Books Quote by Christopher Priest
“Writing 'Deathstroke' presents a number of challenges to me. As a Christian, as a minister, it's difficult for me to write a comic book that all but glorifies violence. So my take on 'Deathstroke' has been to not so much celebrate violence but to deal with the consequences of violence.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Comic Book Creation, 2010
The author struggles with reconciling his faith and role as a minister with writing a violent anti, choosing to focus on violence's aftermath instead of glorification.
In simple terms: Balancing faith with violent storytelling is hard; he emphasizes consequences.
Write about fallout, not glorification.
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When to use this quote
- Comic writing
- religious counseling
- media criticism
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you portray violence responsibly?
- What impact does focusing on consequences have on readers?
May alienate fans expecting traditional heroism.