From Frank Miller, the modern master of comic-book storytelling, comes the tale of the greatest battle ever seen on earth. 300 is a story set during the Persian/Greco war of a battle waged in the year 480 B.C., between the largest, most intimidating army in the world, and the smallest -- a band of deadly Spartan warriors, 300 in all, who are prepared to risk all for honor's sake.

In a time of reason and intellectual enlightenment, King Leonidas is a true leader among men. A great warrior, Leonidas rules over a Sparta that knows no compromise between war and peace. And when a Persian messenger comes with news of an advancing threat, Leonidas can not ignore his inherent Spartan pride and yield to their demands of submission. And so war begins.

"This is the best damn story I've ever gotten my hands on," said Miller from his studio, where he was at work on the final issue of the series.

300 is a story of war and defiance as only Frank Miller can tell. Featuring the watercolor talents of painter Lynn Varley, 300 marks the first collaboration for these two creators since 1990's Elektra Lives Again. This is a five-part series, wherein each issue is comprised entirely of double-page spreads. Issue #1 of 300 marches into comic-book stores May 27, and retails for $2.95.