A superhero is someone who, at some point or in some way, inspires hope or is the enemy of cynicism.
Mark WaidRead
By coincidence and not design, 'Everstar' is written and drawn by an all-female creative team, and it makes me smile to think that there may be young female readers out there, future writers and artists, who get to see that comics doesn't have to be a 'boys' club.'
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote celebrates the representation of women in comics and inspires future generations.
Mark Waid expresses joy at the presence of an all-female creative team behind 'Everstar,' highlighting the importance of diversity in comics. He reflects on how such representation can encourage young female readers to pursue careers in writing and art, challenging the notion that comics are exclusively for boys and promoting inclusivity in the industry.
Themes
RepresentationComicsWomenArtDiversity
In practice
Example use cases
During a panel discussion about diversity in comics, this quote can serve as an example of progress in the industry.
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Comics are expensive. Don’t make me resent the money I spend buying yours. Every single moment in your script must either move the story along or demonstrate something important about the characters — preferably both — and every panel that does neither is a sloppy waste of space.
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Know what your characters want, know what they need most, know what they fear most, and don't be fearful of facing it, no matter how unpleasant it may be.
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I think there's a moral imperative when you're writing fictional heroes to give characters who somehow give us something to aspire to as opposed to dragging them down to our level.
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