Heavy Metal, one of the most iconic and influential anthology magazines in the comic world, is set to make a thrilling comeback to comic book shops. After a highly successful crowdfunding campaign, the new volume of Heavy Metal will launch on Wednesday, April 30, much to the delight of fans and collectors alike.
Ahead of this much-anticipated release, IGN is proud to offer an exclusive sneak peek at Heavy Metal #1. Dive into our slideshow gallery below to explore pages from a variety of stories included in the debut issue, along with all the previously unveiled covers:
The inaugural issue of the new Heavy Metal volume brings together a blend of seasoned creators and fresh talents, including new tales featuring the beloved Heavy Metal icon, Taarna. Below is the complete lineup of 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 substantial print run of 73,000 copies, marking it as the most extensively printed issue in the series in several decades. Priced at $14.99, the issue spans a hefty 232 pages, offering a rich tapestry of stories and art.
You can grab your copy of Heavy Metal #1 at comic shops starting April 30, with newsstands following on May 13. Future issues are slated for quarterly release, but the publisher hints at the possibility of a more frequent schedule should demand warrant it.
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