Heavy Metal Magazine's Bold Revival Launches with Star-Studded Issue

Heavy Metal, a legendary anthology magazine, makes a triumphant return to comic shops with its highly anticipated relaunch. Following a record-breaking crowdfunding campaign, the first issue of the new volume hits shelves on Wednesday, April 30.

IGN exclusively unveils a preview of Heavy Metal #1, showcasing pages from multiple stories and all previously revealed covers in the slideshow gallery below:

The revamped Heavy Metal blends veteran creators with fresh talent, including new tales featuring the iconic Taarna. Below is the complete lineup of stories and creators in the debut issue:

BUG - Enki BilalBurton & Cyb - Antonio Segura & José OrtizThe Mercenary - Vicente SegrellesValentina - Sergio GerasiSixella: The Last Roots - JanevskyTaarna: Rebirth - Leah Moore, John Reppion, Anna MorozovaCold Dead War: The Aftermath - Craig WilsonGrimaldi - Keron Grant, Josh Sky, Frank ForteLegends of Taarna: "Autophonomania" - Matt and Shawn Fillbach, Joseph Michael LinsnerGladiatrix - John StanisciEvil Sex Bitch - Steve MannionLester, That Old Feeling - Fernando DagninoThe Bus - Paul KirchnerJune 2050 - John WorkmanMillstone - Michael Conrad, Ilias KyriazisTranscendestiny - David Quinn, Tim VigilCobot - Jonathan WayshakAll American - Jason Spell, JokKecksburg UFO - Jim RuggThey Dug Too Deep - Dwayne HarrisFloyd the Giant Killer - Michael L. PetersGUNK - Curt MerloHarry Canyon - Josh Sky, Frank ForteZeke & Edsel - Frank ForteThe Devil's Teeth - Lia Bozonelis, Agustin Alessio

Heavy Metal #1 features a massive print run of 73,000 copies, the largest for the series in decades. Priced at $14.99, the 232-page issue is a collector’s dream.

The debut issue lands in comic shops on April 30 and newsstands on May 13. The publisher plans quarterly releases but may increase frequency based on reader demand.

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