R.I.P. Moebius, comics legend and Métal Hurlant co-founder

by Jason Heller
A master of graphic narrative whose influence spread far beyond the printed page, the artist Jean Giraud—better known as Moebius—died today of cancer in his native Paris. He was 73.
Moebius is most famous for his work in Métal Hurlant, the legendary, ongoing comics anthology he co-founded in 1975. His style—a breathtaking, dreamlike hybrid of science fiction and fantasy full of intricate draftsmanship and teeming imagination—became one of Métal Hurlant’s bedrocks

Moebius’ impact on comics is incalculable. Even a short list of artists he’s inspired would include Frank Miller (whose Ronin in particular bears many traces of Moebius’ style); Geoff Darrow (Miller’s occasional collaborator); Hayao Miyazaki (a longtime friend and reciprocal influence); P. Craig Russell; Frank Quitely; and Charles Burns (whose recent X’ed Out is a tribute to both Moebius and Tintin creator Hergé, himself a hero of Moebius). 

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