Lynx Delirium: The Man, Myth, & Magic Behind Carabosse Comics

Of all the comic book creators I was fortunate enough to work with in my tenure as the editor of Queerbait #1 & #2, Lynx Delirium is one of the most interesting I've ever met. Despite the fact that many of his comics have dark overtones and a slightly twisted sense of humor, Lynx himself is gregarious and energetic to the point of being childlike. He's also one of the nicest men you'll ever meet. As I discovered during our recent interview, Lynx is more than happy to talk about his work...and his enthusiasm is downright contagious!

A lot of other comic book creators try to emulate the "big names", but your comics have a delicious D.I.Y. flavor that's earned you a lot of critical acclaim. Is that what led you to create your Carabosse Comics imprint?

Well, on one hand, I definitely like being in control of my own work. I've been censored a lot, believe it or not, when working or promoting my work through other companies. Now I can feel free to tell my stories the way I want them to be told. And, I usually have very specific visions in mind for very specific reasons, so it's good when I don't have to veer far away from that for the final design.

On the other hand, you're right, I don't simply emulate other creators which I think makes my style of work less commonplace. Which, in turn, also means it's harder for my work to be recognized by other companies who may want their books to all look like the art style or writing style thats "in" right now. I can't tell you how many times I've gotten rejection letters that say "We love you're work, but it's just not what we're looking for right now." So, it's also easy to just do it myself to get all these stories brimming inside of me out before I explode.

Your partner, David, also plays a big role in managing and promoting your work. How did this come about?