In 1977, Dave Sim (b. 1956) began to self-publish "Cerebus," one
of the earliest and most significant independent comics, which ran
for 300 issues and ended, as Sim had planned from early on, in
2004. Over the run of the comic, Sim used it as a springboard to
explore not only the potential of the comics medium but also many
of the core assumptions of Western society. Through it he analyzed
politics, the dynamics of love, religion, and, most
controversially, the influence of feminism--which Sim believes has
had a negative impact on society. Moreover, Sim inserted himself
squarely into the comic as Cerebus's creator, thereby inviting
criticism not only of the creation, but also of the creator.
What few interviews Sim gave often pushed the limits of what an
interview might be in much the same way that "Cerebus" pushed the
limits of what a comic might be. In interviews Sim is generous,
expansive, provocative, and sometimes even antagonistic. Regardless
of mood, he is always insightful and fascinating. His discursive
style is not conducive to the sound bite or to easy summary. Many
of these interviews have been out of print for years. And, while
the interviews range from very general, career-spanning
explorations of his complex work and ideas, to tightly focused
discussions on specific details of "Cerebus," all the interviews
contained herein are engaging and revealing.
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