Heavy Metal Magazine Reboots with Bold New Strategy

The iconic anthology magazine, Heavy Metal, is making a triumphant return to comic book shops, and we couldn't be more thrilled. After a highly successful crowdfunding campaign, the eagerly anticipated new volume of Heavy Metal will hit the shelves on Wednesday, April 30.

In an exclusive preview, IGN is showcasing pages from various stories that will grace the pages of Heavy Metal #1. Dive into the slideshow gallery below to catch a glimpse of the captivating narratives and all the previously unveiled covers:

The first issue of this new volume boasts an exciting blend of veteran creators and fresh talent. Among the highlights is the return of Heavy Metal's beloved icon, Taarna. Here's a comprehensive list of the stories and creators featured in Heavy Metal #1:

• 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 have a print run of 73,000 copies, marking it as the most extensively printed issue of the series in recent decades. Priced at $14.99, this issue spans 232 pages, offering a hefty dose of storytelling and art.

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

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