Heavy Metal Magazine November 2026 Solicitations

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New worlds emerge, epic journeys reach their conclusion, and dangerous new visions take shape in another action-packed issue of Heavy Metal. Presented by Ridley Scott and Scott Free Productions, Taarna continues as writer Aaron Guzikowski (Raised by Wolves) and artist Andy Belanger push the legendary warrior into the next chapter of her saga. Fan-favorite series Millstone by Michael W. Conrad and Ilias Kyriazis, Gladiatrix by Dan Gordon and John Stanisci, Ink by Charley and Vlas Parlapanides with art by Marco Failla, and Titans by Olivier Peru and Laci return with thrilling new chapters. Acclaimed writer Peter Milligan also returns with a new installment of Sick Future, his dark and provocative vision of tomorrow. This issue also marks the debut of West Fantasy by Jean-Luc Istin, Bertrand Benoit, and Elodie Jacquemoire, an epic fantasy western where ancient magic, ruthless outlaws, and frontier adventure collide. Meanwhile, Thellus by Simona Mogavino and Carlos Gómez reaches the conclusion of its first book, bringing a major chapter of the acclaimed fantasy saga to a dramatic close. Plus, new short fiction including God Safari by Mark McCann and Axel Medellin, Orion by Abraham Martinez, and Burton & Cyb by Antonio Segura and Jose Ortiz, alongside visionary science fiction, fantasy, and stunning artwork from creators around the globe. Writers: Aaron Guzikowski, Michael W. Conrad, Peter Milligan, Dan Gordon, Charley Parlapanides, Vlas Parlapanides, Olivier Peru, Jean-Luc Istin, Simona Mogavino, Mark McCann, Abraham Martinez, Antonio Segura and more. Artists: Andy Belanger, Ilias Kyriazis, John Stanisci, Marco Failla, Laci, Bertrand Benoit, Carlos Gómez, Axel Medellin, Jose Ortiz and more.

Creative Team

• A/WEnki Bilal
• AIlias Kyriazis
• ADuke Mighten
• AJanevsky
• WMichael Conrad
• WLeah Moore
• WAntonio Segura
• CAPatrick Reilly

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Heavy Metal magazine is back! Heavier than ever! Issue #2 brings the world's greatest illustrated magazine back to the forefront of comics. One of the magazine's original legends, Enki Bilal continues with his acclaimed BUG series. Burton & Cyb returns by Antonio Segura and Jose Ortiz. Janevsky's cult sci-fi heroine, Sixella continues. Guido Crepax' classic character Valentina returns by Sergio Gerasi. Writing duo Leah Moore and John Reppion will pen Taarna's ongoing adventures, with art from Anna Morozova. The sword wielding warrior Gladiatrix returns for Part 2 of an ongoing adventure; by John Stanisci (Batman Beyond: Hush Beyond). INK by Vlas & Charlie Parlapanides with art by Marco Failla. Wayshak delivers Sleepy Boy. The return of classic strip The Bus by Paul Kirchner. Millstone by Michael Conrad (Hello Darkness, In Bloom) and Ilias Kyriazis (Collapser, What We Wished For). Harry Canyon by Duke Mighten. June 2050 by Pepe Moreno. Justin Jordan and ELGO deliver Bug Hunt, an outer space tale of terror and gore. Interview with Philip Gelatt (Love, Death & Robots) by Josh Sky. Fireshot by Rodrigo Lucio. Carmen Bond by Alfonso Font. Dominoes by Dalton Cara and Mattheus Santa Ana. The Blob by Valentin Ramon. Artist's Interpretation: Dream Invasion, Dossier & more!