Frank Miller is an American comic book creator, screenwriter, and director born on January 27, 1957, in Olney, Maryland. He is known for his distinctive storytelling and visual style across comic books and graphic novels. Miller wrote Daredevil from 1979 to 1983, and again in 1986 with the acclaimed Daredevil: Born Again arc. During his work on Daredevil, he created the character Elektra and the ninja villains known as the Hand, both of which became significant elements of the Marvel Universe. Beyond Daredevil, Miller wrote influential Batman stories that shaped the character's modern interpretation. The Dark Knight Returns (1986) and Batman: Year One (1987) are considered landmark works in comic book storytelling. He also created several creator-owned series, including Ronin (1983-1984), Sin City (1991-1992), and 300 (1998), which demonstrated his range beyond major superhero franchises.