Appearance Quote by Kieron Gillen
“Phonogram was explicitly about our world. It’s a fantasy which is happening around us all, unnoticed except for those who’ve fallen into its world. In a real way, it’s real. Conversely, W+D is much more overt. The appearance of the gods changes the world, and has changed the world going back. There’s the strong implication that certain figures in our world simply didn’t exist in The Wicked And The Divine‘s world, because they were replaced by a god.”
About This Quote
Source Comic Series: The Wicked and the Divine, 2020–2021
The story blurs fantasy and reality, suggesting that divine interventions reshape history and erase ordinary figures, highlighting power’s influence on collective memory.
In simple terms: Gods alter reality, erasing some people.
Key Takeaway
Recognize how narratives rewrite history.
Themes
mythology
power
memory
reality
history
Mood
reflective
critical
thoughtful
Type
expository
philosophical
When to use this quote
- historical analysis
- world‑building
- social critique
- identity formation
Key Concepts
Narrative theory
cultural myth
political power
Questions to Reflect On
- What histories are forgotten when gods dominate?
- How does power shape what we remember?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on divine agency can ignore human agency.
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