As previously announced, Humanoids is reviving Metal Hurlant (the French science fiction magazine that inspired heavy metal) on Kickstarter. The Kickstarter is live now and we’re excited to mark the occasion with an exclusive first look at Dutch cartoonist Jorg de Vos’ uniquely unsettling tale ‘ExoLove’. This story will be featured in the reboot and press release. You will have a better understanding of what will happen.
The seminal sci-fi anthology METAL HURLANT is now available on Kickstarter from Humanoids
Fifty years after its debut in France, the iconic, genre-defining publication is now a star-studded international literary event in English.
Bold, transcendent, and cutting-edge, METAL HURLANT features all-new contributions from global superstars including Brian Michael Bendis, Matt Fraction, Aime de Jong, James Stokoe, Toru Terada, Fabian Wehrmann, and Mark Waid. Masu
Great archival content from original French publications by founding fathers Philippe Drouillet and Jean-Pierre Dionnais, long out-of-print short stories by Möbius, and vintage stories by other luminaries never before published in English. Recording
Los Angeles, November 13, 2024 – In 1974, filmmaker, author, mime, and poet Alejandro Jodorowsky created a film by Frank Frank in Paris, with the help of concept art and storyboards from internationally acclaimed artist Möbius. I was working on a film adaptation of Herbert’s novel Dune. Alongside talents like HR Giger and Dan O’Bannon. At the same time, Möbius, along with fellow rebellious Bande Dessinée creators Jean-Pierre Dionnet and Philippe Drouillet, pushed the boundaries of the medium of comics, creating mature, intelligent, and I often wanted to tell exciting stories. Metal Hurlant is their brainchild, a cutting-edge comics anthology published under their newly founded publishing house, Les Humanoides Associés (Humanoids). The magazine took the sci-fi world by storm, and was the inspiration for future generations of artists, including filmmakers like Guillermo del Toro, George Lucas, Hayao Miyazaki, Ridley Scott, Denis Villeneuve, Taika Waititi, and Jemaine Clement. It created a ripple that became a catalyst for creation. Nicolas Winding Refn and musicians such as Air, Daft Punk and Hans Zimmer. Jodorowsky’s Dune never materialized, but he and Möbius created the groundbreaking series Incal within the pages of Metal Harland. The series later became the best-selling science fiction comic of all time, and is now being adapted for the big screen by Taika. Waititi.
Fifty years after Metal Hurlant’s debut in France, this iconic, genre-defining publication returns to English with a bigger and bolder update than ever before, published by Humanoids Published as a quarterly anthology. Each volume of Metal Hurlant is a massive literary experience of over 272 pages. Humanoids’ ambitious venture is currently on Kickstarter and will be released as part of the internationally renowned publisher’s ongoing 50th anniversary celebrations.
Highlights of Metal Hurlant’s first year include all-new, sophisticated and exciting genre stories from visionary graphic storytellers and international superstars, including:
“Clean and Clear” by author Brian Michael Bendis and artist Jacob Edgar
“In Every Dream Home a Heartache” by writer Matt Fraction and artist Afif Khaled
“The Rite” by cartoonist Ellie Oat
“Peppermint Wendy” by manga artist Mi Ran Kim
“Retrograde” by author Carla Pacheco and artist Sagar Fornes
“Warriors of Light” by cartoonist Simon Roy
Cartoonist Matthew Sheen’s “Laws of Physics”
“Hot Ground” by cartoonists Shofela “Shoff” and Shobo Coker
“Red Planet Tomatoes” by cartoonist James Stockoe
“A New Dawn” by author Jake Thomas and artist Jorg de Vos
“Nightmare Motel” by cartoonist Elene Usdin
The Naked King by author Fabian Wehrmann and artist Lionel “Alfred” Papagari
“Alter” by author Mark Waid and artist Jean-Michel Ponzio
The first year of Metal Herlant will also feature archival material from Metal Herlant’s original operations in France, including stories never before published in English and stories that have been out of print for decades.
Moebius’s precious short stories such as “Absoluten Calfeutrail” and “La Retour” (Return)
Content by original Metal Hurlant founders Philippe Druillet and Jean-Pierre Dionnet
Iconic comic about Philip K. Dick by Robert Crumb
Story by Caza, Nicole Claveloux, Michio Hisauchi, Angus McKie, Jean-Claude Mézières, Chantal Montellier, and Trina Robbins
Each issue of the magazine features international superstar artists such as Moebius, Peach Momoko, Enki Bilal and Jean-Michel Nicolet on its cover. The magazine features the best editorial features from independent journalists, including cultural commentary, personal essays, and interviews with the art world’s top talents, including Ted Chiang, William Gibson, Alan Moore, and Denis Villeneuve. Fully loaded.
Metal Hurlant will be launched with a spring 2025 issue, 50 years after its first French edition in January 1975. Metal Hurlant is available on newsstands, comic book shops, bookstores, subscriptions, and through the Kickstarter campaign. Backers of crowdfunding campaigns can choose from exclusive Kickstarter rewards, including:
Möbius’ “Alsach,” an original, quiet story, presented in stunning hardcover format and featuring a 50th anniversary French edition cut-out slipcase never before available in the United States
Mobius double-sided poster zine for those who subscribe for one year. The first side features the cover illustration for Metal Harland n°6 (March 1976) by Möbius, and the second side features Möbius’ short story “Major Fatal”. , not published in the magazine itself
A double-sided poster zine for those who subscribe for two years or those who subscribe to the hardcover tier. The first page features the cover illustration for Metal Hurlant n°57bis (November 1980) by Mœbius and Druillet, and the second page features Mœbius & Druillet’s short story “Approaching Centauri” (which the magazine itself does not include). (not)
Metal Hurlant’s cover portfolio features 8 iconic vintage covers by Philippe Druillet, Mœbius, Caza, François Schuiten, Jean-Claude Mézières and more in a pocket portfolio
Roulette style signature addon. We offer one portfolio print signature of Jodorowsky, Nicolette, Dione, or Kaza.
All-Star Signing Tier with all four portfolio signings: Jodorowsky, Nicolette, Dione, and Kaza
“Metal Harland’s ongoing mission is to publish bold and transgressive storytellers who captivate readers and blaze new trails,” said Fabrice Giger, publisher of Humanoid. “Although much of the material in Metal Harland is original, bringing archival content such as Moebius short stories back into print will introduce a new generation to one of the most iconic comics creators of all time. Our aim is to curate a reading experience of gems from France’s legendary past, alongside insightful cultural reportage and new complete stories from modern masters.
To support the Metal Hurlant campaign, visit Kickstarter. For the latest updates, follow Humanoids on X, Facebook, and Instagram.
About humanoids:
HUMANOIDS is a global transmedia company dedicated to bringing innovative, sophisticated content to life with stunning visuals. Driven by a fiercely independent spirit, the company is passionate about creating content that explores the power of art to transcend boundaries while focusing on the depth of fandom’s imagination. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California and led by Owner and CEO Fabrice Giger, HUMANOIDS is a leading content provider across the broad entertainment industry, known for its multi-genre catalog of science fiction, fantasy, thrillers, comedy and adventure. I am. Above all, creators have always been at the heart of HUMANOIDS, and we continue to attract top talent as collaborators and true authors of the iconic brand. Starting in the fourth quarter of 2024, HUMANOIDS will celebrate its 50th anniversary.
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