Moebius

Moebius (pseudonym of Jean Giraud) was born on May 8, 1938, in Nogent-sur-Marne near Paris. He spent his youth drawing cowboys and Indians and studied at the School of Applied Arts. At the age of 18, he began publishing his first drawings for advertising and fashion before collaborating with illustrated magazines such as "Fripounet et Marisette." After returning from the Algerian War, he published a series of westerns in the magazine "Spirou," then in "Pilote," and subsequently opened the chapter of Lieutenant Blueberry's adventures, which made him known to the general public. In the late 1960s, Giraud invented the pseudonym Moebius, borrowed from a German mathematician, to sign illustrations for a series of science fiction magazines and books. Under this pseudonym, he also published the series "Arzach" (featuring the silent hero) and the epic "Incal," in collaboration with Alejandro Jodorowsky, creating a unique and distinctive artistic style. In 1963, the Belgian comic western "Fort Navajo" was published, the first story featuring Michael Steven Donovan under the pseudonym "Blueberry" (Blackberry), known for his strong character and broken nose. The hero began his journey as a lieutenant in the American cavalry shortly after the American Civil War (1861 - 1864). In many stories, he is accompanied by the congressman and alcohol enthusiast Jim McClure and later by the rough and "abrupt" inventor Red Wooley. Blueberry, the son of a wealthy Southern farmer, was a victim of various forms of discrimination, fought against the Southerners, and sought to protect the rights of Native Americans. Jean Giraud mentioned that the character of the hero had traits of many action movie actors who were popular at the time, such as Belmondo, Bronson, Eastwood, and even Keith Richards (of the Rolling Stones) and Vincent Cassel (who portrayed Blueberry in a film). During his illustrious career, Moebius collaborated extensively with Japanese artists and illustrated the story of "Silver Surfer" in collaboration with American Stan Lee, which, according to experts, reached perfection. His creations were featured in the most famous comic magazines, such as the French "Hara Kiri" and "Echo de Savanes." Beyond comic design, he also collaborated successfully in the production of films such as "Dune," "Alien," "Masters of the Universe," and the original "Tron." Jean Giraud passed away in March 2012 in Paris after a long illness.