"Robert Crumb is an influence on how I draw, but not on the subject matter I take or my approach. One thing I do like about Crumb is that he's chronicled his age, his times, and I think that is what artists should do"

In this quote, Joe Sacco, a cartoonist and reporter, goes over the impact of fellow cartoonist Robert Crumb on his own work. He acknowledges that Crumb's distinct style of illustration has had an effect on his own artistic method, however he clarifies that it has not influenced the subject he chooses to illustrate or his overall approach to creating art. Sacco then praises Crumb for his ability to record the essence of his period and the social problems of his time through his art. He believes that this is an essential role for artists to play, as they have the power to file and reflect the world around them. In general, Sacco admires Crumb's capability to use his art as a method of narrating the world and its complexities.