Fifty Years of Metal Hurlant: A Return to Sci-Fi Anthology
The Story Behind Metal Hurlant
The story of Metal Hurlant began back in 1974, when the filmmaker and poet Alejandro Jodorowsky was working in Paris on an adaptation of Frank Herbert’s Dune with the assistance of Mœbius on concept art and storyboards, alongside H.R. Giger and Dan O’Bannon. Mœbius, along with fellow bande dessinée creators Jean-Pierre Dionnet and Philippe Druillet, wanted to push the boundaries of comics to tell mature, cerebral stories that embraced punk attitude. Metal Hurlant was born as a cutting-edge anthology published under publishing house Les Humanoïdes Associés (Humanoids).
Influence on the Sci-Fi World
Jodorowsky’s Dune never materialized, but Metal Hurlant took the sci-fi world by storm, and it has influenced generations of artists, including filmmakers like Jemaine Clement, Guillermo Del Toro, George Lucas, Hayao Miyazaki, Ridley Scott, Denis Villeneuve and Taika Waititi, who’s now adapting Jodorowsky and Mœbius’s The Incal for the big screen.
Revival of Metal Hurlant
The Spring 2025 issue of the revived Metal Hurlant will be available through newsstands, comic book shops, bookstores, by subscription and via the Kickstarter campaign. The return of Metal Hurlant in English will also include editorial features independent journalists, such as cultural commentaries, personal essays, and interviews with top talents from across the arts including Ted Chiang, William Gibson, Alan Moore, and Denis Villeneuve.
Exclusive Excerpt
The Spring 2025 issue of the revived Metal Hurlant will feature an exclusive excerpt from Robert Crumb’s iconic comic about Philip K. Dick.
Contributors
Contributors to the new Metal Hurlant include Brian Michael Bendis, Matt Fraction, Aimée de Jongh, James Stokoe, Toru Terada, Fabien Vehlmann, and Mark Waid. There’s also archival content from the original French publication from the likes of Philippe Druillet and Jean-Pierre Dionnet and long out-of-print short stories from Mœbius.
Conclusion
The return of Metal Hurlant in English is a significant event in the world of science fiction, and it promises to deliver a unique reading experience to fans of the genre. With its blend of archival content and new, original stories, Metal Hurlant is sure to captivate readers and inspire a new generation of artists.
FAQs
Q: What is Metal Hurlant?
A: Metal Hurlant is a science fiction anthology that was first published in France in 1974. It is known for its cutting-edge artwork and storytelling, and it has influenced generations of artists and writers.
Q: Who are some of the contributors to the new Metal Hurlant?
A: The new Metal Hurlant will feature contributions from Brian Michael Bendis, Matt Fraction, Aimée de Jongh, James Stokoe, Toru Terada, Fabien Vehlmann, and Mark Waid, among others.
Q: What kind of content can I expect to see in Metal Hurlant?
A: Metal Hurlant will feature a mix of new, original stories and archival content from the original French publication, including short stories from Mœbius and other iconic cartoonists.
Q: How can I get my hands on a copy of Metal Hurlant?
A: The Spring 2025 issue of Metal Hurlant will be available through newsstands, comic book shops, bookstores, by subscription and via the Kickstarter campaign.
