“Still,[...] in all forms of comics the sequential artist relies upon the tacit cooperation of the reader. This cooperation is based upon the convention of reading and the common cognitive disciplines. Indeed, it is this very voluntary cooperation, so unique to comics, that underlies the contract between artist and audience.”

“Comics deal with two fundamental communicating devices: words and images. Admittedly this is an arbitrary separation. But, since in the modern world of communication they are treated as independent disciplines, it seems valid. Actually, the are derivatives of a single origin and in the skillful employment of words and images lies the expressive potential of the medium.”

“We have this history of impossible solutions to insoluble problems.”

“Living in a big city can be compared to existing in a jungle. One becomes a creature of the environment. The response to the rhythms and choreography is visceral and before long a dweller's conduct is as distinctive as those of a jungle inhabitant.”

“Thus, sped by currents of curiosity afloat the swift river of rumor do secrets sail to strange ports.”

“In the meantime, I’llwish it upon a star.'- Michael Cooper”

“Wake up in the morning I shall wake up and so shall you and I Wake up, the sun is beautifulAnd it is warming you and IFragile as we lie”