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Preview: Knights of Heliopolis

Knights of Heliopolis

(W) Alejandro Jodorowsky (A/CA) Jeremy
In Shops: Apr 21, 2021
SRP: $39.99

SURREALIST SAMURAI TALE FROM THE LEGENDARY FILMMAKER BEHIND THE HOLY MOUNTAIN!
The next incredible graphic novel from acclaimed writer Alejandro Jodorowsky (THE INCAL) puts a supernatural spin on The Man in the Iron Mask, published in English for the very first time!

Based on one of the greatest myths in the history of France, featuring iconic historical figures like King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette

Knights of Heliopolis

Get an Early Look at Alejandro Jodorowsky and Jeremy’s The Knights of Heliopolis

The 18th century. In a monastery in the North of Spain hides the sacred temple of the Knights of Heliopolis: an assembly of immortal alchemists cut off from the world. As disciple Seventeen prepares to complete his training and integrate order, his master Fulcanelli reveals to the other knights the terrible secret of his origins – Seventeen is actually the hidden son of King Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette! Will the young heir claim the throne or remain in the shadows, faithful to the millennial precepts of Alchemy?

The Knights of Heliopolis is written by Alejandro Jodorowsky with art by Jeremy and is set to be published by Titan Comics in April 2021.

The Knights of Heliopolis

Humanoids Celebrates The 40th Anniversary of The Incal by Alejandro Jodorowsky and Mœbius

The Incal

Humanoids is celebrating the 40th anniversary of The Incal by writer Alejandro Jodorowsky and internationally acclaimed artist Mœbius with a special anniversary trade paperback edition. The trade paperback collects Mœbius’ and Jodorowsky’s sci-fi masterpiece in one volume and includes a foreword by bestselling writer Brian Michel Bendis. It’s available now, retailing for $29.99

In this iconic story by Jodorowsky and Mœbius, 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.

The Incal is widely regarded as one of the great achievements of the comics medium.

This fall, Humanoids will continue its celebration of The Incal with the publication of The Seven Lives of Alejandro Jodorowsky, edited by Vincent Bernière. This all-new hardcover appreciation of Jodorowsky provides a definitive overview of his many creative ventures, including his films, his comics writing, his life in the theater, his rebirth as a ‘70s cinematic cult figure, and his legendary work on the unfinished film adaptation of Dune. The book will be available in bookstores on October 13th, 2020, and in bookstores on October 14, 2020.

Humanoids Releases Rare Metabaron Short Story by Alejandro Jodorowsky and Mœbius

Humanoids is releasing a rare Metabaron short story by the internationally renowned team of Alejandro Jodorowsky and Mœbius. Ahead of ComicCon@Home, “In the Heart of the Impregnable Metabunker” is available now on comiXology and Kindle for 99 cents. 

The 8-page story, “In the Heart of the Impregnable Metabunker,” was first published in France in 1989 in the book Les Mystères de l’Incal, then published in the states in Heavy Metal Volume 14, issue 1 the following year; it was most recently published by Humanoids in the deluxe, oversized, limited edition of The Incal.

In the Heart of the Impregnable Metabunker

Preview: The Sons Of El Topo: Abel Vol. 2 HC

The Sons Of El Topo: Abel Vol. 2  HC

Publisher: Archaia, an imprint of BOOM! Studios
Writer:  Alejandro Jodorowsky
Artist: Ladrönn
Translator: Edward Gauvin
Colorist: Ladrönn, Hugo Sebastian Facio
Letterer: Daron Bennett
Cover Artist: José Ladrönn
Price: $19.99

The ongoing sequel to cult film, El Topo, from cult-favorite filmmaker Alejandro Jodorowsky.

Cain and Abel reunite following the death of Abel’s saintly mother, but the reunion is not without trouble. Cain’s quick to anger and his penchant for hate and violence quickly overcome the brothers already contentious relationship.

In a virtuosic journey of untethered magic, corrupted faith, and lust, cult-filmmaker Alejandro Jodorowsky and master illustrator José Ladrönn continue the complex story of two brothers at odds after the death of their saintly father, the legendary El Topo.

The Sons Of El Topo: Abel Vol. 2  HC

Preview: The Sons Of El Topo Vol. 1: Cain OGN HC

The Sons Of El Topo Vol. 1: Cain OGN HC

Publisher: Archaia, an imprint of BOOM! Studios
Writer: Alejandro Jodorowsky
Artist: Jóse Ladrönn
Colorist: Jóse Ladrönn & Hugo Sebastian Facio
Letterer: Deron Bennett
Translator: Edward Gauvin
Cover Artist: Jóse Ladrönn
Price: $19.99

Legendary filmmaker Alejandro Jodorowsky (The Incal, Metabarons) and virtuosic illustrator José Ladrönn (Cable, Incredible Hulk) deliver a sequel to Jodorowsky’s cult classic film, El Topo.

El Topo was once a bandit without limits, a man with no moral compass, until his journey through the desert brought him to religion and enlightenment. As he became a holy vessel imbued with the power to perform miracles, he left behind his first born son Cain, and brought forth the birth of Abel.

Fueled by resentment, and unable to kill his saintly father, Cain begins the slow pursuit of his half brother in a tale of magic and mayhem.

BOOM! Studios Releases a First Look at The Sons of El Topo

BOOM! Studios has unveiled a first look at The Sons of El Topo Volume One: Cain, a hardcover original graphic novel, available in December 19th 2018 at comic shops and December 25th at bookstores, from legendary filmmaker Alejandro Jodorowsky and virtuosic illustrator José Ladrönn that continues the 1970 Mexican Acid Western film written, scored, directed by and starring Alejandro Jodorowsky himself.

The merciless gunslinger El Topo has abandoned his pursuit of ultimate gun mastery to find enlightenment in the unlikeliest of places and is forever transformed, becoming a holy vessel imbued with the power to perform miracles and cheat death. But just as he gains sainthood, tragedy strikes as his community of outcasts is murdered before his eyes and his long-abandoned Hijo, Cain, returns to kill the father who discarded him many years ago.

Fueled by resentment but unable to strike his saintly father, Cain instead vows to hunt down his half-brother Abel, leading to an astonishing quest in The Sons of El Topo Volume One: Cain, featuring a haunting cover by José Ladrönn, and continuing the legend in graphic novel format.

BOOM! Studios Releases a First Look at Alejandro Jodorowsky’s The Sons of El Topo

BOOM! Studios has unveiled a first look at The Sons of El Topo Volume One: Cain, a hardcover original graphic novel from legendary filmmaker Alejandro Jodorowsky and virtuosic illustrator José Ladrönn that continues the 1970 Mexican Acid Western film written, scored, directed by and starring Alejandro Jodorowsky himself.

This sequel, arriving in stores December 2018, tells the story of El Topo—a bandit without limits and a man with no moral compass. But when his journey through the arid west brought him face to face with a series of rogue outcasts, he found enlightenment in the unlikeliest place and was forever transformed, becoming a holy vessel imbued with the power to perform miracles. This was a journey that took him far from his first born son, Cain, and brought about the birth of Abel.

Fueled by resentment, and unable to kill his saintly father, Cain begins the slow pursuit of his half-brother in a tale of magic and mayhem in The Sons of El Topo Volume One: Cain, featuring a haunting cover by José Ladrönn, and continuing the mythic tale only in graphic novel format.

BOOM! Announces The Sons of El Topo from Alejandro Jodorowsky and José Ladrönn

BOOM! Studios has announced The Sons of El Topo Volume One: Cain, a hardcover original graphic novel from legendary filmmaker Alejandro Jodorowsky and virtuosic illustrator José Ladrönn, arriving in stores December 2018. This sequel to the 1970 Mexican Acid Western film written, scored, directed by and starring Alejandro Jodorowsky himself, tells the story of El Topo—a bandit without limits and a man with no moral compass. But when his journey through the arid west brought him face to face with a series of rogue outcasts, he found enlightenment in the unlikeliest place and was forever transformed, becoming a holy vessel imbued with the power to perform miracles. This was a journey that took him far from his first born son, Cain, and brought about the birth of Abel.

Fueled by resentment, and unable to kill his saintly father, Cain begins the slow pursuit of his half-brother in a tale of magic and mayhem in The Sons of El Topo Volume One: Cain, featuring a haunting cover by José Ladrönn, and continuing the mythic tale only in graphic novel format.

Factory – New Dystopian Sci-Fi Coming From Jodorowsky and Moebius Collaborator, Elgo!

Titan Comics and Statix Press are excited to announce a brand-new comic series, Factory, from Alejandro Jodorowsky and Moebius collaborator – Yacine ‘Elgo’ Elghorri (Character designer on Matt Groening’s Futurama).

Arriving March 2018, Factory is part of Titan Comics’ new Statix Press imprint, which showcases the best comics from Europe and around the globe, introducing audiences to fresh new creators & titles.

In the new Factory comic series, Mad Max meets Fallout in a nightmarish vision of life on a dystopian planet. A band of mutants slog through the harsh deserts of a dystopian planet in search of The Factory – the last semblance of civilization left among the wasteland.

Factory #1 will come with a spectacular cover by renowned artist Simon Bisley.

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