We're the new power, come to replace the old. Cameras in the head, children with microchips, spin doctors rewriting reality as it happens.
Grant MorrisonRead
A comic will always be more 'personal' than a DVD or CD, both of which require electronic 'players' to decode their content. With comics, the reader is the player so the engagement with the material is always more fundamental and dynamic. Reading comics is a much less passive activity than consuming CDs and DVDs.
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What this quote means
Comics engage readers more actively than other media like CDs and DVDs.
In this quote, Grant Morrison emphasizes the unique interactive experience that comics provide compared to other forms of media. While DVDs and CDs require technological playback, comics rely on the reader's imagination and engagement, making the experience more personal and dynamic. This highlights the active role of readers in interpreting and enjoying comics, positioning them as a more rewarding artistic format.
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Example use cases
In a discussion about the value of reading, this quote can illustrate how comics foster greater reader involvement.
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