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Heavy Metal Magazine relaunches with ambitious new vision.

May 04,2025 Author: Adam

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 stores. Following a highly successful crowdfunding campaign, the new volume of Heavy Metal is scheduled to launch on Wednesday, April 30, much to the excitement of fans and collectors alike.

In anticipation of this eagerly awaited release, IGN has the exclusive privilege of showcasing a sneak peek of Heavy Metal #1. Dive into the slideshow gallery below to explore pages from various stories that will be included in the first issue, along with all the previously unveiled covers:

The new volume of Heavy Metal is a vibrant mix of returning classic creators and fresh talent, including new narratives featuring the beloved Heavy Metal icon, Taarna. Below is the comprehensive list of stories and their creators that 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 an impressive print run of 73,000 copies, marking it as the most substantial print run for the series in several decades. Priced at $14.99, this issue spans 232 pages of thrilling content.

Mark your calendars: Heavy Metal #1 will hit comic book shops on April 30 and newsstands on May 13. Future issues are planned to be released quarterly, with the publisher indicating the potential for a more frequent schedule if demand justifies it.

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