Frank Miller begins publishing the 'Sin City' comic series, introducing the gritty, noir-style stories set in Basin City.
The first graphic novel in the 'Sin City' series, 'The Hard Goodbye,' is published, gaining critical acclaim and establishing the franchise's popularity.
The 'Sin City' film adaptation is released, starring an ensemble cast and notable for its noir aesthetic that closely follows the visual style of the comics.
The sequel film 'Sin City: A Dame to Kill For,' directed by Frank Miller and Robert Rodriguez, is released.