It wasn't really meant to be positive.
One good page in an ocean of garbage hurts more than the ocean itself. It means they actually tried for once after too little too late. It's why mediocre stories suck more than anything really bad. Because the potential is wasted.
"It's too bad she won't live! But then again, who does? - Gaff Blade Runner
"In a short time, this will be a long time ago." - Werner Slow West
"One of the biggest problems in the industry is apathy right now." - Dan Didio Co-Publisher of I Wonder Why That Is Comics