Comic Quote by Ed Brubaker
“I had done a couple TV pilots, and a friend of mine wanted to leave comics and come work in Hollywood, and I said, "Well, you've got to understand that when you sell a TV pilot, imagine if you turned in the best issue of Batman ever, and DC was like, 'Well we love this, but we can't publish it because we have to publish this other thing by this other person." The odds are really long on getting anything made, so if you come from comics and you're still making a living in comics, that really helps because you're not desperate for someone's permission to write for a living.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Comic Book Industry Podcast, 2015
Transitioning from comics to TV is tough; staying financially stable in comics provides leverage and reduces desperation.
In simple terms: Staying in comics helps you negotiate TV opportunities.
Key Takeaway
Maintain a stable comics career while pursuing TV.
Themes
career
industry
leverage
risk
Mood
pragmatic
realistic
Type
professional
strategic
When to use this quote
- comic book publishing
- TV pilot pitching
- career planning
- financial stability
Key Concepts
business strategy
creative transition
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps can you take to strengthen your TV pitch?
- How does financial security impact creative risk?
A Different Perspective
TV success still depends on many unpredictable factors.
