Heavy Metal Magazine Stages Ambitious Relaunch

Heavy Metal, one of the most iconic and influential anthology magazines in the world of comics, is set to make a triumphant return to comic book shops. The excitement is palpable following a highly successful crowdfunding campaign, and the new volume of Heavy Metal is slated to launch on Wednesday, April 30.

Ahead of this much-anticipated release, IGN is thrilled to offer an exclusive sneak peek at Heavy Metal #1. Dive into our slideshow gallery to explore pages from various stories included in the debut issue, along with a showcase of all the previously unveiled covers:

The first issue of the new Heavy Metal volume is a blend of work from beloved, returning creators and exciting newcomers to the Heavy Metal universe. Notably, it includes fresh narratives featuring the legendary character Taarna. Below is the comprehensive list of 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 substantial print run of 73,000 copies, marking it as the most widely printed issue of the series in several decades. Priced at $14.99, this issue spans 232 pages of captivating storytelling and stunning artwork.

Fans can grab Heavy Metal #1 at their local comic shops starting April 30, with newsstand availability following on May 13. The magazine plans to be published quarterly, with potential for a more frequent schedule if demand increases.

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