Off Panel #561: Pushing the Wall with Frank Miller
Summary
Host David Harper interviews legendary comic creator Frank Miller about his new memoir, *Push the Wall*. They discuss Miller’s instinctual yet planned artistic process, the physicality of drawing, and influences ranging from *Calvin and Hobbes* to international comics. Miller reflects on collaborations with Robert Rodriguez, the impact of *The Dark Knight Returns*, and the necessity of constant evolution to avoid artistic stagnation.
Topics discussed
Introduction and sponsor shout-outs
The physical and instinctual nature of drawing
Collaboration and the relationship between writer and artist
Influences: Bill Watterson and Calvin and Hobbes
Sponsor segment: New Archie Comics
Expanding horizons and the impact of international comics
How location and environment influence creative work
Mentors, peers, and the New York comics scene
Sponsor segment: IDW Publishing releases
Collaboration with Robert Rodriguez on Sin City
Success, failure, and handling reader expectations
Sponsor segment: 2000 AD
The importance of discarding work that isn't working
Current artistic evolution and daily drawing habits
Closing remarks and Patreon supporter acknowledgments
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