Am I a guy who writes about himself in a comic book, or am I just a character in that book? If I die, will that character keep going, or will he just fade away?
Harvey PekarRead
It dawned on me that comics were not an intrinsically limited medium. There was a tremendous amount of things you could do in comics that you couldn't do in other art forms - but no one was doing it. I figured if I'd make a try at it, I'd at least be a footnote in history.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Comics hold limitless creative potential that has yet to be fully explored.
In this quote, Harvey Pekar reflects on the uncharted possibilities within the medium of comics. He realizes that comics can express a vast array of concepts and ideas that other art forms may not convey, yet few artists were taking advantage of these opportunities. Pekar’s determination to explore these potentials signifies his desire to leave a mark in the world of art, even if it means being a minor historical reference.
Themes
ComicsArtCreativityPotentialHistory
In practice
Example use cases
In a lecture about artistic innovation, one might use this quote to emphasize the importance of exploring new mediums.
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