The Legend Returns! Metal Hurlant's Epic 50th Anniversary Comeback on Kickstarter
Okay, fellow sci-fi and art obsessives, buckle up because I have some absolutely mind-blowing news to share. The legendary French sci-fi magazine, Metal Hurlant, is roaring back to life in print for its 50th anniversary! 🎉 And guess who's been waiting for this moment forever? None other than the iconic film composer Hans Zimmer himself! Humanoids, the publisher behind this epic revival, even shared a video of Zimmer teasing the new era. The hype is real, and the pop culture impact of this magazine is about to be felt all over again.
Let me take you back to where it all began. In 1974, a bunch of rebellious geniuses—Mœbius, Jean-Pierre Dionnet, and Philippe Druillet—wanted to smash the boundaries of comics. They were tired of the same old stories and craved something mature, cerebral, and dripping with a punk attitude. So, they created Metal Hurlant. This wasn't just a magazine; it was a seismic event in the sci-fi world. 🌍
Its influence? Staggering. We're talking about inspiration for legends like:
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Filmmakers: Guillermo Del Toro, George Lucas, Hayao Miyazaki, Ridley Scott, Denis Villeneuve, Taika Waititi
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Musicians: Daft Punk, Air, and of course, Hans Zimmer
And here's a wild piece of trivia: While Alejandro Jodorowsky's famous Dune film adaptation never happened, he and Mœbius created The Incal within Metal Hurlant's pages, which became the best-selling sci-fi comic OF ALL TIME and is now being adapted by Taika Waititi! Mind. Blown. 🤯
Now, for the 2026 comeback, Humanoids is pulling out all the stops. Each volume will be a massive 272+ page literary experience, published in English. It's packed with:
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Brand-new stories from today's all-star creators
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Archival treasures from the original French run, including stories never before published in English!
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Stunning covers by international superstars like Mœbius, Peach Momoko, Enki Bilal, and Jean-Michel Nicollet.
The Kickstarter campaign is LIVE, and the rewards are unreal. This is your chance to own a piece of history with exclusive goodies you won't find anywhere else. The funding goal got smashed instantly, showing how much love there is for this legend. 💖
Here’s a peek at the insane Kickstarter exclusives:
| Reward Tier | What You Get | Why It's Awesome |
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| "Arzach" Hardcover | Mœbius's seminal silent story in a cutout slipcase. | Never before available in the US! A collector's dream. |
| 1-Year Sub Posterzine | Two-sided poster with a vintage Mœbius cover & the exclusive story "Major Fatal". | Art for your walls + content not in the mag! |
| Cover Portfolio | 8 prints of iconic vintage covers by legends like Druillet & Caza. | A pocket gallery of sci-fi art history. |
| All-Star Signatures | Portfolio signed by Jodorowsky, Nicollet, Dionnet, AND Caza. | The ultimate bragging right for any fan. |
But it's not just about the past. The new Metal Hurlant is fiercely focused on the future. It will be packed with premier editorial content:
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Cultural commentaries and personal essays
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Interviews with absolute icons like Ted Chiang (Arrival), William Gibson (the godfather of cyberpunk!), and the legendary Alan Moore. 🤩
Publisher Fabrice Giger says it best: their mission is to "enthrall readers, explore new paths, and publish bold and transgressive storytellers." They're curating a perfect blend of iconic archival gems and groundbreaking new work from contemporary masters.
For me, this is more than a magazine comeback. It's the return of a mindset—a beacon for daring, unconventional storytelling that doesn't play it safe. In a world of safe content, Metal Hurlant promises to be a wild, brain-bending, visually stunning ride. ✨
If you love art that pushes boundaries, stories that make you think, and being part of cultural history, you need to check out this Kickstarter. This isn't just a celebration of a 50-year legacy; it's the launchpad for the next 50 years of visual storytelling. I've already backed my tier—see you in the future, fellow Hurleurs! 🚀
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