As the artist, writer and creator of Gates, Heavy Metal’s first webcomic–I, Hal Hefner declare myself a nerd. A nerd who loves monsters, aliens, the occult and ancient mysteries. Inspiration comes from many avenues for me. The older I get[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
If you are a fan of the 1981 animated Heavy Metal movie, then you have either seen Fantastic Planet, know of it–or then you just need to see it. For those of you who don’t know about the film french[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I saw this great slogan and figured I’d have a little fun with it for Gates, Heavy Metal’s first online comic. BEER is Cheaper Than GAS, Don’t Drive, DRINK and Read a Webcomic..and that webcomic is Gates, Heavy Metal’s first[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
If you are a fan of Heavy Metal, you are familiar with the 1981 animated movie. This movie to me is one of the most prolific pieces of animated film ever made. It has inspired me from day one and[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
If you think being an artist is tough in modern times imagine what it was like in the 1400s? You have to imagine that it is especially difficult for someone painting the bizarre, fantastic, morbid and horrifying images that are[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Gates the comic, Heavy Metal’s first online comic, proudly presents it’s first piece of Fan Art! Sometimes I have to pinch myself when life does things for me that blow me away. No matter what happens, I’ll always be just[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
As an artist, writer and creative genius–I love MOEBIUS = Jean Henri Gaston Giraud. Moebius is a huge inspiration to me and my work and I am so honored to be part of a tradition that he started back in[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Takin’ a Ride with Heavy Metal–the original movie soundtrack When the Heavy Metal movie came out in 1981, it was accompanied by a unique and impressive soundtrack, not only on screen, but also as an album release. It was unique[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
The deviantART Panel at the Amazing Arizona, January 8th 2011 Moderated by Hal Hefner With Karl Altstaetter, Dan LuVisi and Dan Stewart At the very first Comic Con of 2011, deviantART came to town to kick off the convention circuit.[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Frank Frazetta was an amazing fantasy and science fiction artist who has had a profound influence on my artwork. When Frank Frazetta passed away in May of 2010, I felt like my grandfather had died all over again. In a time[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
The Amazing Arizona Comic Con was held on January 8th & 9th, 2011, deep in the desert of Mesa Arizona. The show was small but very, very cool. It was a clear case of quality over quantity. When you love[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pq7LWn1Bbuc[/youtube] Here is a video introduction to GATES, recorded in my studio in October of 2010. It gives an overview of the story for Heavy Metal’s first online comic and where it’s going in the upcoming months. The best way[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
AMAZING ARIZONA COMIC CON adds deviantART to programming schedule, with scheduled deviantMEET, panel hosted by Hal Hefner, creator of Heavy Metal’s first online comic GATES As I alluded to earlier in the week , and it is now confirmed–I will[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Come and meet me, Hal Hefner, artist and writer of Gates the comic at the Amazing Arizona Comic Con on January 8th and 9th, 2011. I will be located at booth #123. I’ll be sharing a booth with DC (Secret[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
1.1.11 – HEAVY METAL MAGAZINE’S FIRST WEB COMIC: GATES DEBUTS January 1, 2011 (Los Angeles, CA) – Heavy Metal magazine and Hal Hefner, proudly announce today the debut of its very first digital comic franchise, Heavy Metal Presents: Gates, available[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
