Action Quote by Dan Slott
“Pro-Tip: Ask for one clear action per panel. Don't ask your artist to do two, three, or more things in a shot. You want those? Add more panels.”
About This Quote
Source Panel: Comic Artists Summit, 2019
Clear, single‑action panels improve storytelling; add panels for multiple actions to avoid clutter.
In simple terms: One action per panel clarifies story.
Simplify panel composition.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- graphic novels
- storyboarding
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you decide panel count?
- What tools help you plan?
Complex scenes may need more panels.