Heavy Metal, one of the most iconic and influential anthology magazines in the world of comics, is making a triumphant return to comic book shops. The excitement is palpable following a highly successful crowdfunding campaign, and the new volume of Heavy Metal is set to launch on Wednesday, April 30.
Ahead of this much-anticipated release, IGN is thrilled to offer an exclusive preview of Heavy Metal #1. Dive into the slideshow gallery below to explore pages from the diverse array of stories featured in the first issue, along with a showcase of all the previously unveiled covers:
The new volume of Heavy Metal strikes a perfect balance between the classic talents and fresh faces, including new narratives featuring the legendary Taarna. Here's a comprehensive list of the stories and their creators that you'll find in the inaugural 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 launch with a print run of 73,000 copies, marking it as the most substantial print run in the series' history in several decades. Priced at $14.99, this 232-page issue promises a rich and diverse reading experience.
Mark your calendars as Heavy Metal #1 will hit comic shops on April 30 and newsstands on May 13. Future issues are planned to be released quarterly, but the publisher has hinted at the potential for a more frequent schedule if demand justifies it.
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