Heavy Metal Magazine Reboots with Bold New Relaunch Strategy

Heavy Metal, one of the most iconic and influential anthology magazines in the world of comics, is making a triumphant return to comic book shops, and we couldn't be more thrilled. After a wildly successful crowdfunding campaign, the new volume of Heavy Metal is set to launch on Wednesday, April 30, marking a significant moment for fans and newcomers alike.

In an exclusive preview, IGN is excited to showcase a sneak peek of Heavy Metal #1. You can dive into the slideshow gallery below to explore pages from the diverse stories included in this first issue, as well as take a look at all the previously unveiled covers:

The new volume of Heavy Metal promises a rich blend of both returning legends and fresh talent. This includes new adventures featuring the beloved Heavy Metal icon, Taarna. Here's a comprehensive list of the stories and their creators that you'll find 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 not just a return; it's a statement, with a print run of 73,000 copies, making it the most widely printed issue of the series in several decades. Priced at $14.99, this hefty 232-page issue is a must-have for any comic enthusiast.

Mark your calendars for April 30, as Heavy Metal #1 will hit comic shops on that day, with newsstands following on May 13. The publisher has plans to release future issues quarterly, with the potential for a more frequent schedule should demand increase.

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