The depressing majority of comics seem to be about…
![“The depressing majority of comics seem to be about violence of one sort or another, [...] And I just don’t enjoy violence. I can see that narratively it is often a powerful spike in a story, but I certainly don’t want to dwell on it. I don’t want it in my real life, I don’t find violence…” quote by Dave McKean](https://sms4smile.com/q/i/548/dave-mckean-15219_aesthetic-beauty_the-depressing-majority-of-comics-seem-t_933308.png)
““The depressing majority of comics seem to be about violence of one sort or another, [...] And I just don’t enjoy violence. I can see that narratively it is often a powerful spike in a story, but I certainly don’t want to dwell on it. I don’t want it in my real life, I don’t find violence entertaining in and of itself, or exciting, or funny. But sex is happily part of most people’s lives, and crosses the mind most days, I would say, even if it’s just watching your partner get out of bed in the morning. [...] Most pornography is pretty awful. I mean, it does the job at the most utilitarian level, but it rarely excites other areas of the mind, or the eye. It’s repetitive, bland and often a bit silly. I was interested in trying to do something that has an aesthetic beauty to it if possible, and something that tickles the intellect as well as the more basic areas of the mind. Maybe that’s not possible, and as soon as you start to think too much, it stops working as pornography. I don’t think so, but I guess it’s in the eye and mind of the viewer.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The speaker critiques mainstream comics for overusing violence and finds pornography lacking intellectual and aesthetic depth, seeking more thoughtful erotic art.
In simple terms: Violence dominates comics; porn feels shallow; wants smarter erotic content.
Key Takeaway
Pursue erotic art that engages both intellect and senses.
Themes
art
erotica
media criticism
creativity
intellectual engagement
Mood
thoughtful
critical
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- Graphic novel creation
- adult animation
- educational workshops
- curated erotic photography
- media analysis
Key Concepts
Aesthetic beauty
intellectual stimulation
ethical consumption
Questions to Reflect On
- How can erotic media be both stimulating and intellectually rich?
- What boundaries exist between art and pornography?
A Different Perspective
Balancing erotic appeal with intellectual depth is challenging and may limit audience.