In this science fiction adventure, warrior robots known as `Exterminators' are strewn across the galaxy in a host of deadly environments, fighting for their human masters. But when the creator of these mechanical killers finds his soul trappe...
"Indeed, these are stories that convey a masterful level of craftsmanship, as well as an immersive, and often surprising, comic book reading experience." - theouthousers.com "ARMIES makes for an enjoyable and impressive collection that's sure to leave both modern comic fans and fans of the classic Mtal Hurlant impressed" - figures.com "Armies appears just as fresh today as it did when it debuted in the premiere issue of Metal Hurlant." - StumpTownTradeReview.com "This world feels like its been lived in like it left its scars on the people just as they have left scars on it." - Sequart.org "Gal has built a whole world, and hes thought about every intricate detail, down to every helmet, every weapon, every stone in each crumbling ruin." - beguilingbooksandart.com
Jean-Pierre Dionnet began his career as a comics writer in 1971 writing short stories for artists like Philippe Druillet and Jean-Claude Gal. Continuing to write, he also moved into editorial work. In 1975, he co-founded Mtal Hurlant magazine, along with Bernard Farkas, Philippe Druillet and Moebius. He became and remained editor-in-chief for ten years. Leaving what had become Les Humanoids Associes (Humaniods) in 1986, Dionnet has gone on to a successful careers as journalist, film producer, TV presenter and a blogger. Jean-Claude Gal was a French comic artist mostly known for his work in Metal Hurlant. He began his career as an art teacher near Paris before his short stories were published. Appearing in the very first issue of Metal Hurlant, Gal continued a partnership with editor/author/ co-founder of Humanoids, Jean-Pierre Dionnet, that included 13 years on the series Armies. He began working on Diosamante, written by Alexandro Jodorowsky until his death in 1994.