It's hard to believe it's been nine years since Sin City. Something very different when it debuted, it's success lead to fevered speculation about a sequel, with director Robert Rodriguez constantly questioned about a release.

Now, the second trailer is here and it's as pulpy and moody as you'd expect.

Eva Green, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Christopher Lloyd, Ray Liotta, Josh Brolin and er, Lady Gaga join stars of the first flick, Mickey Rourke, Jessica Alba, Bruce Willis and Jamie King.

Comic creator Frank Miller once again co-directs and penned the script.

 It's released here on August 29th.