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Comic Book Writer

Brian Michael Bendis is a renowned comic book writer, born on August 18, 1967. His works are known for their in-depth character development and engaging storylines, contributing to major comic publishers such as Marvel and DC with numerous classic titles.

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“I've been reading Ed Brubaker comics since the first appearance of Ed Brubaker comics and every single time he announces a new title I mutter to myself: ugh! I wish I would've thought of that!”

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“If you like Powers, you'll love The Victories!”

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“One similarity I see between peers and some of the people who read my books is that comics were definitely an outlet for us.”

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“Lettering should be invisible. You shouldn't notice it, unless it is a determined piece of storytelling in graphic design. Whether handmade or digital, the lettering should be easy on the eye and well placed. It should help tell the story and do nothing to get in the way of it.”

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“With every script, I write a note to my collaborator that says: 'I write full script. But see it as a guide. You take us where we need to go any way you see fit. I tried to write something specifically for you. If you agree with my choices, fine. If not, you do what you have to do.'”

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Book:Words for Pictures: The Art and Business of Writing Comics and Graphic Novels

Source: Words for Pictures: The Art and Business of Writing Comics and Graphic Novels

“You can't just have a fight scene. In my opinion, it has to be a character moment or story moment.”

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“Artists are not your art monkeys. They are your collaborators. They should be given all due consideration to follow their journey.”

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“The only damn thing I ever learned in all my years in art school was a piece is never done, it is just finished. You have to trust your inner voice, your instincts, when they tell you pencils down. And you roll up your sleeves and you start over again.”

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“The trick is not caring what EVERYBODY thinks of you and just caring about what the RIGHT people think of you.”

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“The drawing and the crafting of the story are fun, but it's the overall meaning that matters to me. It might escape some people who just want to read a comic, and that's fine. The overall meaning is what matters.”

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“In the history of comics and movies and music too, it's always when things are at their bottomed-out, either creatively or financially, there's more chance-taking going on.”

Chance Movies And Music

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“I was into comics because these were my real male role models, even though at the time, I didn't know it.”

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About the Author

Born: August 18, 1967
Known for: Comic Book Writer
Quotes: 62

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