Daft Punk’s world of robots, electronic music and futuristic imagery is heading to the printed page. A new authorized Métal Hurlant special issue will explore the duo’s creative universe through comics, illustrations and articles, giving fans another way to experience the imagination surrounding their music. Published by Humanoids, the 272-page anthology is scheduled to arrive in 2027.
The project brings together more than 30 comics creators, with contributors including Laura Pérez, Malachi Ward, Jonathan Djob Nkondo and Zep. DJ Mag reports that the collection will feature 26 comics, combining new stories with archival material and essays examining the connections between science fiction, technology and electronic music.
Readers can expect an imaginative interpretation of Daft Punk’s world. Humanoids describes short comics that approach moments in the duo’s narrative both directly and through metaphor, leaving room for different artistic perspectives. Archival works by Mœbius and Philippe Druillet also feature in the collection, placing the project alongside the science-fiction tradition that helped define Métal Hurlant.
The cover artwork adds another connection to Daft Punk’s visual history. An exclusive edition features a cover by longtime creative collaborator Cedric Hervet and artist Warren Fu, whose work includes multiple videos associated with Random Access Memories. Hardcover editions and a campaign-exclusive four-poster set are also among the collector options.
Some fans can even become part of the artwork. For example, the preorder campaign offers 80 portrait slots in “The Concert That Never Happened,” an illustration by Florian Breuil. Participants will have their faces drawn into the scene, with their names included in a double-page spread—a playful opportunity to join a fictional concert crowd.
According to Humanoids, preorder editions are scheduled to ship in mid-January 2027, followed by the standard softcover’s bookstore release in February. Preorders are available through the publisher’s official website. For listeners drawn as much to Daft Punk’s imagery as to their sound, the anthology offers a new space to explore the duo’s enduring creative world.
