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“Right from the outset, the prevailing mindset in British comics fandom was a radical and progressive one. We were all proto-hippies, and we all thought that comics would be greatly improved if everything was a bit psychedelic like Jim Steranko.” quote by Alan Moore
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“Right from the outset, the prevailing mindset in British comics fandom was a radical and progressive one. We were all proto-hippies, and we all thought that comics would be greatly improved if everything was a bit psychedelic like Jim Steranko.”

Alan Moore

About This Quote

Early British comics fans were idealistic and experimental, believing that psychedelic influences would improve the medium.

In simple terms: Fans were progressive and experimental.

Key Takeaway

Embrace creative experimentation.

Themes

comics culture progressivism

Mood

inquisitive optimistic

Type

cultural creative

When to use this quote

  • comic conventions
  • creative workshops
  • artistic collaborations

Key Concepts

psychedelic art counterculture movements

Questions to Reflect On

  • What risks come with radically changing a beloved art form?
  • How can innovation balance tradition?
A Different Perspective

Not all experimental changes are welcomed by broader audiences.

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