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 stores. Following an overwhelmingly successful crowdfunding campaign, the eagerly anticipated new volume of Heavy Metal is scheduled to launch on Wednesday, April 30.
Ahead 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 a variety of stories included in the debut issue, as well as all the previously unveiled covers:
The new volume of Heavy Metal brings together a blend of seasoned creators and fresh talent, including new narratives featuring the legendary Heavy Metal icon, Taarna. Here's a comprehensive rundown of the stories and creators you'll find 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 significant print run of 73,000 copies, making it the most extensively printed issue of the series in recent decades. Priced at $14.99, this issue spans a hefty 232 pages, promising a substantial read for fans and newcomers alike.
Mark your calendars as Heavy Metal #1 is slated to hit comic shops on April 30 and newsstands on May 13. The publication is planned to be released quarterly, with the potential for a more frequent schedule should the demand increase.
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