What Science Fiction Cinema Owes to the Artists of Métal Hurlant

In 1974 French comics creators Jean „Moebius“ Giraud, Philippe Druillet, and Jean-Pierre Dionnet founded „Métal Hurlant“ (licensed in the US under the name “Heavy Metal”). Conceived as a medium to publish science fiction and fantasy comics for adults, the new magazine proved to be highly influential. The artists of “Métal Hurlant” found many fans not only in the comics community but also among renowned filmmakers. The long list of their admirers includes: Ridley Scott, James Cameron, George Miller, Federic