Heavy Metal 313 (2021) (digital) (mephisto-empi... May 2026

: A standout historical fiction piece introduced by actor David Arquette and writer Cliff Dorfman, signaling Heavy Metal 's continued ability to attract mainstream creative talent to the indie-comic space.

: The issue advances several ongoing sagas, including the sci-fi revenge story The Demon Princes , Matthew Medney’s Dark Wing (approaching its penultimate chapter), and George C. Romero's horror series The Rise . Heavy Metal 313 (2021) (Digital) (Mephisto-Empi...

Issue #313 highlights the magazine's shift toward diverse narrative styles, featuring: : A standout historical fiction piece introduced by

The Jim Shooter interview provides a rare, candid look into the politics of the comic book industry, specifically the "blacklisting" of creators. By providing a platform for such discourse, Heavy Metal reaffirms its historical identity as a "safe space for artists to take risks" and challenge industry norms. Issue #313 highlights the magazine's shift toward diverse