Heavy Metal Magazine Returns to the Stands in Ambitious New Relaunch

Heavy Metal, one of the most iconic anthology magazines in the world of comics, is making a triumphant return to comic book stores. Following a highly successful crowdfunding effort, the new volume of Heavy Metal is set to hit shelves on Wednesday, April 30, and we couldn't be more thrilled.

In anticipation of this exciting release, IGN is proud to offer an exclusive sneak peek at Heavy Metal #1. Dive into our slideshow gallery below to explore pages from a variety of stories included in the debut issue, along with all the previously unveiled covers:

The first issue of this new volume showcases a dynamic blend of seasoned veterans and fresh talent. Fans will be delighted to see new tales featuring the legendary Heavy Metal icon, Taarna. Below is the comprehensive list of stories and their 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

With a print run of 73,000 copies, Heavy Metal #1 marks the highest print volume for the series in decades. Priced at $14.99, this issue spans 232 pages of thrilling content.

Mark your calendars: Heavy Metal #1 will be available at comic book shops starting April 30 and at newsstands from May 13. The series is planned for quarterly releases, but the publisher hints at the possibility of a more frequent schedule should demand surge.

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