Being Quote by Ryan North
“I read all these Marvel wikis, and there are characters that just stand out to you, and you think, 'How is this character not being used? This is crazy.'”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast "The Nerdist", 2015
People notice compelling characters that are underutilized, sparking curiosity about their potential roles.
In simple terms: Great characters get overlooked.
Key Takeaway
Explore untapped talent.
Themes
creativity
media
character development
Mood
enthusiastic
analytical
Type
observational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- writing workshops
- film casting
- comic book planning
- fan discussions
Key Concepts
storytelling
audience engagement
Questions to Reflect On
- Which underused character could you revive?
- How does fan enthusiasm shape media decisions?
A Different Perspective
Not all overlooked characters are viable for new projects.
![“It's all about the integrity of their characters. They [Marvel] care so much about the loyalty and integrity of each and every character and all of their stories. They trust and love their readership. They're the ones who have invested in these stories.” quote by Ray Stevenson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/49a/ray-stevenson-15916_and-love_it-s-all-about-the-integrity-of-their-ch_486780.jpg)
![“I think it's just the challenge. It's not that all my life I've wanted to do characters [in Marvel] , because I never particularly thought about it, but the challenge of saying, "How could they be done differently that may be more absorbing or more effective?"” quote by Stan Lee](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7c1/stan-lee-1586_absorbing_i-think-it-s-just-the-challenge-it-s-not_2343936.jpg)
