Legendary Artist Jean Giraud, Alias Moebius, Passes Away

[CBR News]

Jean Giraud, aka Moebius, the influential French artist behind such comics as "Blueberry," "The Airtight Garage" and "Silver Surfer: Parable," has died after a long illness at age 73.


Full article here.

[BrotherUnitNo_4]

Well that's just awful but at least he's no longer suffering with an illness. R.I.P.

[Statham]

It's absolutely tragic. He was one of the real greats, a true creative. I love his concept work for Alien and The Fifth Element. Whilst the world is really poorer without him, I have to imagine that he's better off, if his illness was as bad as they're saying. RIP Jean Giraud.

[Your Imaginary Pal]

Condolences to his loved ones and fans. A great talent and a true visionary. We can't replace him, but we can learn from his legacy.

[Angilas-Man]

Well, at least he's not suffering anymore. One of the most brilliant artists who's ever worked in the field.

[Johnny P. Sartre]

One of the worst mornings of my life. This man changed my entire perspective on what comics can and could be and opened my horizon. A master and nice man too

[the goddamn batman]

wow. a huge loss. RIP.

[Johnny P. Sartre]

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xhg...1-3_shortfilms

And explore his art
http://theairtightgarage.tumblr.com/

[DarkKnghtJared]

Are there any trades or anything with his comics work?

[Johnny P. Sartre]

Pracitally all sold out and $$$, though Madwoman is getting released or is released, so check that.

Edit
http://www.amazon.com/Madwoman-Sacre...1398251&sr=8-1

And therer is a SIlver Surfer HC coming out next month or in may.

[anthony!]

Are there any trades or anything with his comics work?

Silver Surfer aside, it'd be nice to find some omnibus-style trades out there. I've always been aware of his work, but never could find a definitive "book" to chew into. Has the bulk of his work ever been translated, or is most of it still in native French?

[the goddamn batman]

he has a bunch of work translated in English and readily available. The Incal, as example, was just (re) released over here.
he had another book hit the stands, like, two weeks ago? damn, what was it called... ?? oh, duh, Madwoman. as listed above.

[ramirez]

"Madwoman of the Sacred Heart" was released in TPB last month, and "Incal" is being re-released in HC in May.
Check the official site of the publishing company http://www.humanoids.com .

[Judge-Sergeant-Marron]

Absolutely gutted over this, Giraud was one of my biggest heroes and was very influential in my development as an artist. I don't think there'll ever be anyone with a scope as vast and varied as this man to grace the medium in years to come. RIP one of the true comic greats.

[hysang]

Am sadder about this than I thought I would be. Had no idea he was ill. Rest in Peace, sir.