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American science fiction and fantasy comics magazine

Heavy Metal
Heavy metal magaz logo.png
Editor in Master Joseph Illidge
Erstwhile editors Timothy Seeley
Frequency Monthly
Publisher David Erwin
Founder Leonard Mogel
First event Apr 1977; 45 years agone  (1977-04)
Company
  • HM Communications, Inc. (1977–1992)
  • Metallic Mammoth Inc. (1992–2014)
  • Heavy Metal Media, LLC (2014–2021)
  • Heavy Metal Entertainment, LLC (2021–nowadays)
Country Usa
Language English
Website HeavyMetal.com
ISSN 0885-7822

Heavy Metal is an American science fiction and fantasy comics magazine, published start in 1977. The magazine is known primarily for its blend of dark fantasy/science fiction and erotica and steampunk comics.

Unlike the traditional American comic books of that time spring past the restrictive Comics Code Authority, Heavy Metal featured explicit content. The magazine started out primarily as a licensed translation of the French science-fantasy magazine Métal hurlant, including piece of work by Enki Bilal, Philippe Caza, Guido Crepax, Philippe Druillet, Jean-Claude Forest, Jean Giraud (a.k.a. Moebius), Chantal Montellier, and Milo Manara.

As cartoonist/publisher Kevin Eastman saw it, Heavy Metal published European art which had not been previously seen in the The states, as well as demonstrating an underground comix sensibility that nonetheless "wasn't as harsh or extreme equally some of the secret comix – but . . . definitely intended for an older readership."[one]

Publication history [edit]

Later a European trip in 1975 by National Lampoon contributor Tony Hendra expressing interest in European comics, their New York offices attracted pregnant European comic fabric. On ii September 1976 editor Sean Kelly singled out the relatively new French publication Métal hurlant (lit.'Howling Metallic', though Kelly translated information technology as 'Screaming Metallic') and brought information technology to the attention of president Leonard Mogel on iii September 1976, every bit Mogel was departing for Federal republic of germany and France to jump-first the French edition of National Lampoon.[2] Métal hurlant had debuted in early 1975 from Les Humanoïdes Associés (lit.'United Humanoids'), an association of Philippe Druillet, Jean-Pierre Dionnet, Jean Giraud (Mœbius), and financial manager Bernard Farkas formed on 19 December 1974.[three] Upon Mogel'due south return from Paris on 27 September 1976, he reported that the French publishers had agreed to an English language version, and he suggested the title Heavy Metal for an April event to be released in March 1977.[4]

Heavy Metallic debuted in the United states as a glossy, total-color monthly published by HM Communications, Inc., a subsidiary of Xx Commencement Century Communications, Inc. The embrace of the initial April 1977 consequence declared itself to be "From the people who bring you the National Lampoon", and the outcome primarily featured reprints from Métal hurlant, likewise as cloth from National Lampoon, a colorized portion of Vaughn Bodē's Sunpot (1971), and an excerpt from Terry Brooks' The Sword of Shannara (1977). Since the color pages from Métal hurlant had already been shot in France, the budget to reproduce them in the US version was greatly reduced.[ citation needed ] In late 1979, now only publishing National Lampoon and Heavy Metal, Twenty First Century Communications Inc. was renamed National Lampoon Inc.,[five] as reflected in the indicia of the December 1979 consequence of Heavy Metallic.

After running as a monthly for its first nine years upwardly to the December 1985 issue, the mag dropped to a quarterly schedule (winter, spring, summer, and autumn) starting time in 1986, promising an increase in length and to feature only complete (rather than serialized) stories.[six] On 29 December 1988, film producers Daniel Grodnik and Tim Matheson filed with the SEC that their product visitor, Grodnick/Matheson Co., had acquired voting control of 21.iii percentage of National Lampoon Inc. stock and wanted to gain management control.[7] They were named to the visitor'south board in January 1989, and somewhen took command of the visitor by purchasing the ten-per centum share of and then chairman Matty Simmons, who departed the company.[8] [9] That same month, publication of Heavy Metal increased from a quarterly to a bi-monthly schedule, citing a thirty-percent increase in circulation.[x] A twelvemonth later on, National Lampoon Inc. agreed to exist acquired by J2 Communications, a home-video producer and distributor founded by James P. Jimirro, with Grodnik and Matheson staying on to run the new sectionalization.[11] In October 1990, the buyout was completed for Us$4.7 million.[12] [xiii]

Kevin Eastman, co-creator of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, who had grown up reading Heavy Metal, took over publication of the magazine with volume 16 in May 1992, under the name Metal Mammoth, Inc. HM Communications had published 137 issues in 15 volumes from April 1977 to March 1992.

Eastman sold the magazine to digital and music veteran David Boxenbaum and moving picture producer Jeff Krelitz in Jan 2014. Eastman connected to serve as publisher of the magazine and is a minority investor in the new Heavy Metal,[14] which is now published by Heavy Metal Media, LLC. In 2019 Heavy Metal saw a government change to CEO Matthew Medney, and Creative Overlord David Erwin (formerly of DC Amusement).

Artists [edit]

Heavy Metal 's high-quality artwork is notable. Piece of work by international fine artists such as H. R. Giger, Frank Frazetta, and Esteban Maroto accept been featured on the covers of diverse problems. Stefano Tamburini and Tanino Liberatore'south RanXerox series debuted in the states. 'Terrance Lindall's illustrated version of Milton'due south epic poem Paradise Lost appeared in the magazine in 1980.[xv] Many stories were presented as long-running serials, such equally those by Richard Corben, Pepe Moreno and Matt Howarth. Illustrators like Luis Royo and Alex Ebel contributed artwork over the course of their careers. An accommodation of the moving-picture show Conflicting named Conflicting: The Illustrated Story, written by Archie Goodwin and drawn past Walter Simonson, was published in the mag in 1979.

Editors and features [edit]

Jean-Michel Nicollet'south cover for the first event

The founding editors of the American edition of Heavy Metal were Sean Kelly and Valerie Marchant. The founding design director was Peter Kleinman. He created the original Heavy Metal logo design at the asking of Mogel and was responsible for the launch and art direction of the first issue. He subsequently hired designer and letterer John Workman,[16] who brought to the mag a background of feel at DC Comics and other publishers.

After two years, Mogel felt the magazine's lack of text material was a drawback, and in 1979, he replaced Kelly and Marchant with Ted White, highly regarded in the science fiction field for revitalizing Astonishing Stories and Fantastic betwixt 1968 and 1978. White, Workman, and Julie Simmons-Lynch, then acquaintance editor, immediately set nigh revamping the look of Heavy Metal, incorporating more than stories and strips by American artists, including Arthur Suydam, Dan Steffan, Howard Cruse and Bernie Wrightson.

White'south chief solution to the problem of adding noun text textile was a line-upward of columns by four authorities in various aspects of popular culture: Lou Stathis wrote almost rock music and Jay Kinney dug into cloak-and-dagger comics, while Steve Brown reviewed new science fiction novels and Bhob Stewart explored visual media from fantasy films to animation and light shows.

In 1980, Julie Simmons-Lynch took over as editor-in-chief, and her new camber on text material was the showcasing of science fiction by well-known authors such every bit Robert Silverberg, John Shirley, William Gibson and Harlan Ellison. Heavy Metal gradually evolved into a publication featuring a handful of Due north American, (as well as international) contributors, such as Richard Corben, Matt Howarth, Stephen R. Bissette, Alex Ebel, John Holmstrom, Paul Kirchner, Terrance Lindall, Grayness Morrow, Walt Simonson, Dan Steffan, Jim Steranko, John Shirley, Arthur Suydam, Bernie Wrightson, and Olivia De Berardinis. Later, a review department labeled Dossier, was created past Simmons-Lynch and acquaintance editor Brad Balfour, who came on lath to handle text features past authors such equally William S. Burroughs and Stephen King. Dossier featured short pieces by a variety of writers, and was edited kickoff by Balfour and and so past Lou Stathis, who shortly replaced Balfour equally an editor. Stathis connected the tradition of focusing on pop culture figures to connect the mag to the larger hip culture context. There were also interviews with such media figures as Roger Corman, Federico Fellini, John Sayles and John Waters. Simmons-Lynch remained the editor-in-chief until 1993. Kevin Eastman had acquired the magazine the yr earlier and became both publisher and editor after that engagement.

Comics writer Grant Morrison became editor in chief offset with the April 2016 issue of the mag.[17] They at present serve as creative advisor.

By issue #298, Tim Seeley became editor in master.[18] In 2021, Joseph Illidge took over equally editor in chief.

In other media [edit]

Films [edit]

In 1981, an blithe feature film was adjusted from several of the magazine's serials. Made on a budget of U.S. $9.3 meg and under production for iii years, Heavy Metal featured blithe segments from several unlike animation houses with each doing a single story segment. Some other firm animated the frame story which tied all the disparate stories together. Similar the magazine, the moving-picture show featured a dandy deal of nudity and graphic violence, though not to the degree seen in the magazine; for case, its Den segment did not display the blatant male genitalia of its impress counterpart. The picture featured such SCTV talents as John Candy, Eugene Levy, Harold Ramis and Ivan Reitman. It did reasonably well in its theatrical release and soon gained a cult condition, partially considering of a problem with music copyrights that resulted in a filibuster of xv years before the film became officially available on home video. The home video release featured different music in the opening segment (the cause of the initial home video release filibuster) and included a segment that was not included in the theatrical release.

Some other animated feature flick called Heavy Metal 2000, with a upkeep of $15 million, was released in 2000. This direct-to-video release was non based on stories from the magazine only was instead based on The Melting Pot, a graphic novel written by Kevin Eastman and fatigued by artist Simon Bisley, who based the appearance of the female protagonist after nude model and B-movie actress Julie Strain, then-wife of Kevin Eastman. Strain later on lent her vocal talents to the motion-picture show, portraying the character modeled after her likeness.

During 2008[19] [20] and into 2009,[21] reports circulated that David Fincher and James Cameron would executive produce and, each, directly two of the viii to nine segments of a new animated Heavy Metal feature. Kevin Eastman would besides direct a segment, as well as animator Tim Miller, Zack Snyder, Gore Verbinski and Guillermo del Toro. Paramount Pictures decided to stop funding the motion-picture show by Baronial 2009[22] and no benefactor or product visitor has shown interest in the second sequel, since.[23] In 2011, filmmaker Robert Rodriguez appear at Comic-Con that he had purchased the film rights to Heavy Metal and planned to develop a new blithe film at the new Quick Draw Studios.[24]

An animated 3D film entitled War of the Worlds: Goliath, created every bit a sequel to H.K. Wells' The War of the Worlds and based on a story previously published in the mag, was produced by The Tripod Group and released in Malaysia in 2012.[25] [26]

The serial "Interceptor" is existence adjusted into a flick.[27]

On March 15, 2019, the Fincher project was released on Netflix as a reimagining titled Dear, Decease & Robots.[28]

On March 26, 2021, Heavy Metallic appear they would exist making its commencement moves into idiot box with an adaptation of Blake Northcott'south trilogy of novels, the "Arena Fashion Saga". The offset book is in agile development later on optioning the rights to the sci-fi thriller.[29]

Video games [edit]

Heavy Metal 2000 inspired a video game sequel released in 2000, the PC activity-adventure Heavy Metal: F.A.Chiliad.Grand.². It was developed by Ritual Entertainment.

In 2001, Capcom released Heavy Metal: Geomatrix, an arcade fighting game that afterwards made its way to Sega's Dreamcast console. Though not based on any specific cloth from Heavy Metal, it featured character designs by frequent contributor Simon Bisley and a style generally inspired past the magazine.

In June 2020, Stern Pinball and the product company Incendium appear a pinball machine commemorating the 300th issue of Heavy Metal, featuring Taarna and Cold Dead War (2021).[30] [31] The made to order machine, with a playfield based on the Stern Star Wars release, sold for viii-thousand dollars and shipped in late 2020 along with an exclusive variant cover edition of Heavy Metal upshot 300.[32] [33]

Podcast Network [edit]

In 2021 Heavy Metal announced the launch of their podcast network featuring scripted and unscripted shows that focus on Horror, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Comedy, and Popular-Culture.[34]

  • Heavy Metal Magazine: The Podcast: Twice a month, hosts Lea Palmieri and Brendan Columbus critique and celebrate all things Heavy Metal, diving into the electric current issue of Heavy Metal Mag.
  • I Hate Myself: Hosted by Joe Trohman: Co-founder of Fall Out Boy, this unscripted series features in-depth interviews with celebrities, creators, and other "successful-types," discussing how mental wellness has impacted their lives, coping mechanisms they've learned, and how they're able to thrive while living with low and anxiety. Joe, along with his co-host, comedy writer Wade Randolph, will be only the behemothic tool you've always needed for every sad and stressful occasion![35]
  • Geoff Boucher's Mindspace: Each calendar week, veteran journalist Geoff Boucher, forth with notable stars and creators making guest appearances, will help you reach a state of Nerdvana with fascinating conversations, never-before-told stories, and trivia about all corners of pop civilisation.[36]
  • WonderWerk: Heavy Metal's graphic audio podcast features immersive audio design and Hollywood quality product in all new heed-bending stories prepare in the thrilling worlds of scientific discipline fiction, fantasy and horror.[37]
  • Putting The Scientific discipline In Science Fiction: Explore the depths of your marvel, with Aerospace Engineer John Connelly, Columbia Space Center's, Benjamin Dickow and CEO of Heavy Metallic Magazine, Matthew Medney every bit they bring scientists, entertainers and authors on a journey of discovery where fiction and science collide.[38]
  • Pumpkin Spice Podcast: "A seize with teeth-sized care for where comedy and horror meet." Brittany and Rob watch horror films highlighting fun facts, all-time kills, cheesiest moments, and the scenes that gave Brittany actual nightmares.[39]
  • The TV Evidence Show: A 90s (and beyond) recap podcast that hilariously looks dorsum at your favorite shows with the lens of today.
  • Madrigal at the Movies with Rob and Rob: Vanderpump Rules star Peter Madrigal teams up with a director and a producer to talk about the best films of all time... and Superman 2.[40]

In June 2020, Heavy Metal began streaming Mathew Klickstein's interview-based, nerd-focused podcast series NERTZ, which has included such special guests as: Diablo Cody, Marking Mothersbaugh, Len Wein, and Alex Winter.[41]

Come across also [edit]

  • Airtight Garage
  • Den (comics)
  • RanXerox
  • Epic Illustrated
  • Raw magazine

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External links [edit]

  • Official website
  • Heavy Metallic Mag Fan Page
  • "Humanoids Publishing". Archived from the original on February ii, 2004.

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