I felt what I was trying to do was make people realize…
“I felt what I was trying to do was make people realize that comics could be deep. I stopped myself in the middle of saying that because the Bazooka Joe thing I do with Dante's Inferno, that was just a goof. I wasn't trying to make people look at Bazooka Joe more seriously. But in my mind it's always been important.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The creator aims to show comics' depth, but self‑censorship limits overt seriousness.
In simple terms: Artist wants comics seen as deep.
Balance humor with depth.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- graphic novels
- educational comics
- public talks
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can comics convey complex ideas without losing fun?
- What risks arise from serious comic work?
Humor may undermine seriousness.