Heavy Metal, renowned as one of the most popular and influential anthology magazines, is set to make a grand return to comic book shops, and we're thrilled about it. After a successful crowdfunding campaign, the new volume of Heavy Metal will launch on Wednesday, April 30.
In anticipation of this much-awaited release, IGN is proud to offer an exclusive preview of Heavy Metal #1. Dive into the slideshow gallery below to explore pages from a variety of stories in the debut issue, along with all the previously unveiled covers:
The upcoming volume of Heavy Metal brings together a blend of classic, returning creators and fresh talent to the Heavy Metal universe. Among the highlights is the return of the iconic character Taarna. Below is the complete list of stories and their creators featured in the first issue:
Heavy Metal #1 will boast a print run of 73,000 copies, marking it as the most heavily printed issue of the series in several decades. Priced at $14.99, this issue will span 232 pages, offering a substantial reading experience.
Mark your calendars as Heavy Metal #1 is set to hit comic shops on April 30 and newsstands on May 13. Future issues are slated for quarterly publication, with the potential for a more frequent release schedule if demand warrants it.
In other comic book news, Mike Mignola is set to return to the Hellboy universe this summer, and we've had the opportunity to speak with the creative team behind Spider-Man & Wolverine.
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