Heavy Metal Magazine Relaunches with Ambitious New Strategy

Heavy Metal, one of the most iconic and influential anthology magazines in the comic world, is making a highly anticipated comeback to comic book stores. After a triumphant crowdfunding campaign, the latest volume of Heavy Metal is set to hit the shelves on Wednesday, April 30, and we're thrilled about it.

In an exclusive preview, IGN is showcasing pages from the upcoming Heavy Metal #1. Dive into our slideshow gallery below to catch a glimpse of the diverse stories and the previously unveiled covers that will grace the first issue:

This new volume of Heavy Metal brings together a blend of seasoned creators and fresh talents. Fans will be delighted to see new tales featuring the beloved Heavy Metal icon, Taarna. Here's a comprehensive rundown of the stories and their creators featured 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 have a significant print run of 73,000 copies, marking it as the most substantial issue in the series for many years. Priced at $14.99, this 232-page anthology promises a rich reading experience.

Mark your calendars for April 30, as Heavy Metal #1 will be available in comic shops, with newsstands following on May 13. The magazine plans to release future issues quarterly, but the publisher has hinted at the possibility of increasing the frequency based on demand.

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