The iconic anthology magazine, Heavy Metal, is set to make a triumphant return to comic book stores, and fans couldn't be more thrilled. After a highly successful crowdfunding campaign, the new volume of Heavy Metal will launch on Wednesday, April 30. This marks a significant moment for the series, which is celebrated as one of the most popular and influential anthology magazines in the world of comics.
Ahead of its much-anticipated release, IGN is proud to offer an exclusive sneak peek at Heavy Metal #1. Dive into our slideshow gallery below to explore pages from a variety of stories in the first issue, along with a showcase of the previously unveiled covers:
The first issue of the new volume promises a diverse blend of talent, featuring both classic, returning creators and exciting newcomers to the Heavy Metal universe. Fans will be delighted to see new stories featuring the iconic character Taarna. Here's a complete rundown of the stories and their creators 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 to be a substantial release, with a print run of 73,000 copies, making it the most widely printed issue of the series in several decades. Priced at $14.99, this 232-page anthology will be available in comic shops starting April 30, and on newsstands from May 13. The publisher plans to release future issues quarterly, with the potential for a more frequent schedule depending on demand.
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