The second reference guide to the Jodoverse, focused on unveiling the secrets of the Universe's fiercest warrior clan: the Metabarons. Deconstructing The Incal lifts the veil on many of the mysteries and secrets surrounding the seminal science-fiction graphic novel, which has become the cornerstone of the Jodoverse.This encyclopedic reference book, is packed with fascinating insights from The Incal's creators, Jodorowsky and Mœbius, alongside revealing text, and rare and unseen preliminary illustrations.
The Sci-Fi masterpiece by Moebius and Jodorowsky about the tribulations of the shabby detective John Difool as he searches for the precious and coveted Incal.
Moebius' and Alejandro Jodorowsky's Sci-Fi masterpiece collected in one epic volume. Lose yourself in the in the story that inspired many legendary filmakers including George Lucas and Ridley Scott. John Difool, a low-class detective in a degenerate dystopian world, finds his life turned upside down when he discovers an ancient, mystical artifact called "The Incal." Difool’s adventures will bring him into conflict with the galaxy’s greatest warrior, the Metabaron, and will pit him against the awesome powers of the Technopope. These encounters and many more make up a tale of comic and cosmic proportions that has Difool fighting for not only his very survival but also the survival of the entire universe.
Working closely with Moebius Productions in France, Dark Horse is putting the work of a master storyteller back in print--with some material in English for the first time! Stel and Atan are interstellar investigators trying to find a lost space station and its crew. When they discover the mythical paradise planet Edena, their lives are changed forever. The long out-of-print Edena Cycle from Moebius gets a deluxe hardcover treatment! Moebius's World of Edena story arc is comprised of five chapters--Upon a Star, Gardens of Edena, The Goddess, Stel, and Sra--which are all collected here. A storyboard artist and designer (Alien, Tron, The Fifth Element, among many others) as well as comic book master, Moebius's work has influenced creators in countless fields. “Moebius is a master draftsman, a superb artist, and more—his vision is original and strong.” —George Lucas
The second reference guide to the Jodoverse, focused on unveiling the secrets of the Universe's fiercest warrior clan: the Metabarons. Deconstructing the Metabarons sheds light on the secrets surrounding the celestial clan of warriors, first introduced in the the seminal science-fiction graphic novel, which has become the cornerstone of the Jodoverse, The Incal. This encyclopedic reference book is packed with fascinating insights from the Metabaron's original creators, Jodorowsky and Mœbius, alongside revealing text, and rare and unseen preliminary illustrations from Juan Gimenez. Discover the complexities of the Metabarons' sacred bloodline, traveling all the way their inception, through the tales of the intricacies of the expanded Universe and into the recent relaunch, The Metabaron.
A mysterious metallic virus has devastated the immense City-Shaft, and John Difool is going to have to once again transform himself into humanity’s improbable savior!
The Complete adventures of John Difool continue as the investigation into the mysterious birth rate in the Red Ring continues. In this volume, John stumbles across several overwhelming obstacles including the involvement of the Prez, the robocops, and the Techno pope in a grand conspiracy, becoming a professional detective and falling in love. If all of this wasn't enough, this volume of the series also features tons of actions and the deaths of several characters. A must-read chapter in one of the most acclaimed sci-fi stories in the world.
Visionary author, filmmaker, and philosopher Alejandro Jodorowsky has created — along with some of the world’s most singular and talented sequential artists — an incredible Sci-Fi universe, full of love, revenge, intrigue, betrayal, and redemption: THE JODOVERSE. The Jodoverse’s two cornerstone series are The Incal and The Metabarons, which together have sold over 5 million copies worldwide. This deluxe box set (two oversized books in one deluxe slipcase box) will be limited at 1500 numbered copies. Book 1 will contain the reference guide on The Incal, Deconstructing the Incal, which lifts the veil on many of the mysteries and secrets surrounding the seminal science-fiction graphic novel. This encyclopedic reference book is packed with fascinating insights from the creators, Jodorowsky and Mœbius, alongside revealing text and rare and unseen preliminary illustrations. The book will also contain the original 56 pages drawn by Mœbius of the unfinished first version of the sequel story (After The Incal). Book 2 will feature the second reference guide to the Jodoverse, Deconstructing the Metabarons, focused on unveiling the secrets of the universe's fiercest warrior clan: the Metabarons. Book 2 will also include Weapons of the Metabarons, the seminal series' spin-off story recounting how the mightiest warrior in the universe built his arsenal of war and featuring A-list comics star Travis Charest's (Wildcats, WildC.A.T.s/X-Men: The Golden Age, and Star Wars comics covers) interpretation of The Metabarons' mythology.
