Movie · 2005
Is Sin City based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Sin City is based on the comic Sin City by Frank Miller (1991).
The movie was released in 2005.
The comic behind Sin City
Sin City
Comic by Frank Miller · first published 1991 · neo-noir
Comic books series by Frank Miller.
Sin City: books in order
- The Hard Goodbye
- A Dame to Kill For (1994)
- Family Values (1997)
- Hell and Back
Other adaptations of Sin City
- Sin City: A Dame to Kill For (film, 2014)
Common questions
Is Sin City based on a book?
Yes. Sin City is based on the comic Sin City by Frank Miller (1991).
Who wrote the book Sin City is based on?
Sin City was written by Frank Miller and first published in 1991.
Should I read the book before watching?
Start with The Hard Goodbye, book 1 of Sin City. If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read it before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of Frank Miller's books
- 300 (film, 2006)
- 300: Rise of an Empire (film)
- Batman: The Dark Knight Returns (film, 2012)
- Batman: Year One (film, 2011)