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Heavy Metal Magazine relaunches with ambitious new vision.
May 04,2025Author: 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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