Heavy Metal, one of the most iconic anthology magazines in the comic world, is making a spectacular comeback to comic book stores following a triumphant crowdfunding campaign. Fans can mark their calendars for Wednesday, April 30, when the new volume of Heavy Metal will hit the shelves.
In anticipation of this much-awaited release, IGN is thrilled to offer an exclusive sneak peek at Heavy Metal #1. Dive into our slideshow gallery to explore pages from the diverse array of stories included in the first issue, along with all the previously unveiled covers:
The new volume of Heavy Metal is a vibrant mix of veteran creators and fresh talent, including new tales featuring the beloved Heavy Metal icon, Taarna. Here's a comprehensive list of the stories and creators you'll find in the debut 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 massive print run of 73,000 copies, making it the most widely printed issue in the series for several decades. Priced at $14.99, this 232-page issue is a must-have for fans and collectors alike.
You can grab Heavy Metal #1 at your local comic shop starting April 30, and it will be available on newsstands from May 13. Future issues are scheduled to be released quarterly, with the possibility of a more frequent schedule if demand increases.
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