Underground comics were striking in that they seemed largely unedited - in a typical book, with stories by five to ten creators, some stories would be shockingly bad, and others would be startlingly brilliant. This was a lively and exciting… — Phoebe Gloeckner Copy Share Image
Underground comics were produced by individuals - they were the auteur variety, rather than the production-line sort of comic book aimed at pleasing a vast general audience. Mainstream comics never appealed to me: they seemed sterile in their stylistic consistency,… — Phoebe Gloeckner Copy Share Image
Underground comics were striking in that they seemed largely unedited - in a typical book, with stories by five to ten creators, some stories… — Phoebe Gloeckner Copy Share Image
I spend quite a bit of time thinking about my students. I look at them, at their work, I listen to what they tell… — Phoebe Gloeckner Copy Share Image
I'd describe my inner life as constantly vigilant, always ready to flee or respond with violence. I've felt this way since I was a… — Phoebe Gloeckner Copy Share Image
“I haven’t been disingenuous in what I’ve said describing my perception of “truth” and “reality.” Certainly, I understand what is generally meant to be… — Phoebe Gloeckner Copy Share Image
I don't think it's possible to teach a person to be an artist. But yet, I'm here, and I suppose this is what I'm… — Phoebe Gloeckner Copy Share Image
Comics are a "young" art form, and there is much confusion as to how to treat them. Images have more immediate impact than words,… — Phoebe Gloeckner Copy Share Image
I didn't struggle to find my style - I prefer to call it "voice," because I think the word is more suggestive of complexity,… — Phoebe Gloeckner Copy Share Image
A character does seem to have a life of its own, but I have what I'd describe as a very fluid relationship with them… — Phoebe Gloeckner Copy Share Image
I am aware of existing in a nearly constant state of inner turmoil and argument. I become frustrated with my work when the solution… — Phoebe Gloeckner Copy Share Image
It always seems to people that I'm avoiding saying, 'It's autobiographical,' but I really do believe that human beings make stories and they make… — Phoebe Gloeckner Copy Share Image
I don't like to be constrained to any one medium. I like to surprise and amuse - and indeed, torture - myself by weaving… — Phoebe Gloeckner Copy Share Image
Underground comics were produced by individuals - they were the auteur variety, rather than the production-line sort of comic book aimed at pleasing a… — Phoebe Gloeckner Copy Share Image
Most comics are not truly rebellious or creatively free. Most comics, paintings, music, etc., are derivative of other, more successful works. And it's quite… — Phoebe Gloeckner Copy Share Image
Whatever they are, can Comics be "Art"? Of course they can. The "Art" in a piece is something independent of genre, form, or material.… — Phoebe Gloeckner Copy Share Image
Oddly enough, I suppose, I don't give much thought to my style, and I don't attempt to be consistent - except within a story.… — Phoebe Gloeckner Copy Share Image
