Mœbius

Creator

Overview Series Issues

Biography

French comic artist Jean Giraud worked under two identities throughout his career. As Gir, he co-created the western series Blueberry with writer Jean-Michel Charlier in 1963. As Moebius, he created experimental science fiction including Arzach, The Airtight Garage, and The Incal with Alejandro Jodorowsky. He co-founded Metal Hurlant magazine in 1975 and contributed concept designs to films including Alien and The Fifth Element. He was inducted into the Eisner Award Hall of Fame in 1998.

Creator Details

Name

Mœbius

Issues

2,005

Series

261

Awards

Ordre des Arts et des Lettres - Commandeur (2014), Chesley Awards - Lifetime Artistic Achievement (2012), Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame (2011), Prix Albert-Uderzo - Sanglier d'or pour l'ensemble d'une carrière (2004), Premios Haxtur (Haxtur Awards) - Author That We Loved (2003), Max-und-Moritz-Preis - Sonderpreis für ein herausragendes Lebenswerk (2000), Yellow Kid Award - Comic Illustrators and Authors (1999), Eisner Awards - Hall of Fame (1998), Harvey Award - Jack Kirby Hall of Fame - International (1997), World Fantasy Award - Best Artist (1997), Prix Bédéis Causa - ? (1991), Inkpot Award (1986), Angoulême International Comics Festival - Grand prix national des Arts graphiques (1985), Ordre des Arts et des Lettres - Chevalier (1985), Angoulême International Comics Festival - Grand Prix de la ville d'Angoulême (1981), Yellow Kid Award - Comic Illustrators and Authors (1980), Adamson Awards - Best International Comic-Strip [or Comic Book] Cartoonist (1979), Angoulême International Comics Festival - Best French Artist (1977), Prix Saint-Michel - Grand Prix (1976), Yellow Kid Award - Comic Illustrators and Authors (1975), Prix Saint-Michel - Meilleur dessinateur européen (1971)

Also Known As

Jean Giraud, Moebius, Jean Henri Gaston Giraud, メビウス

Gender

Male

Birth Date

May 8, 1938

Death Date

March 10, 2012

Birth Place

Paris

Country

France