Heavy Metal Magazine – Issue #282 (September 2016) – "Sci-Fi Special
Heavy Metal Issue #282, released in September 2016, is themed the "Sci-Fi Special" and showcases a collection of science fiction narratives and artworks.Under the editorial direction of Grant Morrison, this edition features a blend of standalone stories and serialized content, highlighting the works of various writers and artists.
Key Highlights:
"Industria" and "The Key": Two stories by Grant Morrison and Rian Hughes, with "Industria" offering a verbose and trippy narrative, and "The Key" presenting a wordless, mysterious tale.
"Gavrilo C-914": A story by Željko Pahek set in Sarajevo in the year 3914, exploring themes of history and futurism.
"Zentropa Part II": The continuation of John Mahoney's visually rich sci-fi saga.
"America Owns the Moon": A tale by Craig Wilson that delves into alternate history and space exploration.
"Julia and Roem": A story by Enki Bilal, blending dystopian elements with a unique artistic style.
"The Human Curse": Leonie O'Moore's narrative examining humanity through an alien perspective.
"Genres": A piece by Diego Agrimbau and Pietro that explores different storytelling styles within a sci-fi context.
"Atomahawk": The debut of a serialized story by Donny Cates and Ian Bederman, described as a cyber-tribal chop-a-rama.
"Interceptor" Preview: A sneak peek into Donny Cates and Dylan Burnett's series about space vampires
"Slowdancer": A contribution by Bill Sienkiewicz, adding to the diverse artistic expressions in the issue.
"Salsa Invertebraxa": Mozchops continues his insect-centric fantasy narrative with vivid and detailed artwork.
Art Gallery: A showcase of Jakub Rozalski's paintings, presenting a unique blend of historical and fantastical imagery.
