I've always felt that the comic strip medium stands…

“I've always felt that the comic strip medium stands equally beside all the other story telling mediums: novels, movies, stage plays, opera, you know, you name it.”

Dave Gibbons

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Comics are as valid a storytelling form as novels, film, theater, or opera.

In simple terms: Comics equal other story mediums.

Key Takeaway

Respect comics as narrative art.

Themes

storytelling media art culture

Mood

thoughtful defensive

Type

analytical advocacy

When to use this quote

publishing
education
media criticism
creative writing

Key Concepts

narrative hierarchy medium equality

Questions to Reflect On

How can comics gain broader literary respect?
What narratives thrive best in comic form?

A Different Perspective

Some audiences still view comics as lowbrow entertainment.

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