Assuming Quote by Chip Kidd
“I think the genre of comics sometimes overtakes the medium, and people assume that they are kind of frivolous. If you have a good, strong story teller, they can be as affecting as any character in literature. Period.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Art of Comic Book Design, 2015
Comics can be dismissed as trivial, but strong storytelling makes them as impactful as any literature.
In simple terms: Good comics are as moving as books.
Key Takeaway
Value narrative depth in visual media.
Themes
storytelling
medium
perception
art
Mood
analytical
enthusiastic
Type
critical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- graphic novel creation
- media criticism
- educational curricula
Key Concepts
visual narrative
literary merit
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a comic story compelling?
- How can comics be integrated into academic study?
A Different Perspective
Risk of overgeneralizing all comics.
