The picture is all he feels about it, all he thinks worth preserving of it, all he invests it with. If all the qualities which a painter took from the model for his picture were really taken, no person could be painted twice.
Lucian FreudRead
I believe that a good comic script can succeed despite being drawn badly, but that a bad script can't be saved by good art. Of course, great writing and great illustration makes for a great comic 100 percent of the time.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The effectiveness of a comic largely depends on its writing rather than its artistic quality.
This quote by Ryan North emphasizes the importance of storytelling in comics, suggesting that the script is the foundation upon which everything else is built. While good artwork can enhance a comic, poor writing will ultimately render it ineffective, regardless of the art's quality. North argues that a well-crafted narrative is essential for the success of any comic, and great writing paired with outstanding illustrations creates a truly remarkable work.
Themes
ComicsWritingArtStorytellingCreativity
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about favorite comics, you might mention this quote to highlight the significance of a good story.
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