Memes are less valued than comics because it takes more effort to draw something than type words over an existing, over-used photograph. However, after seeing all of the bad entries to a recent Steemit meme contest, I can appreciate better what it takes to create a good meme.
https://steemit.com/contest/@z8teyb289qav9z/7sgqar-daily-meme-contest-best-meme-wins-a-100-upvote
Good point you added.