Heavy Metal Magazine Relaunches with Bold New Vision

Heavy Metal, a cornerstone of anthology magazines and a significant influence in the world of comics, is set to make a triumphant return to comic book stores. Following an incredibly successful crowdfunding campaign, the eagerly awaited new volume of Heavy Metal will hit shelves on Wednesday, April 30. We're thrilled to share this news with fans and newcomers alike.

Ahead of this much-anticipated release, IGN has the exclusive privilege of unveiling a sneak peek of Heavy Metal #1. Dive into our slideshow gallery below to explore pages from the diverse array of stories included in the first issue, along with the previously showcased covers:

The new volume of Heavy Metal promises an exciting blend of stories from both seasoned creators and fresh talents. Fans will be delighted to see new adventures featuring the iconic Taarna. Here's a comprehensive list of the stories and creators you'll find in the debut 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 to impress with a print run of 73,000 copies, marking it as the largest print run for the series in several decades. Priced at $14.99, this issue spans 232 pages of captivating content.

Mark your calendars: Heavy Metal #1 will be available in comic shops on April 30 and on newsstands starting May 13. Future issues are slated for quarterly release, with the potential for a more frequent schedule based on demand.

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