Back Quote by Jim Starlin
“I had worked on Thanos, created him back even before I started working at Marvel.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Comic Book Creator Jim Starlin, 2020
Starlin claims he conceived the character Thanos early in his career, predating his official Marvel tenure.
In simple terms: He created Thanos before joining Marvel.
Key Takeaway
Recognize early ideas may predate formal credit.
Themes
creativity
origin
intellectual property
Mood
reflective
proud
Type
historical
personal.
When to use this quote
- pitch meetings
- storyboarding
- concept pitching
Key Concepts
comic book creation
character development
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you protect early ideas?
- What role does timing play in credit?
A Different Perspective
Early concepts can be overlooked without proper documentation.
