300 #2
In "Chapter Two: Duty," Frank Miller delivers a stark, immersive moment as Leonidas reflects on his defiance of the Oracles, leading his 300 toward the looming conflict. As his army arrives at the Hot Gates, they witness the chaotic clash between the Persian forces and the sea—a haunting, pivotal scene that sets the stage for what’s to come. The issue’s powerful visuals, rendered entirely by Miller with Lynn Varley’s evocative colors, capture the weight of duty and the storm ahead.
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Leonidas recalls how he disobeyed the Oracles and led his 300 towards the war. His army reaches the Hot Gates and they observe the Persians fighting with the sea.
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