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Madwoman of the Sacred Heart sold out

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

We are proud to announce that another of the amazing collaborative works between the masters, Jodorowsky and Moebius, has sold out.

Once again, thank you to our distributors, as well as to the retailers and customers for their continued support.

The Incal Classic Collection sold out

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

We are proud to announce that the oversized hardcover edition "The Incal: Classic Collection" has sold out in less than two weeks after its official release. Thank you to our distributors, as well as to the retailers and customers that have supported this unique edition of the international comic MASTERPIECE by Moebius and Jodorowsky.

Rebirth of Humanoids

Saturday, December 11, 2010

A very nice article and interview by Publishing Perspectives' Daniel Kalder regarding Humanoids reemergence in the US Comics Publishing Industry.

Publisher's Weekly Humanoids Coverage

Friday, November 19, 2010

Publisher Weekly's Calvin Reid did a wonderful overview on Humanoids return to the US Publishing Market. You can read Mr. Reid's article by CLICKING HERE.

Humanoids on iPad

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Get free instant access to our first digital comics; now available to view on either your iPad or computer by clicking HERE (for "Bouncer") or HERE (for "Unfabulous 5"). Issues of the latest comic titles "Bouncer" and "Unfabulous 5" can be enjoyed for free anywhere you can connect to the internet.

Humanoids will also launch a separate application called iHumanoids in the Apps Store by the end of this summer. With iHumanoids, many of Humanoids' comic titles will be available for downloadable purchase. Once downloaded, you'll be able to read them wherever you would like, with or without being connected to the internet.

Humanoids Interview on CBR.cc

Monday, June 21, 2010

 Comic Book Resources Staff Writer, Alex Dueben, did an insightful in-depth interview with Humanoids Editor In Chief, Bob Silva. Includes information regarding upcoming comic and graphic novel releases, future titles, and the various state of several Humanoids projects from American creators.

Humanoids Inc. Reestablishes US Publishing Division

Thursday, March 18, 2010

Beginning in March 2010, Humanoids Inc. will formally reestablish itself as a US Comic Book Publisher. Humanoids Inc. will be overseen by Publisher Fabrice Giger, Director Alex Donoghue, Editor In Chief Bob Silva, and Senior Art Director Jerry Frissen. The first batch of Humanoids published comic books and graphic novels will debut in June 2010.

Humanoids has been in existence for 35 years in Europe. Throughout this period, the company has consistently published comic books and graphic novels of the highest quality worldwide. The catalog currently comprises more than 500 titles and is being enriched by many dozens of new titles each year. One of the unique attributes of this catalog is its diversity. Virtually all genres are represented from science fiction to thrillers to comedy to mangas. Quite uniquely in the comic book industry, Humanoids consistently works with top talent from both sides of the Atlantic: regular contributors have been and continue to be some of today’s most prestigious authors both in America (ie. Ladronn, John Cassaday, Terry Dodson, Butch Guice) and in Europe (ie. Alejandro Jodorowsky, Moebius, Manara).

Interview with Lucha Libre creator Jerry Frissen!

Friday, July 20, 2007

"This September, Image Comics debuts a unique new anthology series following a group of masked Mexican wrestlers. The book takes its name from that form of free wrestling, “Lucha Libre,” and features characters like the incompetent Professor Furia, mentor to masked wrestlers and The Luchadoritos, described as “part Peanuts, part Dennis The Menace and lots of Lucha Libre.” CBR spoke with writer Jerry Frissen about his creation and bringing it to the United States. "

Check out the whole interview here!

Spengler back in swing with comic-book lineup

Friday, July 14, 2006

Spengler back in swing with comic-book lineup

'Superman' pioneer preps big slate

By Charles Masters for the Hollywood Reporter

PARIS -- Pierre Spengler, one of the original producers of "Superman," is returning to comic-book adaptations with a 12-picture slate drawn from titles in the catalog of French graphic novel publisher Humanoides Associes.

The first to go into production will be the live-action film "I Am Legion," adapted from the World War II political intrigue penned by Fabien Nury and illustrated by top U.S. graphic artist John Cassaday.

Spengler's company, Clubdeal Ltd., will produce the slate, and he is in discussions with a U.S. distribution partner for a bulk deal on the 12-film package.

"That will be the basis for the U.S.-based hedge fund to get involved," Spengler said. He already has secured $20 million in private equity to fund the slate, which will provide a 20% equity investment in each project.

Spengler acquired Humanoides two years ago. He has since ceded control but retains audiovisual rights to the publisher's catalog of some 400 titles.

The London-based producer has formed CTF Agency (Comic to Film Agency) to represent and develop film rights on the titles, which include many internationally best-selling graphic novels from talent such as Moebius, Jacques Tardi, Xavier Dorison and Butch Guice.

"I think there's great potential there. We've picked 12 titles to develop first," Spengler said, ahead of a trip to next week's Comic Con in San Diego. English translations of Humanoides' major titles have been distributed in the U.S. through D.C. Comics since 2004, "I Am Legion" being the first to go this route.

Set in 1942, "Legion" tells of a diabolical attempt by the Nazis to develop a new weapon through controlling people's minds. Cassaday will follow in the footsteps of fellow graphic artists such as Frank Miller ("Sin City") and Enki Bilal ("Immortal") and make the transition to director for the movie adaptation. Nury has written the screenplay. Budgeted at about $15 million depending on cast, the film is due to shoot early next year in Croatia. Spengler will produce along with former Humanoides president Fabrice Giger.

Other titles in the initial film lineup include an adaptation of the "Metabarons" series penned by Alexandro Jodorowsky; "The Horde," a future-set fantasy about a Russian dictator who models himself on Genghis Khan; Mexican wrestling story "Lucha Libre"; the zombie love story "Fragile"; and an animation adaptation of the series "The Zombie That Ate the World."

Spengler produced the first three "Superman" pictures alongside Alexander Salkind, who sold back film rights to Warner Bros. in 1993. Since then, he independently produced Emir Kusturica's "Underground," which won the Palme d'Or in Cannes in 1995. His more recent producer credits include Jet Li starrer "Unleashed" and Guy Ritchie's "Revolver" with Luc Besson's Europa Corp.

Spengler is in postproduction on the action thriller "Enemy of the Unseen" starring Steven Seagal, and is producing the third and fourth installments of the horror franchise "Pumpkinhead." He also is raising financing on "Kingshot," with Nick Nolte and Marilyn Manson attached to star.

Spengler back in swing with comic-book lineup

Friday, July 14, 2006

Spengler back in swing with comic-book lineup

'Superman' pioneer preps big slate

By Charles Masters

PARIS -- Pierre Spengler, one of the original producers of "Superman," is returning to comic-book adaptations with a 12-picture slate drawn from titles in the catalog of French graphic novel publisher Humanoides Associes.

The first to go into production will be the live-action film "I Am Legion," adapted from the World War II political intrigue penned by Fabien Nury and illustrated by top U.S. graphic artist John Cassaday.

Spengler's company, Clubdeal Ltd., will produce the slate, and he is in discussions with a U.S. distribution partner for a bulk deal on the 12-film package.

"That will be the basis for the U.S.-based hedge fund to get involved," Spengler said. He already has secured $20 million in private equity to fund the slate, which will provide a 20% equity investment in each project.

Spengler acquired Humanoides two years ago. He has since ceded control but retains audiovisual rights to the publisher's catalog of some 400 titles.

The London-based producer has formed CTF Agency (Comic to Film Agency) to represent and develop film rights on the titles, which include many internationally best-selling graphic novels from talent such as Moebius, Jacques Tardi, Xavier Dorison and Butch Guice.

"I think there's great potential there. We've picked 12 titles to develop first," Spengler said, ahead of a trip to next week's Comic Con in San Diego. English translations of Humanoides' major titles have been distributed in the U.S. through D.C. Comics since 2004, "I Am Legion" being the first to go this route.

Set in 1942, "Legion" tells of a diabolical attempt by the Nazis to develop a new weapon through controlling people's minds. Cassaday will follow in the footsteps of fellow graphic artists such as Frank Miller ("Sin City") and Enki Bilal ("Immortal") and make the transition to director for the movie adaptation. Nury has written the screenplay. Budgeted at about $15 million depending on cast, the film is due to shoot early next year in Croatia. Spengler will produce along with former Humanoides president Fabrice Giger.

Other titles in the initial film lineup include an adaptation of the "Metabarons" series penned by Alexandro Jodorowsky; "The Horde," a future-set fantasy about a Russian dictator who models himself on Genghis Khan; Mexican wrestling story "Lucha Libre"; the zombie love story "Fragile"; and an animation adaptation of the series "The Zombie That Ate the World."

Spengler produced the first three "Superman" pictures alongside Alexander Salkind, who sold back film rights to Warner Bros. in 1993. Since then, he independently produced Emir Kusturica's "Underground," which won the Palme d'Or in Cannes in 1995. His more recent producer credits include Jet Li starrer "Unleashed" and Guy Ritchie's "Revolver" with Luc Besson's Europa Corp.

Spengler is in postproduction on the action thriller "Enemy of the Unseen" starring Steven Seagal, and is producing the third and fourth installments of the horror franchise "Pumpkinhead." He also is raising financing on "Kingshot," with Nick Nolte and Marilyn Manson attached to star.

I Am Legion 2005 Eisner Nominations!

Friday, April 15, 2005

John Cassaday (Best Penciler/Inker or Penciler/Inker Team) and Laura Martin (Best Coloring) have been nominated for the prestigious Eisner Comic Industry Award for publications from 2004 for the book I AM LEGION! Our congratulations to this amazing artistic team!!


Check out the Comic Con website for more details.
Comic-con.org

MEMORIES

Thursday, March 24, 2005

Written and illustrated by Enki Bilal

This stunning volume collects internationally acclaimed writer/artist Enki Bilal's two graphic novels Memories of Outer Space and Memories of Other Times into one deluxe trade paperback! Presenting some of his earliest works, every short story is written and illustrated by Bilal as he creates surreal and fantastic worlds with a science-fiction twist.

"Belgrade-born Enki Bilal is one of Europe's most important comics creators." — Nick Brownlow, NinthArt.com


Also available in The Bilal Libary:
The Beast Trilogy
The Nikopol Trilogy
The Chaos Effect
Townscapes

DIFFERENT UGLINESS, DIFFERENT MADNESS

Tuesday, March 1, 2005

REVISIT THE GOLDEN ERA OF RADIO IN THIS EMOTIONALLY MOVING TALE.

In the golden age of radio, the attractive and sexy voice of Lloyd Goodman-the playboy of radio-fills the airwaves. But he has a secret...Fed up with maintaining the lie, Lloyd disappears from the limelight.

Helen, a stunningly beautiful woman, fights with the terrible memories of her twin sister's death: memories that threaten to tear her hold on reality to shreds. Wandering through the countryside, Helen has a chance encounter with the now reclusive Lloyd Goodman. Their meeting will send them down paths that will change their lives forever.

Marc Malès tells a heart-wrenching story of two people learning to rely on each other to overcome the pain of their physical and emotional wounds as their relationship blooms into one of trust and rebirth.

Check out a cool article at [txt]Comicon.com
www.comicon.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=36;t=003545[/url]. Be sure to post your thoughts!!

A THOUSAND FACES

Saturday, February 5, 2005

A THOUSAND FACES: BOOK 1 -TWO MULES, ONE RIFFLE AND TEN BULLETS
Written by Philippe Thirault
Artwork by Marc Males

A tale of horror in the Old West! Where surgeon Dr. Frank Quinn goes, death soon follows, for he is pursued by the demon with a thousand faces! Now Quinn must stop running and face the demon, as it gets closer to the people he has grown to love.

A THOUSAND FACE - On Sale Now!!

OLYMPUS

Friday, February 4, 2005

OLYMPUS
Written by Geoff Johns & Kris Grimminger
Artwork by Butch Guice
Color by Dan Brown

In this stand-alone story, chaos ensues as a group of brash archaeology grad students and a team of ruthless mercenaries becomes trapped together on the legendary Mount Olympus a mountain populated by the deadliest monsters known to Greek legend. Managing a tenuous pact with the mercenaries, the students must combine their knowledge of mythology with the mercenaries combat skills as they fight for their lives against the monsters of Olympus in a desperate attempt to find a safe way home.

[b]See what they're saying about Olympus at Comicon.com
and at GeoffJohns.com! Just click on the Message Board Icon!![/b]

EL NIÑO

Friday, February 4, 2005

EL NIÑO
Written by Christian Perrissin
Artwork by Boro Pavlovic

"I HAD ONLY TWO THINGS ON MY MIND: TO LEAVE, TO GET VERY FAR AWAY...ONCE AGAIN, I GO MORE THAN I ASKED FOR...MUCH MORE."

Against an international backdrop of Civil Wars, kidnapping and modern day pirates, EL NIÑO tells the modern odyssey of Red Cross nurse Vera Michailov.

After a shocking experience in Africa, Vera is put on medical leave and returns home to Paris where she attempts to clear up affairs that still linger from her estranged Father's passing.

However, her return triggers a stunning revelation: From her father's Gypsy friends, Vera learns that she has a twin brother, Kolya. The story goes that Vera and Kolya were born attached at the hand, which explains the strange scar Vera has had on her hand all her life. They were Siamese twins who were separated and Vera was never told of his existence.

Vera becomes consumed with finding Kolya. As she races to the far corners of the world, her quest turns into a bloody and deadly obsession. It seems that Kolya and the famed modern day pirate, EL NIÑO are one and the same. His elusive trail leads her ever deeper into a world of mystery and danger.

Written by Christian Perrissin and Illustrated by Boro Pavlovic, EL NIÑO depicts a world frayed by the viciousness of human nature, where one woman struggles to hold onto the remnants of her splintered family and find the brother she never knew.

EL NIÑO - On Sale Now!

Newsarama Interview with Chuck Austen about Flywires

Wednesday, January 5, 2005

Comics great Chuck Austen, talks with Newsarama about his new Humanoids project, Flywires.

I AM LEGION

Wednesday, January 5, 2005

English Flashing Legion!

And now, the American premiere of I Am Legion, a stunning WWII horror book from John Cassaday and Fabien Nury.

I AM LEGION - IN FRENCH

Newsarama highlights the explosive new WWII horror book from John Cassaday and Fabien Nury, I Am Legion.

Newsarama Interview with Jamal Igle about Army of Angels

Wednesday, January 5, 2005

A first look at Army of Angels with artist Jimal Igle, a walk on the creepy side of the supernatural from writer Tom Fenton.

Click here to read the story!

LA Weekly highlights the genius of Jodorowsky

Wednesday, January 5, 2005

LA Weekly's Jay Babcock interviews Alexandro Jodorowsky about creativity, collaboration, his films, and how it feels to be a famous Chilean export.

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