Welcome to another great interview at Comic Unknown! We introduce Jason Lenox, the creator of Ugli Studios and Lords of the Cosmos
Comic Unknown: Welcome, Jason Lenox and thank you for spending some time with us at Comic Unknown to talk about your book. How did you come up with Lords of the Cosmos?
Jason Lenox: An appreciation and enjoyment for classics from my childhood-Three Cartoons stick out Filmation's Flash Gordon, Thundarr the Barbarian and Masters of the Universe were three standouts that inspired!
Jason Lenox: An appreciation and enjoyment for classics from my childhood-Three Cartoons stick out Filmation's Flash Gordon, Thundarr the Barbarian and Masters of the Universe were three standouts that inspired!
CU: What made you want to work in the comic book industry?
JL: I think the medium is endless, and I enjoy working in it.
CU: How many issues do you have in mind for the series?
JL: At least 6
JL: I think so. Well, at least I hope so!!
CU: What was/is the most difficult part in the production of Lords of the Cosmos?
JL: Being a manager to a project, not just an artist
CU: Are there any other projects you are currently working on or plan on working on in the near future?
JL: An Adult Satanic Coloring Book is in the works right now as well as Lords of the Cosmos #3.
CU: How did you meet your creators for Lords of the Cosmos?
JL: Jason Palmatier was a client at an old job, and Dennis Fallon was a friend of his.
CU: When working with deadlines, do you have a specific strategy to best manage your time efficiently?
JL: Tell people NO more often than you tell them YES!! Seriously, you have to be careful how much work you accept, and what is the work you are doing- editing out the projects that are not furthering your big picture goals is key to being efficient as a creative, distractions are everywhere!
JL: Tell people NO more often than you tell them YES!! Seriously, you have to be careful how much work you accept, and what is the work you are doing- editing out the projects that are not furthering your big picture goals is key to being efficient as a creative, distractions are everywhere!
CU: Who is your favorite all-time superhero/villain? Why?
JL: Conan the Barbarian- he lives by his own rules, fights the good fight, and more often than not, gets the girl in the end- he is a classic character that has thrived as a pulp character and also as a great comic book read for decades!
CU: Who has been the biggest influence on you in the comic industry?
CU: Who has been the biggest influence on you in the comic industry?
JL: Alejandro Jodorowsky- he is an amazing creator that has stuck to his vision in comics, film etc. whether people liked it or not- he succeeds on the strength of his belief in his own vision.
CU: What is the best way readers can find more information about Lords of the Cosmos?
JL: They can get a digital copy at COMIXOLOGY or a Physical Copy on Etsy - keep track of updates on Twitter and IG @lenoxartist Links are below
JL: They can get a digital copy at COMIXOLOGY or a Physical Copy on Etsy - keep track of updates on Twitter and IG @lenoxartist Links are below
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