Heavy Metal, a legendary anthology magazine renowned for its impact and popularity in the comic world, is set to make a triumphant return to comic book stores. After a successful crowdfunding campaign, the eagerly awaited new volume of Heavy Metal will hit the shelves on Wednesday, April 30.
In anticipation of this exciting release, IGN is thrilled to offer an exclusive sneak peek into Heavy Metal #1. Dive into our slideshow gallery below to explore pages from various stories included in the first issue, as well as all the previously unveiled covers:
The new volume of Heavy Metal brings together a vibrant mix of returning legends and fresh talents. Fans will be delighted to know that the iconic character Taarna is back with new adventures. Below is the comprehensive list of stories and creators you can expect to 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 substantial print run of 73,000 copies, marking it as the most extensively printed issue of the series in recent decades. Priced at $14.99, this first issue spans an impressive 232 pages.
Mark your calendars as Heavy Metal #1 will be available in comic shops starting April 30 and on newsstands from May 13. The magazine plans to follow a quarterly release schedule, though the publisher has hinted at the potential for more frequent issues based on demand.
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