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HARDtalk

Mark Millar - Comic book author

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC NewsLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

How far do creators of popular culture have a responsibility to draw attention to problems in society? Hardtalk speaks to celebrated comic book writer Mark Millar. His work has been made into big Hollywood movies like Kick Ass, Wanted and most recently Kingsman. His creations feature extreme violence, yet he insists he's horrified by real-life violence - so how does he defend his work? Show less

Contributors

Presenter:
Zeinab Badawi
Interviewed Guest:
Mark Millar

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