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ppetropoulakis's review against another edition
5.0
This volume holds a series of fantastically satisfying short stories. All of them are futuristic, original and beautifully illustrated in any style Moebius can offer.
ninj's review against another edition
3.0
From ~50 years ago, feels a bit of-its-time. Many stories, mostly really short, except for the first which is just somewhat short, and the best. Maybe I expected more from this, but it was alright, and had its moments.
marcatili's review
4.0
Probably the best in this series I’ve read so far. It’s a collection of brief sci fi stories that all adhere to a specific structure. They’re short, some are funny, and they end with a twist in which the protagonist gets more than they bargained for. Fun and quick read, and the artwork as always is excellent.
jeffhall's review
4.0
While nothing in this collection is essential to the canon of Jean Giraud, it's an interesting look at his minor (mostly early) works, created before he really found his groove with the Aedena cycle and The Airtight Garage. His wonderful artwork is very much present throughout these pages, making up for the largely formulaic sci-fi plots.
This volume includes commentary from the author on each piece, and he notes especially the violent endings of many of these stories, something that evolved into spiritual awakenings in his later work. That point highlights the raw energy that courses through this collection, a much rougher and direct approach to narrative than many readers associate with Moebius. So for the completist, this book is entirely worthwhile as part of the foundation that would lead to later and greater things from the same artist.
This volume includes commentary from the author on each piece, and he notes especially the violent endings of many of these stories, something that evolved into spiritual awakenings in his later work. That point highlights the raw energy that courses through this collection, a much rougher and direct approach to narrative than many readers associate with Moebius. So for the completist, this book is entirely worthwhile as part of the foundation that would lead to later and greater things from the same artist.
williamsdebbied's review
3.0
The comic that started the cyberpunk genre. Not my cup of tea, but the influence on later works like Blade Runner is obvious. Definitely a must-read for fans of this genre.
jemppu's review
5.0
Like I said on the review of the first volume: Moebius is rather the alpha and omega of modern SF&F visualizations.
Right from the beginning of this particular volume the visual similarities to Besson's Fifth Element are glaringly obvious. And then there are what seem like lone designs 'borrowed' to Star Wars: Imperial probe, Queen Amidala fashion, even a creature quite alike 'Sy Snootles' the cantina singer.
The quotation marked "Art" in " "Art" par Moebius" credits definitely makes you smile with sympathy to that recognizable artistic self-scrutiny.
Right from the beginning of this particular volume the visual similarities to Besson's Fifth Element are glaringly obvious. And then there are what seem like lone designs 'borrowed' to Star Wars: Imperial probe, Queen Amidala fashion, even a creature quite alike 'Sy Snootles' the cantina singer.
The quotation marked "Art" in " "Art" par Moebius" credits definitely makes you smile with sympathy to that recognizable artistic self-scrutiny.
ipacho's review against another edition
4.0
Good SF is made of this: short, powerful stories, beautifully drawn. I would have liked more and more tales, but this type of work is to taste slowly.
hypops's review
3.0
[Comics Canon Review]
A collection of minor Moebius stories, some of which he drew for other writers. The eponymous story, “The Long Tomorrow,” is the best of the bunch, but it’s a story more notable for its influence on films like Blade Runner and The Fifth Element rather than for anything noteworthy in and of itself.
A collection of minor Moebius stories, some of which he drew for other writers. The eponymous story, “The Long Tomorrow,” is the best of the bunch, but it’s a story more notable for its influence on films like Blade Runner and The Fifth Element rather than for anything noteworthy in and of itself.
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