Moebius changed the world

Moebius changed the world

Andy Edmonds

Jean Henri Gaston Giraud (aka Mœbius) was a French artist, cartoonist, and writer. He was one of the founding members of the comics art group Les Humanoïdes Associés, now dubbed Humanoids, publisher of Métal Hurlant, which they recently relaunched. The English-language version might be more recognizable: Heavy Metal magazine (which has also relaunched).

Illustration of a hunter posing in front of his kill, a giant green creature, most of which is out of the shot

He collaborated with Alejandro Jodorowsky on the fabled 1974, doomed film adaptation of Dune. The production bible they produced with Chris Foss and H. R. Giger is a thing of legend. He and Jodorowsky would collaborate again on a few sequential art projects, including the mind-blowing The Incal.

Illustration of a large spider-like robot with mechanical arms and a central sphere - The Shadow Egg

He contributed production design to movies like Alien, Tron, and The Fifth Element, and produced some of the most influential sequential art of his generation, including Blueberry, Arzach, The Long Tomorrow, Airtight Garage, and The World of Edena.

Illustration of a large white bird and its rider flying over a scenic landscape with water, mountains, and people on boats.

His influence is easy to spot in the work of so many writers, production designers, and illustrators. His imagination, rebelliousness, and craft are a constant inspiration.

Colorful illustration of a large face with a person interacting with it, set against a vibrant background.

Character in futuristic astronaut suit sitting on a chair with a star design, against a blue and red background.

Illustration of a group of wise people in strange robes in a desert landscape

Colorful illustration of a character in futuristic attire

Colorful science fantasy illustration of a bustling indoor atrium with people on a balcony overlooking an artist's chaotic high-tech workshop.

Illustration of a futuristic hot rod flying over a desert scene with people and buildings.

Colorful illustration of a woman sitting on a bed with various objects around her.

A tiny figure in the foreground faces a magnificent giant bearded head whose waves of hair fill the space - god

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