80s Quote by Mark Millar
“When I was a kid growing up in the '80s, the BBC showed those old Buster Crabbe serials like Flash Gordon and Buck Rogers. So instead of ponderous sci-fi or depressing sci-fi or dystopian sci-fi and all the things we're kind of used to, where it's always raining and it's always dark, I thought, "Wouldn't it be nice to do something that was just fun and absolutely nonstop?" Like, I love writing action, and this thing is that. It's all action.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Comic Book Creator Interview, 2015
The author prefers fun, nonstop action over dark, dystopian sci‑fi, emphasizing pure entertainment.
In simple terms: Choose fun, nonstop action over dark.
Prioritize fun, relentless action.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- Writing comics
- designing games
- creating media content
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance fun with substance?
- What risks arise from relentless action?
May neglect depth or meaningful themes.