HEAVY METAL MAGAZINE 6 FLAVIO GRECO PLAGIA COVER

Across distant systems and fractured realities, new forces begin to take shape. This issue of Heavy Metal brings together stories driven by conflict, transformation, and discovery. Includes new chapters of Taarna, Millstone, Gladiatrix, Noir Horizon, and much more! The greatest in illustrated Sci-Fi, Fantasy and Action storytelling from an international cast of creators!

In this sixth issue, you'll find 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; Noir Horizon by Philippe Pelaez and Benjamin Blasco-Martínez; and Thellus by Simona Mogavino and Carlos Gómez.

At the center of it all, presented by Ridley Scott and Scott Free Productions, Taarna emerges in a new vision, set in a world shaped by violence, survival, and memory. Written by Aaron Guzikowski (Raised by Wolves) and illustrated by Andy Belanger, this story redefines the iconic warrior for a new era!

This issue also features a selection of standalone science fiction stories, including 2430 AD, an adaptation by Fernando Fernandez, Space-Time by Chauzy, and The Ouroboros War by R.G. Llarena, each exploring distinct visions of the future and the unknown, alongside Burton & Cyb by Segura and Ortiz!

Written by Aaron Guzikowski, Michael W. Conrad, Dan Gordon, Charley Parlapanides, Vlas Parlapanides, Philippe Pelaez, Simona Mogavino, R.G. Llarena, and Antonio Segura.

Art by Andy Belanger, Ilias Kyriazis, John Stanisci, Marco Failla, Benjamin Blasco-Martínez, Carlos Gómez, Fernando Fernandez, Chauzy, an José Ortiz.

Covers by Flavio Greco Plagia and Amanda Jansson.