'll love Frank Millers' "Ronin".

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Summary: While intense, Miller was still learning the ropes
Review: Intense, vastly experimental for its day, but pales before Dark Knight Returns, Miller's still unequaled masterpiece.

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Summary: dangerous to kids
Review: Miller's works might not be deliberately designed to inspire boys to go on a vigilante killing spree, but since they have no other themes than making violent attacks on criminals look cool to teenagers one wonders what else they could be for. This is one of his worst offenses. Don't show this stuff to your children, and get professional help if you enjoy it yourself.

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Summary: sCIENCE FICTION CLASSIC
Review: Most comic book science fiction is of the heesy star wars or star trek variety but Ronin is something more. He takes some conventional things as the mad computer but mixes it with the sensibility of samurai epics and a great central character in Casey McKenna. The ending is also great if a little ambigious but the ambiguity only adds to the charm . There are also several compelling minor characters. This is really good work!

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Summary: Miller's Earliest Opus
Review: Of all Miller's significant works this is perhaps the most overlooked and one of the most atypical. Heavily influenced by Japanese Samurai Manga, notably Lone Wolf and Cub, this appears to both stylistically and thematically riff on the genre. To claim such does the book a disservice.

Ostensibly the story of a telekinetic cripple who is possessed by the reincarnated spirit of a masterless samurai (the ronin of the title) and his fight with a demon this is a story that can be read on many levels. The characterisation is better than most of Miller's work, with the art owing a debt to Moebius and the story showing why Miller must be considered a master of comic book pacing. There are flaws, however: certain plot points are inconsitent and explained away off panel. The paper stock and reproduction are also perhaps a little lacklustre for a work of this calibre.

Overall this is a great read of surprising depth, and personally I prefer it over the Dark Knight Returns, which was Miller's next work.

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Summary: seminal
Review: One of Frank Miller's best works. Considering it was done way back in 1983 (where cyberpunk was at its zenith), the story is still gripping. You could see where most movies, comics, games and tv series of today got their ideas. It's a must have.

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Summary: Miller's a comic book legend
Review: One of the reviewers below said that Miller's artwork doesn't compare to that of someone like Yaep. You have to be kidding! I've read comics since I was a kid and if you ask me, his artwork is awesome. Even if he couldn't write, he could be well known for his drawing. Even if he couldn't draw, he could be well known for his writing. He's a true genius because he has both skills in abundance.