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Story by Jean-David Morvan, art by Nesmo

When a mysterious giant of a man arrives in a vast steampunk megalopolis, death walks beside him, leaving a trail of corpses in their wake. It’s up to a dysfunctional yet dogged police investigator to find the strange colossus and stop him before the bodies pile even higher… But soon the truth is discovered that this case is far more complicated than the detective could’ve possibly conceived: a veritable battle between nature and city is unfolding, whose very outcome could forever change the face of the earth.

A ecological detective story told amid a backdrop of fantasy
and science-fiction.

Quicks facts about Bramble:
• Jean-David Morvan is an extremely prolific (over 70 books)and multiple award-winning French comics writer who’s been published in Europe, Japan and the US. Among his many achievements, he has worked on Spirou et Fantasio (Dupuis), Wake (NBM) and Wolverine (Marvel).

• Nesmo is a young and very promising artist whose work was first spotlighted in the seminal anthology magazine, Métal Hurlant.
• For fans of the Steampunk and crime genres featuring an immersive retro-futuristic world.

Available below is the desktop wallpaper of Bramble. Click the picture to choose your resolution.

Bramble arrives in stores September 24, 2014 with an MSRP of $29.95

Story by Alexandro Jodorowsky, art by Fred Beltran

On Megalex, the city-planet, the laws of nature are prohibited. The tyrannical order reigns over a renewed population controlled by genetic manipulation. Due to the repeated attacks of the neighboring forest, primitive and impenetrable, the urbanized system in command allowed an 'anomaly,' a clone policeman nearly 10 ft tall, to escape. Guided by Adama, one of the rebels fighting for their freedom, the gentle giant manages to join the camp of the 'objectors' and help them go up against the evil powers of Megalex. Straight from the untamed minds of Alexandro Jodorowsky (The Incal, The Metabarons) and Fred Beltran (The Technopriests).

Quicks facts about Megalex:

• Alexandro Jodorowsky found Fred Beltran due to Beltran's chance encounter of meeting Jodorowsky's son at a music show. Beltran expressed his love of Jodorowsky's work and he passed the words onto his father.

• Fred Beltran is known for his digital work, mixing 2D and 3D techniques to create vast digital landscapes, but - as seen in this title - can also switch back to a more classical drawing style and process.

• New edition of the complete story, featuring an all-new afterword.

• Megalex is set in the "Jodoverse", alongside The Incal series, The Metabarons series, and The Technopriests.

• Jodorowsky originally wrote Megalex for the creator of Akira, Katsuhiro Otomo.

Available below is the desktop wallpaper of Megalex. Click the picture to choose your resolution.

Megalex arrives in stores August 13, 2014 with an MSRP of $29.95

El Niño arrives in stores this Wednesday. This is the first time the entire story is available in English. This 392 page edition compiles all 7 original tomes from Christian Perrissin and Boro Pavlovic.

A new printing of the previously sold-out Megalex (Alexandro Jodorowsky and Fred Beltran) is also out in stores this week

Check out pictures of the book below.

El Niño

Story by Christian Perrissin, art by Boro Pavlovic

After the death of her father, Red Cross nurse Vera Michailov discovers a stunning family secret: she was a conjoined twin and has a brother she was separated from at birth. Left behind when the family escaped Eastern Europe for France, he grew up to become the modern-day pirate known only as “El Niño.” Determined to find him, regardless of the cost, Vera sets out on a global quest for acceptance and salvation.

Quicks facts about El Niño:

• Christian Perrissin is a prolific French comics creator, who wrote the historical adventure graphic novel, Cape Horn for Humanoids. He is known for his historical and geopolitical themes infused with a strong sense of adventure.

• Boro Pavlovic is a Croatian comics artist based in Oslo. He has drawn several Scandinavian series including, James Bond, Modesty Blaise, Agent X-9 and The Phantom.

• El Niño was the result of a patient process. Perrissin was given the time to complete the entire script before even searching for an artist.

• This is the first time the entire story is available in English. This 392 page edition compiles all 7 original tomes.

• In a rarity for European comics, the story features a strong female character as the lead. Defying stereotypes, Vera Mikhailov is intelligent, strong, and a determined heroine.

Available below is the desktop wallpaper of El Niño. Click the picture to choose your resolution.

El Niño arrives in stores August 13, 2014 with an MSRP of $44.95

San Diego Comic-Con is a name revered in the entertainment industry. Every year over 100,000 fans attend to pick up their favorite books, meet their favorite actor, and dress up as their favorite characters.

Humanoids had an amazing time participating in the biggest show of the year. It was a pleasure to meet the fans, hear experiences and feedback, and be able to introduce new readers to our catalog.

The stand-out of the booth was of course, José Ladrönn, artist of Final Incal, who signed hundreds of items for many fans who were eager to see his and Jodorowsky's work. Comic fans come in all forms, including other industry professionals and this year was no different as several notable names dropped by to share a warm welcome to Humanoids as well as showing appreciation to Ladrönn.

Below are a handful of photos taken at the booth (With more possibly coming on Facebook).

The booth all set up.

Walt Simonson (artist, THOR) and José Ladrönn

Ladrönn meeting fans and signing books.

Kelly Sue DeConnick (writer, AVENGERS ASSEMBLE, PRETTY DEADLY) stopped by the booth to show off her love of Humanoids and to remind fans that Barbarella is coming out in September.

Youtube Sensation and all-around awesome person, ComicbookGirl19 (Check out her review of White Lama here) stopped by to interview Ladrönn, check out the catalog, and of course, picked up her pack of SDCC Exclusive Tarot Cards.

Dave McKean (artist, SANDMAN, ARKHAM ASYLUM) dropped by to meet the artist on Final Incal. Mr. McKean designed the recent Comics Unmasked Exhibition at the British Library, and attended the Jodorowsky event there several weeks ago.

Reunited! Ladrönn's writing partner, Joe Casey (writer, CABLE, UNCANNY X-MEN, HIP FLASK) from his days on Cable stopped to say hello to his old friend.

Jo Witherington (Left, Marketing & Social Media) & Alex Donoghue (Right, Editor)

Thanks again to everyone who stopped by to buy books, tarot cards, prints, and just to say hello. The show was a success and Humanoids looks forward to returning again in 2015.