Heavy Metal, one of the most iconic and influential anthology magazines in the world of comics, is making a triumphant return to comic book stores. The excitement is palpable following a highly successful crowdfunding campaign, with the new volume set to launch on Wednesday, April 30.
In anticipation of this much-awaited release, IGN is thrilled to offer an exclusive sneak peek at Heavy Metal #1. Dive into the slideshow gallery below to explore pages from various stories included in the debut issue, along with all the previously unveiled covers:
The new volume of Heavy Metal is a blend of seasoned creators and fresh talent, including new tales spotlighting the beloved Heavy Metal icon, Taarna. Below is a comprehensive list of the stories and their creators featured 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 for a significant print run of 73,000 copies, marking it as the most substantial issue of the series in recent decades. Priced at $14.99, this issue spans an impressive 232 pages.
Mark your calendars as Heavy Metal #1 will be available at comic shops starting April 30 and at newsstands from May 13. The series plans to release quarterly, with the possibility of increasing frequency based on demand.
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