I look at all of world mythology and folklore as my toy to…
“I look at all of world mythology and folklore as my toy to play with. There are just so many characters and creatures there I want to put on paper. It's a really exciting thing for me to take material that I really love and put a new coat of paint on it and present it to this audience. And I don't have to make up any of the characters. I can just pull a book of mythology off the shelf and say, "I'll use this guy." I also hate making up names for fantasy characters. I'll just flip through these books and say, "Wow, this is way crazier than anything I could make up".”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
He treats mythic characters as a creative toolbox, re‑imagining them without inventing new ones, to inspire fresh storytelling.
In simple terms: Reuse myths for new stories.
Key Takeaway
Use existing myths to inspire.
Themes
creativity
mythology
storytelling
Mood
playful
exploratory
Type
creative
educational
When to use this quote
- comic writing
- world‑building
- artistic research
Key Concepts
intertextuality
adaptation
cultural heritage
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you make ancient myths feel new?
- What balance between homage and innovation?
A Different Perspective
Reliance on existing myths may limit originality.