Heavy Metal Magazine Reboots with Ambitious New Relaunch

Heavy Metal, one of the most iconic and influential anthology magazines in comic book history, is making a much-anticipated return to comic book stores. After a triumphant crowdfunding campaign, the latest volume of Heavy Metal is set to launch on Wednesday, April 30. This revival has fans buzzing with excitement and anticipation.

Ahead of its eagerly awaited release, IGN has the exclusive privilege of showcasing a sneak peek of 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 boasts an impressive lineup, blending the talents of classic, returning creators with fresh faces new to the Heavy Metal universe. Among the highlights is the return of the iconic character Taarna. Here's a comprehensive list of the stories and creators you'll find 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 substantial print run of 73,000 copies, marking it as the most widely distributed issue in the series in recent decades. Priced at $14.99, this hefty 232-page issue is a testament to the magazine's enduring appeal.

Mark your calendars: Heavy Metal #1 will hit comic shops on April 30 and newsstands on May 13. While the magazine plans to release issues quarterly, there's potential for a more frequent schedule if demand warrants it.

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