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 stores. After a highly successful crowdfunding campaign, the eagerly awaited new volume of Heavy Metal will hit the shelves on Wednesday, April 30.
In anticipation of this exciting release, IGN is thrilled to offer an exclusive sneak peek at Heavy Metal #1. Dive into the slideshow gallery below to explore pages from various stories included in the debut issue, along with all the previously unveiled covers:
The new volume of Heavy Metal brings together a blend of veteran creators and fresh talent. Fans will be delighted to see new stories featuring the legendary Heavy Metal character, Taarna. Here's a comprehensive list of the stories and their creators featured 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 a massive print run of 73,000 copies, marking it as the most extensively printed issue of the series in several decades. Priced at $14.99, this issue spans 232 pages of thrilling content.
Mark your calendars as 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 possibility of a more frequent schedule if demand warrants it.
In other comic book news, Mike Mignola is set to return to the Hellboy universe this summer, and we've had the chance to speak with the creative team behind Spider-Man & Wolverine.-
FaceWixFaceWix: Swap faces in photos, videos, and GIFs using a powerful AI face editorRevolutionary AI Face Swapper for Photos and VideosWelcome to FaceWix, the ultimate AI face editor that brings your creative ideas to life! Whether you're looking to have -
Bloons Adventure Time TDDefend the Land of Ooo from the Bloon invasion in this epic tower defense crossover.The Bloons have invaded the Land of Ooo, and it's up to Finn, Jake, and the monkeys to stop them! Bloons Adventure Time TD is an exciting crossover that blends the aw -
Russian Car Lada 3D3D Simulator: VAZ 2106 and VAZ 2107Are you a fan of domestic cars? Perhaps you've always wondered how a classic Lada handles on the race track? Then this game is perfect for you!Step into the shoes of a real racer behind the wheel of a Lada. This 3D -
Steampunk TowerTower defense gaming elevated to new heights.The tower defense genre is on the ascent!Assume command of the colossal Steampunk Tower and aid the eccentric Lord Bingham in safeguarding his precious Etherium Mine.As the Imperial Army's foot soldiers an -
NikkolorNikkolor: The premium surface decoration app, crafted in ItalyNikkolor Italia s.r.l. introduces the dedicated app for professionals and enthusiasts of continuous surface decoration. Stay current with all the innovations Nikkolor Italia brings to the -
ВиселицаHangman is a classic word-guessing game. Use the hint to figure out the secret word!Hangman is the timeless word-guessing game with a fresh look. For those who need a reminder, your goal is to uncover the hidden word by suggesting letters. Fail to gu
