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“Which editor? I can't think of one editor I worked with as an editor. The various companies did have editors but we always acted as our own editor, so the question has no answer.” quote by Joe Simon
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“Which editor? I can't think of one editor I worked with as an editor. The various companies did have editors but we always acted as our own editor, so the question has no answer.”

Joe Simon

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Source Interview: Comic Book Creator Interview, 1970s

He says he never had a separate editor; creators acted as their own editors, making the question moot.

In simple terms: He worked without an external editor.

Key Takeaway

Accept self‑editing as normal.

Themes

creativity self‑reliance industry practices

Mood

reflective pragmatic

Type

analytical observational

When to use this quote

  • comic book production
  • independent publishing
  • creative decision making

Key Concepts

authorship editorial control

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does self‑editing affect creative freedom?
  • What are risks of no external editor?
A Different Perspective

May lack external feedback and quality checks.

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