If you just write the kinds of stories you think others will want to read, you'll be competing with cartoonists who are far more enthusiastic for that kind of comic than you are, and they'll kick your ass every time.
Scott MccloudRead
Today, comics is one of the very few forms of mass communication in which individual voices still have a chance to be heard.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Comics provide a unique platform for diverse voices to express themselves and reach an audience.
In a world dominated by mass media often controlled by a few large corporations, comics stand out as a medium where individual creativity and unique perspectives can thrive. Scott McCloud emphasizes that comics serve as a vital outlet for personal expression, enabling voices that might otherwise be silenced or overlooked to resonate with others.
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ComicsCommunicationArtExpressionVoices
In practice
Example use cases
During a panel discussion on modern art, this quote could highlight the significance of individual voices in creative fields.
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The ancestors of printed comics drew, painted and carved their time-paths from beginning to end, without interruption, ... the infinite canvas.
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