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The Metabaron #3
Orne-8, The Techno-Cardinal
The return of the greatest warrior in the universe: The Metabaron! 3 VOLUMES RELEASED -- WORK IN 8 VOLUME(S). The Metabaron once single-handedly brought the Techno-Techno Empire to its knees. But in the chaos that followed, a new regime within the Techno-Techno civilization has rebuilt by seizing control of the galaxy's most precious fuel, the Epiphyte. When this tyrannical new force learns that the Metabaron is back and headed towards Marmola, the only known source of Epiphyte, the Empire dispatches its most trusted servant: the notoriously invulnerable and cruel Wilhelm-100, The Techno-Admiral. Can the Metabaron save the universe once more, or has he finally met his match?
THE BOOK : The Metabaron, returning to the land of his ancestors, Marmola, is convinced that the Epyphite, the precious resource sheltered in the heart of his home planet is trying to tell him something urgent. But the anti-gravitation properties of the liquid are not the only surprises now threatening the substance, or the Metabaron... With the New Golden Planet growing increasingly concerned over its shortage, and the continued threat of The Metabaron, the Techno-Pope entrusts his loyal Techno-Cardinal, Orne-8, to find the ultimate solution.
THE BOOK : The Metabaron, returning to the land of his ancestors, Marmola, is convinced that the Epyphite, the precious resource sheltered in the heart of his home planet is trying to tell him something urgent. But the anti-gravitation properties of the liquid are not the only surprises now threatening the substance, or the Metabaron... With the New Golden Planet growing increasingly concerned over its shortage, and the continued threat of The Metabaron, the Techno-Pope entrusts his loyal Techno-Cardinal, Orne-8, to find the ultimate solution.
57 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 19, 2016
About the author
Alejandro Jodorowsky
697 books1,989 followersAlso credited as Alexandro Jodorowsky
Better known for his surreal films El Topo and The Holy Mountain filmed in the early 1970s, Alejandro Jodorowsky is also an accomplished writer of graphic novels and a psychotherapist. He developed Psychomagic, a combination of psychotherapy and shamanic magic. His fans have included John Lennon and Marilyn Manson.
Better known for his surreal films El Topo and The Holy Mountain filmed in the early 1970s, Alejandro Jodorowsky is also an accomplished writer of graphic novels and a psychotherapist. He developed Psychomagic, a combination of psychotherapy and shamanic magic. His fans have included John Lennon and Marilyn Manson.
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November 2, 2018
Epyphite is almost entirely consumed. This paves way to Techno-Techno civilization ultimate collapse and [as you can imagine] everyone is pretty upset about it.
Sent by Techno-pope, Techno-cardinal Orne-8 has a single mission - cover all tracks saying Epyphite is but gone from the Universe at large [of course kill anyone who says differently including the entire planet where this Epyphite is mined] and find the alternative.
Orne-8 sees all the signs marking the destruction of the world as we know it and seeks Metabaron to help keep the expected tide of destruction from blowing everything up.
And Metabaron (the current one, No-Name) you ask? Well he saw the end of the Universe with his inner eye and decides to fornicate with anybody interested in it until everything is ultimately destroyed. Orne-8 needs to change his mind and thankfully has the tools to do it :)
But of course the twist here is trans-human (biological machine) acting as Orne-8 bodyguard. He is upset because of actions Orne-8 forced him to do and decides to speed up this total-destruction event. Does he succeed? Well we will know that in next volume I guess because this one ends with a cliffhanger.
Art is great (as is case with entire series) and I am especially thankful that we don't have sadistic and perverse persons in this episode. I am truly interested where the story goes from here.
Recommended for fans of epic SF and Metabaron saga
Sent by Techno-pope, Techno-cardinal Orne-8 has a single mission - cover all tracks saying Epyphite is but gone from the Universe at large [of course kill anyone who says differently including the entire planet where this Epyphite is mined] and find the alternative.
Orne-8 sees all the signs marking the destruction of the world as we know it and seeks Metabaron to help keep the expected tide of destruction from blowing everything up.
And Metabaron (the current one, No-Name) you ask? Well he saw the end of the Universe with his inner eye and decides to fornicate with anybody interested in it until everything is ultimately destroyed. Orne-8 needs to change his mind and thankfully has the tools to do it :)
But of course the twist here is trans-human (biological machine) acting as Orne-8 bodyguard. He is upset because of actions Orne-8 forced him to do and decides to speed up this total-destruction event. Does he succeed? Well we will know that in next volume I guess because this one ends with a cliffhanger.
Art is great (as is case with entire series) and I am especially thankful that we don't have sadistic and perverse persons in this episode. I am truly interested where the story goes from here.
Recommended for fans of epic SF and Metabaron saga
February 4, 2019
Love is the MOST potent drug
Love is the underlining theme of this tome. Love is the most dangerous love of all. More than epyphite or any other universal or inter-dimensional narcotic, love undermines personal duties. Just when I thought this saga couldn't get more complicated, I'm once again pleasantly surprised. The Metabaron space opera is a worthy successor to The Metabarons. It's a blend of classical mythology with Judeo-Christian elements with classic sci-fi tropes. Jorodowski has created unforgettable characters with unique arcs. Except for a few, they're neither good or evil and that's what makes their stories so compelling. Even when you know something horrible is coming, you as an invested reader want a different outcome. It's a space fantasy you won't be able to put down.
Love is the underlining theme of this tome. Love is the most dangerous love of all. More than epyphite or any other universal or inter-dimensional narcotic, love undermines personal duties. Just when I thought this saga couldn't get more complicated, I'm once again pleasantly surprised. The Metabaron space opera is a worthy successor to The Metabarons. It's a blend of classical mythology with Judeo-Christian elements with classic sci-fi tropes. Jorodowski has created unforgettable characters with unique arcs. Except for a few, they're neither good or evil and that's what makes their stories so compelling. Even when you know something horrible is coming, you as an invested reader want a different outcome. It's a space fantasy you won't be able to put down.
February 18, 2026
The comic depicts disgusting ageism towards women. For the author, women only exist when they're young, while men in his comics can be old, disgusting, and sleazy. It's sickening. The author is completely detached from reality. The comic is kitschy, chauvinistic, ageist, and unworthy of any attention. The author is a pathetic old man who perpetrates ageism towards women and fulfills his pathetic fantasies.
In the world of Metabarons, Jodorowsky employs a very drastic division: a woman is a sexual being almost exclusively as long as she is young and capable of procreation. Once this stage passes, her body in the author's narrative ceases to be an object of desire and becomes a symbol of decline or merely a "vehicle of wisdom."
Here's how this plays out in practice:
"Permanent" Sexuality: Heroines like Honorata are extremely sexualized while they are young. Jodorowsky and artist Juan Gimenez celebrate their young bodies with an almost obsessive intensity. However, as soon as the heroine reaches middle age or older, her sexuality fades in the comic. The author doesn't portray mature women as desirable beings.
Escape to Rejuvenation: Honorata's storyline is key here. As her body ages, her consciousness is transferred to a young, ideal body. This is a clear signal from the author: an older woman in her natural body is no longer attractive in this story. Only by "returning" to youth can she regain her status as an object of desire and an active participant in romantic/sexual intrigue. Comics Guild - Metabaron Caste
Middle Age as a "Shadow Zone": In Jodorowsky's work, you'll rarely see a woman of 45 or 50 enjoying a sexual life. Women of this age are either martyr mothers, embittered priestesses, or simply disappear from the frame to make room for new, young heroines. Contrast with men: The men in this saga can be 70 or 80 years old, made of metal and sporting gray beards, yet the author still portrays them as "alpha males" with powerful libido and sexual drive. It's a striking example of ageism that only affects women.
This last bit is truly hilarious. Especially since in the real world, most old men simply struggle with impotence, while women's age doesn't affect their sexual performance at all, only their fertility. Men, on the other hand, experience age in the context of a drastic decline in potency, and when it comes to fertility, even if it is preserved, the genetic material is often damaged, as research has also confirmed. I understand that Metabarons is a bit of a sci-fi opera, but it doesn't quite add up. It's more like the author's chauvinistic disconnection from reality and some kind of sick fantasy.
In the world of Metabarons, Jodorowsky employs a very drastic division: a woman is a sexual being almost exclusively as long as she is young and capable of procreation. Once this stage passes, her body in the author's narrative ceases to be an object of desire and becomes a symbol of decline or merely a "vehicle of wisdom."
Here's how this plays out in practice:
"Permanent" Sexuality: Heroines like Honorata are extremely sexualized while they are young. Jodorowsky and artist Juan Gimenez celebrate their young bodies with an almost obsessive intensity. However, as soon as the heroine reaches middle age or older, her sexuality fades in the comic. The author doesn't portray mature women as desirable beings.
Escape to Rejuvenation: Honorata's storyline is key here. As her body ages, her consciousness is transferred to a young, ideal body. This is a clear signal from the author: an older woman in her natural body is no longer attractive in this story. Only by "returning" to youth can she regain her status as an object of desire and an active participant in romantic/sexual intrigue. Comics Guild - Metabaron Caste
Middle Age as a "Shadow Zone": In Jodorowsky's work, you'll rarely see a woman of 45 or 50 enjoying a sexual life. Women of this age are either martyr mothers, embittered priestesses, or simply disappear from the frame to make room for new, young heroines. Contrast with men: The men in this saga can be 70 or 80 years old, made of metal and sporting gray beards, yet the author still portrays them as "alpha males" with powerful libido and sexual drive. It's a striking example of ageism that only affects women.
This last bit is truly hilarious. Especially since in the real world, most old men simply struggle with impotence, while women's age doesn't affect their sexual performance at all, only their fertility. Men, on the other hand, experience age in the context of a drastic decline in potency, and when it comes to fertility, even if it is preserved, the genetic material is often damaged, as research has also confirmed. I understand that Metabarons is a bit of a sci-fi opera, but it doesn't quite add up. It's more like the author's chauvinistic disconnection from reality and some kind of sick fantasy.
August 12, 2026
A Metabaron that gave up all hope and indulges in non-stop sex.
A Techno-Cardinal with a secret.
And a transhuman who doesn't get it.
Finish it with a dash of romance, and there you have it. A multi-layered story, gradually unfolding... cannot wait to dive into #4.
A Techno-Cardinal with a secret.
And a transhuman who doesn't get it.
Finish it with a dash of romance, and there you have it. A multi-layered story, gradually unfolding... cannot wait to dive into #4.
May 13, 2017
El nuevo guionista hace que la historia sea un poco menos ida de olla que las de Jodorowsky, lo cual se agradece. Acaba y te deja con ganas de más.
December 11, 2020
So intense!
So cool, intense and marvellous! This story just become even more interesting. I can't wait to see what to lie further.
So cool, intense and marvellous! This story just become even more interesting. I can't wait to see what to lie further.
January 1, 2021
Other artist than the first two volumes, but still of high quality.
The story: I‘m a bit torn, it‘s violent and explicit as ever (although I feel there‘s more nudity than in other volumes), but yet full of intrigue and mystery as you would expect from the Metabaron family history. I guess I will read book 4 to bring this storyline to an end.
The story: I‘m a bit torn, it‘s violent and explicit as ever (although I feel there‘s more nudity than in other volumes), but yet full of intrigue and mystery as you would expect from the Metabaron family history. I guess I will read book 4 to bring this storyline to an end.
April 1, 2021
I will admit that the Jodorowsky and Frissen collaboration has taken a while for me to get into, but Orne, the Techno-Cardinal, trying to get the Epiphyte for the Techno-Techno empire is starting to make the plot make sense. There are lots of twists and turns here and some major character unravels, but it works.
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