Heavy Metal Magazine Revives with Bold Relaunch

Heavy Metal, one of the most iconic and influential anthology magazines in the comic world, is making a triumphant return to comic book shops. After a highly successful crowdfunding campaign, the eagerly anticipated new volume of Heavy Metal is set to launch on Wednesday, April 30. Fans can hardly contain their excitement for what promises to be a stellar revival of this legendary series.

Ahead of the much-anticipated release, IGN is thrilled to offer an exclusive preview of Heavy Metal #1. Dive into our slideshow gallery below to get a sneak peek at pages from the diverse array of stories included in the first issue, as well as all the previously revealed covers:

The new volume of Heavy Metal brings together a fascinating mix of classic creators and fresh faces. Among the highlights is the return of Heavy Metal icon Taarna in new stories. Here’s the complete lineup of stories and creators featured in the inaugural 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, making it the most widely distributed issue in the series in decades. Priced at $14.99, this 232-page anthology is a must-have for fans and collectors alike.

Mark your calendars: Heavy Metal #1 will be available in comic shops on April 30 and on newsstands starting May 13. Future issues are planned for quarterly release, with the possibility of increasing frequency based on demand.

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