Metabarons

 

French BDs

Les 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 translations

Humanoids 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.