My feeling is that the hero has now been defined by phrases like the odious one that we were all raised with - crimes does not pay. Of course it pays, you schmuck. That's not why we don't do it. We don't do it because it is wrong.
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I don't do a comic book thinking there is a movie. I just want it to be as good a comic book as it can be.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Frank Miller emphasizes the importance of creating quality art without being influenced by the potential for other adaptations.
In this quote, Frank Miller expresses his commitment to the integrity of the comic book medium, suggesting that his focus is on producing the best possible comic rather than catering to the expectations of a movie adaptation. He highlights the value of authenticity in art, underscoring that the work should stand on its own merits rather than merely serve as a springboard for other forms of media.
Themes
ComicArtMovieQualityCreativity
In practice
Example use cases
A comic book publisher could quote this to inspire their artists at a conference.
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The larger-than-life thing is definitely what I'm after. I've always drawn dark stories. Occasionally, I'll try a perfect hero, but it's a real stretch for me. I like 'em warts and all, and obsessive and weird.
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Comic-book pages are vertical, and movie screens are relentlessly horizontal. But it's all the same form. We use different tools, but we get the job done. I'm completely in love with CGI. It's great for conveying a cartoonist's sense of reality.
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You can't have virtue without sin. What I'm after is having my characters' virtues defined by how they operate in a very sinful environment. That's how you test people.
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