"There hasn't been enough change in comics to suit me. I don't know why exactly"
- Harvey Pekar
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Harvey Pekar's quote talks to the lack of progress in the comic book market. He reveals his frustration with the status quo, noting that there hasn't been enough change to match him. He is unable to pinpoint the specific factor for his discontentment, but it is clear that he feels that the industry has actually not evolved enough. This might be due to the lack of diversity in characters, storylines, and developers, or the lack of innovation in the medium. It could also be due to the fact that the market is still controlled by the exact same major publishers, making it difficult for new voices to be heard. Whatever the factor, it is clear that Harvey Pekar is not satisfied with the current state of comics and long for more change.
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