Deconstructing the Metabarons: Oversized Deluxe

If you're in the market for this book, you likely already know that "The Metabarons" is arguably the greatest sci-fi comics series ever conceived and are a fan of the Jodoverse.Divided into three sections - Origins, The Metaverse, and Themes - this reference provides great insight into both the fictional characters and universe, as well as the creative and collaborative processes of the (very prolific) creators themselves, with ample oversized visual material - much of it not previously published - as well as beautiful, extremely high quality splash pages of Gimenez' art (the paintings which provided the covers for the original "Metabarons" volumes are especially good).The "Themes" section is one of its strongest features, with Jodorowsky's favorite motifs of genealogy, tragedy etc. receiving their deserved analysis; we learn about the influence of Tarotology and Greek theater in his creative process, among many other things.The material is far from left up to the interpretation of the editor: there is extensive insight from Jodorowsky and Gimenez themselves, from thorough interviews and personal writings, providing first-hand creator insight into most aspects of the eleven-year labor of love that was "The Metabarons.""Deconstructing The Metabarons"' only real weakness - if it can be said to have one - is its lack of an index for the purposes of quick reference, but for a book this well-organized, designed, and edited, this is a minor gripe.It can be closely scrutinized for its wealth of detail, or simply leafed through to appreciate the art and layout. It's also fairly priced for an oversized hardcover.Overall, an excellent reference and supplement for one of my favorite comics series of all time. Now I want "Deconstructing the Incal."

The Metabarons is an amazing graphic novel. This companion book is equally as amazing. It also includes two short stories, one of which appears in the recently published Limited Deluxe edition of The Incal.If you missed out on getting a copy of that deluxe edition, these short stories alone are reason enough to get this companion book.As usual, the art is stunning and reading the authors and artists describe their processes in creating The Metabarons is priceless.I’m sure all followers of the Jodoverse have got this.

Everything about the Metabarons is epic and subversive all at the same time. Brilliant space opera at it's best.