Heavy Metal, one of the most iconic and influential anthology magazines in the comic world, is set to make a thrilling return to comic book stores. Following a highly successful crowdfunding campaign, the eagerly awaited new volume of Heavy Metal is scheduled to launch on Wednesday, April 30. This revival is a testament to the enduring appeal and cultural impact of the series.
Ahead of its much-anticipated release, IGN is thrilled to offer an exclusive sneak peek at Heavy Metal #1. Dive into the slideshow gallery below to explore pages from an array of stories featured in the debut issue, along with all the previously unveiled covers:
The new volume of Heavy Metal brings together a dynamic mix of veteran creators and fresh talent. Notably, it includes new adventures featuring the legendary Heavy Metal icon, Taarna. Here’s a complete rundown of the stories and their creators that you can expect in the first issue:
- BUG - Enki Bilal
- Burton & Cyb - Antonio Segura & José Ortiz
- The Mercenary - Vicente Segrelles
- Valentina - Sergio Gerasi
- Sixella: The Last Roots - Janevsky
- Taarna: Rebirth - Leah Moore, John Reppion, Anna Morozova
- Cold Dead War: The Aftermath - Craig Wilson
- Grimaldi - Keron Grant, Josh Sky, Frank Forte
- Legends of Taarna: "Autophonomania" - Matt and Shawn Fillbach, Joseph Michael Linsner
- Gladiatrix - John Stanisci
- Evil Sex Bitch - Steve Mannion
- Lester, That Old Feeling - Fernando Dagnino
- The Bus - Paul Kirchner
- June 2050 - John Workman
- Millstone - Michael Conrad, Ilias Kyriazis
- Transcendestiny - David Quinn, Tim Vigil
- Cobot - Jonathan Wayshak
- All American - Jason Spell, Jok
- Kecksburg UFO - Jim Rugg
- They Dug Too Deep - Dwayne Harris
- Floyd the Giant Killer - Michael L. Peters
- GUNK - Curt Merlo
- Harry Canyon - Josh Sky, Frank Forte
- Zeke & Edsel - Frank Forte
- The Devil's Teeth - Lia Bozonelis, Agustin Alessio
Heavy Metal #1 is set to have a substantial print run of 73,000 copies, making it the largest print run for the series in several decades. Priced at $14.99, this hefty issue spans 232 pages, packed with diverse and compelling stories.
Mark your calendars: Heavy Metal #1 will hit comic shops on April 30 and newsstands on May 13. Future issues are planned to be released quarterly, though the publisher has indicated that a more frequent release schedule could be considered if there is sufficient demand.
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