Heavy Metal, renowned as one of the most influential anthology magazines in the comic world, is set to make a highly anticipated comeback to comic book stores. After a triumphant crowdfunding campaign, the eagerly awaited new volume of Heavy Metal will debut 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 the slideshow gallery below to explore pages from various stories included in the debut issue, as well as all the previously unveiled covers:
The latest volume of Heavy Metal is a blend of returning legends and fresh talent. Enthusiasts can look forward to new narratives, including those spotlighting the iconic 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 for a massive print run of 73,000 copies, marking it as the most widely printed issue of the series in recent decades. Priced at $14.99, this hefty issue spans 232 pages of captivating content.
Mark your calendars: Heavy Metal #1 will hit comic shops on April 30 and newsstands on May 13. Future issues are scheduled for quarterly publication, but the publisher has hinted at the possibility of increasing the frequency if demand warrants it.
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