Art Quote by John Heffernan
““Because that’s what a comic is, ultimately: a collection of pages. It’s not a flatpanel or a touchscreen, even though that’s where it might eventually be displayed. It’s a page.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Future of Comics, 2018
Comics are fundamentally physical pages, regardless of digital display formats.
In simple terms: Comics remain page‑based.
Key Takeaway
Respect the page format.
Themes
medium
art
technology
Mood
analytical
reflective
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- publishing
- graphic design
- education
- archiving
Key Concepts
materiality
digital shift
visual storytelling
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines a comic?
- How does medium impact storytelling?
A Different Perspective
Digital formats can alter reader interaction with the page.
