As a seasoned gamer with decades of comic book adventures under my belt, I must say that the upcoming English release of Metal Hurlant by Humanoids is like a dream come true! Being introduced to this iconic anthology 50 years late doesn’t diminish my excitement one bit.
In an exclusive scoop, ComingSoon will offer a sneak peek at the work by Mark Waid and Jean-Michel Ponzio for Humanoids’ Metal Hurlant.
50 years ago, Metal Hurlant, an anthology initially launched as a French periodical by creators Mœbius, Philippe Druillet, and Jean-Pierre Dionnet, is now making its way into the English language as a quarterly publication from Humanoids.
As an avid fan, I can’t wait to dive into each installment of Metal Hurlant, offering a rich, 272+ page literary journey that showcases fresh content from the world’s most talented and innovative comics artists, hailing from every corner of the globe. These pages will also be filled with thought-provoking cultural commentary, biting insights, and intriguing reports, making it a truly immersive experience. To top it off, you’ll find timeless stories from the masters of the original run, including rare, long-out-of-print short stories from Mœbius himself!
Among the fresh tales showcased during the inaugural year of the Metal Hurlant collection, one noteworthy addition is “Alter,” penned by author Mark Waid and illustrated by Jean-Michel Ponzio. Below, you’ll find an exclusive sneak peek at this captivating story:
Additionally, you might want to take a look at the cover illustrations for the initial year of Heavy Metal magazine, which are credited to artists such as Mœbius, Peach Momoko, Enki Bilal, and Jean-Michel Nicollet.




What else will be included in the first year of Metal Hurlant?
Among the standout pieces from the first year of Metal Hurlant were “Clear as Day” by Brian Michael Bendis and Jacob Edgar, “A Heartache in Every Dream House” by Matt Fraction and Afif Khaled, “The Rite” by Elie Huault, “Wendy Mint” by Miran Kim, “Retrograde” by Karla Pacheco and Sagar Fornies,” “Soldiers of Light” by Simon Roy, “Physics Lessons” by Matthew Sheean, “Scorching Earth” by Shofela ‘Shof’ and Shobo Coker, “Red Tomatoes on Mars” by James Stokoe, “A New Beginning” by Jake Thomas and Jorg de Vos, “Motel of Nightmares” by Elene Usdin, and “The Naked King” by Fabien Vehlmann and Lionel ‘Alfred’ Papagalli.
In the initial year of Metal Hurlant’s reemergence, stories that were either never translated into English or haven’t been available for decades will be featured. Notable contributors include Mœbius, Philippe Druillet, Jean-Pierre Dionnet, Robert Crumb, Caza, Nicole Claveloux, Michio Hisauchi, Angus McKie, Jean-Claude Mézières, Chantal Montellier, and Trina Robbins.
2025 marks the debut of Metal Hurlant, starting with its spring issue. You’ll be able to grab it from newsstands, comic book stores, bookshops, or even subscribe to it directly. Additionally, those interested can also secure a copy through the Kickstarter campaign.
Click here to visit the Kickstarter campaign for Metal Hurlant.
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