Heavy Metal, one of the most iconic and influential anthology magazines in the comic world, is set to make a triumphant return to comic book shops. Following an overwhelmingly successful crowdfunding campaign, the new volume of Heavy Metal will hit the shelves on Wednesday, April 30, and we at IGN are thrilled to offer an exclusive sneak peek at Heavy Metal #1. Dive into our slideshow gallery below to explore pages from the various stories and all the previously unveiled covers.
The eagerly awaited first issue of this new volume boasts a dynamic blend of both classic, returning creators and fresh talent. Fans will be delighted to see new adventures featuring the Heavy Metal icon Taarna. Below is a comprehensive list of the stories and their creators featured in Heavy Metal #1:
- 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, making it the most extensively printed issue of the series in several decades. Priced at $14.99, this hefty 232-page issue promises an expansive reading experience.
Mark your calendars for the release on April 30 at comic shops, with newsstands following on May 13. Future issues are slated for quarterly publication, but the publisher has indicated a potential shift to a more frequent schedule if demand warrants it.
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