In earlier comics, my only priority was telling a joke in…
“In earlier comics, my only priority was telling a joke in the last panel, but now I try to make every panel as interesting as possible, and that normally means at least a li'l joke there.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
He shifted from focusing solely on punchlines to making each panel engaging, often still including humor.
In simple terms: Now each panel aims to be interesting, usually with a joke.
Balance humor with broader storytelling.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- comic creation
- graphic novels
- visual storytelling
- entertainment
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you decide when a joke serves the story?
- What makes a panel compelling beyond humor?
Humor may dilute serious content.