OK, so I’ve often written of how working in comics is - and never has been - a guarantee of anything, and if you can’t do this full time it’s not just about you.
Just a stray thought: DC should have a very large statue made in honor of Curt Swan and place it in whatever location they wish to create their “Hall of Fame”. They say you should never meet your heroes. It’s a good thing I don’t always listen. I would have missed out on getting to know an amazing man, as well as an amazing artist.
Heh… “wiseacre”. I love having a conversation with someone who uses words and phrases like they’re in a movie from the 1940s.
Kirby had it right. Not going to run the quote because it can be triggering. Easy to find online.
I’m only an ancient fan but I never stop thinking about it.
Should also note that the other person who did really well with the Legion was of course Paul Levitz. Query whether he would have stayed on staff to rise to the top without being able to make the relatively big bucks from scripting and/or writing (two different things there) the Legion.
A lot of creators will never understand or accept that the lot of most creators is eternal obscurity. That's why it's important to remember that you made art in the first place because you enjoyed it. Everything else is not entirely in your control.
Like I said, I read for the advice, cuz it's always honest, hard-won and accurate!
Ars long, vita brevis. That’s a bit simplistic but I think it applies, especially in an art form that has historically been perceived as disposable.
Yep.
Just a stray thought: DC should have a very large statue made in honor of Curt Swan and place it in whatever location they wish to create their “Hall of Fame”. They say you should never meet your heroes. It’s a good thing I don’t always listen. I would have missed out on getting to know an amazing man, as well as an amazing artist.
Heh… “wiseacre”. I love having a conversation with someone who uses words and phrases like they’re in a movie from the 1940s.
You’re a good egg.
A great piece. Thanks
Kirby had it right. Not going to run the quote because it can be triggering. Easy to find online.
I’m only an ancient fan but I never stop thinking about it.
Should also note that the other person who did really well with the Legion was of course Paul Levitz. Query whether he would have stayed on staff to rise to the top without being able to make the relatively big bucks from scripting and/or writing (two different things there) the Legion.
Greg Larocque ? Wow, talk about someone I haven’t thought about in decades… But that was probably the point.
I hear ya.✍️
TRUTH
Preach!
Wise words!
Yup. It's scary out there. xox
A lot of creators will never understand or accept that the lot of most creators is eternal obscurity. That's why it's important to remember that you made art in the first place because you enjoyed it. Everything else is not entirely in your control.