Metabarons |
French BDsLes Humanoïdes Associés. All written by Alexandro Jodorowsky and drawn by Juan Gimenez. |
| La Caste des Méta-Barons |
La Maison des Ancêtres. |
1 Othon le Trisaïeul. |
2 Honorata la Trisaïeule. |
3 Aghnar le Bisaïeul. |
4 Oda la Bisaïeule. |
5 Tête d'Acier l'Aïeul. |
6 Doña Vicenta Gabriela de Rokha l'Aïeule. |
7 Aghora le Père-mère. |
8 Sans Nom Le Dernier Meta Baron. |
Integrale La Caste des Meta Barons (Omnibus volume containing all
eight of the above). |
American translationsHumanoids Publishing. All written by Alexandro Jodorowsky and drawn by Juan Gimenez. |
1 Path of the Warrior (1-5). [From Humanoids
Publishing: Collecting issues #1-5 of the surprise hit of the year!
Discover the lineage of a character first created by Jodorowsky and Moebius
in "The Incal," as the history of the warrior clan known as the
Metabarons unfolds in this volume. Metabarons tells the story of the ultimate
bloodline of warriors. Each successive generation is followed as they struggle
to overcome the forces amassed against them, continue the traditions of
their clan, and fight against a world corrupted by greed, power, and terror.
Path of the Warrior follows Othon, the first Metabaron, as he loses his
family and his world in as series of tragedies that lead to the creation
of the Metabaron clan. Told through a stunning mix of action, drama, and
lavish artwork, this book is the perfect chance to discover one of the most
unique stories in comics today.]
ArtBomb review |
2 Blood and Steel (6-10). [From Humanoids Publishing:
This second volume of the cult-hit series, The Metabarons, collects issues
#6-10 of the comic book series. The Metabarons has continued to receive
accolades from comic fans, creators, and retailers alike. The first collection,
Metabarons: Path of the Warrior, introduced the series to thousands of new
fans. Find out what all the excitement is about in this new collection that
focuses on Steelhead, who may be the most ruthless Metabaron in history.
By Incal writer Alexandro Jodorowsky, and Leo Roa artist Juan Gimenez.]
ArtBomb review |
3 Poet and Killer (11-14). [From Humanoids Publishing:
Continuing to collect the cult smash-hit, Metabarons: Poet & Killer
collects Metabarons #11-14. This volume focuses on Steelhead, who may be
the most ruthless of all the Metabarons. Poet & Killer features intense
action and plot twists that are bizarre even for the Metabarons! As each
Metabarons collection focuses on a different generation of the warrior clan,
this volume is an excellent jumping-on point for new readers curious about
the series. This volume also features the transcript of the infamous interview
with Jodorowsky by Matt Brady at Newsarama.] |
4 Immaculate Conception (15-17). [From Humanoids
Publishing: The history of the ultimate bloodline of warriors continues
in this volume collecting issues #15-17. Steelhead, the most ruthless Metabaron,
breaks tradition by raising his daughter as the galaxy's greatest warrior.
Aghora must not only earn the respect of the Empire, but must also bear
the child who will be the last Metabaron!] |
Alpha and Omega (One-shot; additional art by Travis Charest, Moebius).
[From Humanoids Publishing: Metabarons: Alpha/Omega is a celebration
of the series' past, as well as a look into its future. Featuring short
stories as well as missing pages from Incal and Metabarons, all written
by Metabarons creator, Alexandro Jodorowsky, Alpha/Omega is an important
history lesson for any fan, new or old. This is the first-ever published
Metabarons material by Travis Charest, in a story that leads into his upcoming
projects featuring the characters. Also appearing in the story, "The
Crest of the Castaka," by Jodorowsky and Gimenez, tells the origin
of the tattoo that adorns the chest of every Metabaron, as well as pages
by Moebius and Gimenez that have never seen print in America. Metabarons:
Alpha/Omega is the perfect place for new Metabarons fans to see why the
series has gained such critical acclaim from creators such as Warren Ellis.
And Travis Charest fans are sure to turn out en masse to see what is sure
to be some of the best work in his already illustrious career.]
ArtBomb review |
| Humanoids/DC series |
1 The Metabarons (w Alexandro Jodorowsky; a Juan Giminez).
[From DC Comics:Discover the lineage of a character first created
by Jodorowsky and Moebius in the science fiction epic The Incal, as the
history of the warrior clan known as the Metabarons unfolds. Each generation
of this ultimate bloodline of warriors must struggle to overcome the forces
amassed against them as they fight against a universe corrupted by greed,
power, and terror. The Metabarons #1: Othon & Honorata tells the story
of Othon Von Salza, the first Metabaron, as he loses his family and his
world in a series of tragedies that lead to the creation of the Metabaron
clan. Told through a stunning mix of action, drama, and lavish artwork,
this book is the perfect introduction to one of the most unique stories
in comics today. Writer Alexandro Jodorowsky, co-creator of The Technopriests
and The Incal and writer/director of the famous cult films Santa Sangre,
El Topo and The Holy Mountain, collaborates with artist Juan Gimenez to
tell the story of the greatest warrior clan the universe has ever known.]
Contains the French albums 1: Othon le Trisaïeul and 2:
Honorata la Trisaïeule, plus a story from La Maison des Ancêtres;
previously printed in English as pp. 7-120 of the English Humanoids Vol.
1: Path of the Warrior, and pp. 7-16 of Metabarons: Alpha/Omega. |
2 Aghnar & Oda (w Alexandro Jodorowsky; a Juan Giminez).
[From DC Comics: The destiny of a Metabaron is one of violence, heartbreak
and pain. Can Aghnar, son of Othon, defy his destiny? The Metabaron is the
galaxy's greatest warrior. There can only be one Metabaron. The son of each
Metabaron must prove his worthiness by slaying his own father in mortal
combat, thus proving that he has the strength of mind, body and soul to
replace his father. The Metabarons #2: Aghnar & Oda tells the story
of Aghnar Castaka, son of the first Metabaron, Othon Von Salza. Aghnar faces
danger and heartbreak as he takes on the heavy and dreadful mantle of the
Metabaron at the cost of his life, his future, and his very soul. Told through
a stunning mix of action, drama, and lavish artwork, this book continues
one of the most unique stories in comics today.] Contains the
French albums 3: Aghnar le Bisaïeul and 4: Oda la Bisaïeule;
previously printed in English as pp. 121-150 of the English Humanoids Vol.
1: Path of the Warrior, and pp. 7-100 of Vol. 2: Blood and Steel. |
3 Steelhead & Doña Vicenta (w Alexandro Jodorowsky;
a Juan Giminez). [From DC Comics: The history of
the ultimate bloodline of warriors continues! Steelhead, the ruthless cyborg
Metabaron, shakes the galaxy with a reign of violence. But when he falls
in madly in love with Doña Vicenta, Steelhead decides to prove himself
worthy of love. ] Translates the French albums 5: Tête
d'Acier l'Aïeul and 6: Doña Vicenta Gabriela de Rokha
l'Aïeule; previously printed in English as pp. 101-128 of the English
Humanoids Vol. 2: Blood and Steel, and Vol. 3: Poet and Killer. |