{"product_id":"the-metabarons-the-complete-second-cycle-paperback","title":"The Metabarons: The Complete Second Cycle - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAlejandro Jodorowsky\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJerry Frissen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eValentin S馗her\u003c\/b\u003e (Artist)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis edition collects the entire four volume collection of \u003ci\u003eThe Metabaron \u003c\/i\u003ein one book for the first time. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Techno Empire's cruel reign and boundless ambition have the universe in a chokehold, but one obstacle remains before them: The Metabaron. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Metabaron once single-handedly brought the Techno-Techno Empire to its knees. In the chaos that followed, however, a new regime has taken hold, one that has seized control of the rare and vital fuel for intergalactic travel known as epiphyte. As the Metabaron launches a counter-offensive, the Empire will send its most feared soldiers to defend the power they have amassed, even to the doors of the Metabunker itself. To make matters even more dire, the Metabaron's less than honorable son seeks to usurp the power of the father who abandoned him. Can the Metabaron withstand the many challenges before him and save the universe once more? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBorn on the pages of Moebius and Jodorowsky's legendary\u003ci\u003e The Incal\u003c\/i\u003e, the mighty Metabaron has been starring in his own spinoff stories since 1992. Now, The Metabaron returns as a collaboration between Jodorowsky and Jerry Frissen (\u003ci\u003eFires of Theseus\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Zombies That Ate the World\u003c\/i\u003e), exhibiting the work of an all-star lineup of international artists: Valentin Secher, Niko Henrichon, and Pete Woods.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBorn February 7th, 1929, in Tocopilla, Chile, of a Jewish Ukrainian immigrant family. Jodorowsky was multi-talented from an early age, becoming skilled in puppetry and mime, in addition to writing, by his late teens. He traveled with a pantomime troupe in the 1950s, and within a couple years had made his way to Paris where he collaborated with the world-renowned mime Marcel Marceau. In the 1960s, Jodorowsky ventured further into the world of theater, creating in Mexico, the Panic Movement. This innovative artistic movement allowed him to creatively participate in over a 100 theater productions. The 1970s saw him transition into the world of film where he quickly put a defining stamp on all his cinematic works. He directed several cult films, namely the infamous \"El Topo,\" a Midnight movie favorite. Shortly thereafter, Jodorowsky became attached to direct the adaptation of the famous Frank Herbert sci-fi epic novel \"Dune.\" At the preparation stage of the film, he brilliantly assembled a team of extremely diverse and gifted artists such as HR Giger, Chris Foss, Dan O'Bannon, and Moebius, all of who would later be hired as concept artists on Ridley Scott's \"Alien.\" The development of \"Dune\" came to a halt due to financial problems, but Jodorowsky, having been exposed to such immense visual talent, propelled himself into writing graphic novels, pairing up with the artist Moebius. This collaboration resulted in what many consider to be one of the most creative European sci-fi graphic novel series of all time, \"The Incal,\" which went on to sell millions of copies worldwide. Since penning \"The Incal,\" Jodorowsky continued writing top selling comic books with a wide variety of Europe's most talented artists, such as \"The White Lama\" (with Bess), \"The Metabarons\" (with Gimenez), \"The Technopriests\" (with Janjetov), and most recently \"Bouncer\" (with Boucq). Along with nurturing his many other talents, Jodorowsky remains a unique storyteller whose published contributions have secured his status as one of the world's most prolific graphic novel writers. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJerry Frissen (born Thierry Frissen in Belgium) is an American comic book writer and toy \u0026amp; graphic designer. He is the Editor-in-Chief of the recently relaunched comics anthology magazine \u003ci\u003eMetal Hurlant\u003c\/i\u003e in France, as well as the author of several best-selling graphic novels, including the anthology comic book series \u003ci\u003eLucha Libre \u003c\/i\u003e(\u003ci\u003eUnfabulous Five, The Tikitis\u003c\/i\u003e), \u003ci\u003eThe Fire of Theseus, \u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eExo, Simak, \u003c\/i\u003e and the new cycle of the internationally acclaimed series \u003ci\u003eThe Metabarons, \u003c\/i\u003e co-written with Alejandro Jodorowsky and illustrated by Valentin S馗her, Niko Henrichon, and Pete Woods. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e His book \u003ci\u003eThe Zombies That Ate The World, \u003c\/i\u003e illustrated by Guillermo Del Toro collaborator Guy Davis, was recently adapted by RKSS of \u003ci\u003eTurbo Kid \u003c\/i\u003efor the silver screen as \u003ci\u003eWe Are Zombies. \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAt only 29, Valentin has already been published by Titan Comics (Khaal) and Humanoids (The Metabaron Book 1 \u0026amp; 3). A rising star in the European comics scene, he took up the challenge of following in the footsteps of Juan Gimenez, creating his own version of Jodorowsky's universes: cinematic landscapes and beautiful, realistic fight scenes. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNiko Henrichon is a Canadian comic artist most known for \"Pride of Baghdad\" (Vertigo) and \"Noah\" (Image), the former earning him an Eisner nomination for Best Penciller\/Inker. He has also worked on \"Fables\", \"New X-Men\", \"Sandman\" and \"Spiderman\" in addition to his covers of \"Fantasic Four\" and \"X-Men\". \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOver the past two decades Pete Woods has drawn a little bit of everything, from Superman, Deadpool, and Wonder Woman to Terminator, Archie, and MAD Magazine. When he's not drawing comics he and his family are exploring the country as full-time RVers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHe is a multi \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003eBestseller, with work at publishers like Humanoids, Marvel, DC, Archie Comics, Dark Horse, Valiant, and Legendary Entertainment. He has been Harvey nominated.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 480\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 x 10.2 x 7.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 13, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51765160214816,"sku":"9781643377858","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/6db5d2fd99afd45af2a9abf3eeef7778.webp?v=1780262906","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-metabarons-the-complete-second-cycle-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}