Cities Quote by Frank Miller
“I was always into noir. When I lived in Vermont I was drawing stuff that looked like an amateur doing Sin City. When I first got to New York I was swiftly informed that they only did guys in tights.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Comic Book Creator Talk, 1990s
Miller reflects on genre expectations, noting that New York comics favored superhero costumes over his noir style.
In simple terms: He felt constrained by market trends.
Key Takeaway
Adapt style or find niche audiences.
Themes
art
genre
expectations
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
creative
industry
When to use this quote
- illustration work
- career planning
- networking
- genre exploration
Key Concepts
comic industry
creative compromise
Questions to Reflect On
- How can artists balance personal vision with commercial trends?
- What niches exist for noir in mainstream comics?
A Different Perspective
Market demands may limit artistic freedom.
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