300 #4
In "Chapter Four: Combat," the tide of war turns as Xerxes, after his first defeat, offers Leonidas the throne of Greece—only to be met with refusal. With the Immortals unleashed, the Spartans and Arcadians push back with fierce resolve, breaking the Persian morale in a brutal clash that reshapes the battlefield. Written and illustrated by Frank Miller, with colors by Lynn Varley and letters by Miller himself, this issue delivers a visceral, character-driven escalation in the epic struggle. The cover, by Frank Miller, captures the intensity of the moment in stark, powerful lines.
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After the first battle, Xerxes offers to make Leonidas, Warlord of Greece. Leonidas refuses and Xerxes sends his Immortals to battle the Spartans. The Spartans and the Arcadians force the Immortals to retreat demoralizing the Persian army.
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