Heavy Metal Magazine Reboots with Bold New Strategy

Heavy Metal, one of the most iconic anthology magazines in the comic book world, is set to make a triumphant return to comic shops. After a highly successful crowdfunding campaign, the new volume of Heavy Metal will be available starting Wednesday, April 30. Fans can look forward to this exciting revival, which promises to bring back the unique blend of storytelling and art that the series is known for.

Ahead of the much-anticipated release, IGN is thrilled to offer an exclusive preview of Heavy Metal #1. You can check out a slideshow gallery below to get a sneak peek at pages from various stories featured in the first issue, as well as all the previously unveiled covers:

The new volume of Heavy Metal brings together a mix of classic, returning creators and fresh talent, ensuring a diverse range of narratives. Among the highlights is the return of Heavy Metal icon 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 to have a print run of 73,000 copies, making it the most substantial print run for the series in several decades. Priced at $14.99, this issue spans 232 pages, offering readers a hefty dose of captivating content.

Mark your calendars: Heavy Metal #1 will hit comic shops on April 30 and newsstands on May 13. The series is planned to be released quarterly, but the publisher has indicated that there's potential for a more frequent 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 chance to speak with the creative team behind Spider-Man & Wolverine.