EASTHAMPTON, MA (April 29, 2021) – Time to get METAL. Heavy Metal Entertainment, the premiere storyteller of cutting-edge science fiction, fantasy, and horror content, is teaming up with Humble Bundle to launch the “Humble Comic Bundle: HEAVY METAL’s Heaviest Metal,” available for purchase now.
What’s Included in the Heaviest Metal Comics Bundle
Running from April 29 through May 20, the new bundle features over $341 worth of comics from popular writers including:
• Dan Fogler (Brooklyn Gladiator, Fishkill, Moon Lake)
• Stephanie Phillips (Taarna: The Last Taarakian)
• George C. Romero (The Rise, Cold Dead War)
• Dylan Sprouse (Sun Eater)
The bundle also features work from all-star artists such as Simon Bisley, Ben Templesmith, and Diego Yapur.
Fans will also have the opportunity to purchase historic Heavy Metal Magazine issues featuring legends like Jack Kirby, Richard Corben, and Grant Morrison.
Notable Heavy Metal Magazine Issues in the Bundle
Notable magazine issues included in the bundle are:
• Heavy Metal Magazine #276, featuring Jack Kirby artwork
• Issue #280, showcasing Grant Morrison’s debut as editor-in-chief
• Two special music-themed issues with stories inspired by Iron Maiden, Nine Inch Nails, and Slipknot
• The landmark 300th issue, featuring VIP guests Moebius (with a short story in English for the first time), Richard Corben, Tanino Liberatore, and brand-new talent
Supporting Hero Initiative Through the Bundle
A portion of the proceeds from the bundle will go to The Hero Initiative, which creates a financial safety net for comic creators who may need emergency medical aid, financial support for essentials of life, and an avenue back into paying work.
Statements from Heavy Metal and Hero Initiative
“The partnership between Heavy Metal and Humble Bundle offers a rare opportunity to not only sample stunning work our creators and editors have done for the magazine, our many comics, and prose books, but also a chance to support the noble mission of The Hero Initiative, a charity we at Heavy Metal truly admire,” said Kris Longo, Heavy Metal’s Chief Sales Officer.
“We appreciate the ongoing efforts of Humble Bundle to better the lives of comic creators, and we’re delighted to work with Heavy Metal to bring this bundle to fans everywhere,” said Jim McLauchlin, President and co-founder of The Hero Initiative.
About Humble Bundle
Humble Bundle offers limited-time collections of games, books, software, and more. Fans can pay what they want and choose where their money goes, including to charity. Most bundles start at just $1.
Since 2010, the Humble community has contributed over $195,000,000 to charity, making a significant impact worldwide.
For more information on the “Humble Comic Bundle: HEAVY METAL’s Heaviest Metal,” visit: https://www.humblebundle.com/books
Limited-Time Offer
But time is limited! This offer ends Thu., May 20.
GO NOW: https://www.humblebundle.com/books/heavy-metals-heaviest-metal-books
About Heavy Metal Entertainment
First published in 1977, Heavy Metal Magazine is the world’s foremost illustrated fantasy magazine, exploring surreal worlds, alternate realities, science fiction, and thrillers across time and space.
Heavy Metal was the first magazine to bring European legends like Moebius, Enki Bilal, and Pepe Moreno to U.S. audiences while showcasing American creators such as Richard Corben, Jim Steranko, and Bernie Wrightson.
Now published monthly, Heavy Metal Magazine features serialized and standalone stories, artist galleries, and interviews. Heavy Metal Entertainment also produces comics, prose novels, podcasts, and television and film projects.
Learn more at: www.heavymetal.com
About The Hero Initiative
The Hero Initiative is the first-ever federally chartered not-for-profit corporation dedicated strictly to helping comic book creators in need. Hero creates a financial safety net for creators who may need emergency medical aid, financial support for essentials of life, and an avenue back into paying work.
Since its inception, The Hero Initiative has granted over $1 million to comic book veterans who paved the way for today’s industry.
For more information, visit www.heroinitiative.org or call 626-676-6354.
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