The villain is always more entertaining because he has fewer limitations. The hero is bound by honor, by justice and by the law, sometimes.

When I submitted samples, I had only written stories to give myself something to draw. I was told, "The art is good, but not quite professional yet. But, I like the writing." I've been a writer for almost a half a century. It's very cool.

I try not to violate what came before me and to leave lots of wiggle room for those who will follow.

It's all about who's where on the food chain. When I'm the story editor, I expect my writers to follow my vision. When I'm working for another editor, I'm obliged to follow their vision.

I had never really thought of myself as a writer; any writing I had done was just to give myself something to draw.

Art is always in the eyes of the beholder. Only posterity has the right to point out our mistakes.

I think jazz and comic books are probably the two uniquely American art forms.