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Condition and Pricing: See individual descriptions below. I will sell individual copies but prefer to sell entire collection or full years at a reduced price. You are welcome to make a reasonable offer on all 115 issues or any single year's copies. See individual years below for pricing. Condition: Most issues are clearly used. Formal condition designations range from 3.0 (GD/VG) Good/Very Good to 7.0 (FN/VF) Fine/Very Fine, with any exceptions noted for each issue. There is virtually no discoloration, no foxing, and little to no color fading, in any issue, with one exception. 1977 through 1985 are saddle stitched (stapled, "pamphlet", or comic-style bindings), which are more prone to damage such as loose or partly loose staples, loose covers or centerfolds, partial spine tears, and are generally VERY GOOD (G - VG) or better,with exceptions as noted. 1986 forward are perfect-bound ("square-back" bindings), which are much more durable and do not have these problems. These are generally Very Good/Fine to Fine/Very Fine. See individual years for more detail. Shipping is available. I will provide a shipping quote on receiving your serious inquiry. I accept payment via Paypal, Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. See Grading Criteria and Designations for descriptions of grading categories. |
In the mid-1970s, while publisher Leonard Mogel was in
Paris to start the French edition of National Lampoon, he
discovered the French science-fantasy magazine Métal Hurlant which had
debuted January 1975. The French title translates literally as "Howling
Metal".
When Mogel licensed the American version, he renamed the magazine Heavy Metal.
The first edition was published in April, 1977 as a glossy, full-color monthly.
Initially, it consisted of translations of graphic stories originally published in Métal Hurlant, including work by Enki Bilal, Philippe Caza, Guido Crepax, Philippe Druillet, Jean-Claude Forest, Jean Giraud (a.k.a. Moebius) and Milo Manara. The magazine later ran Stefano Tamburini and Tanino Liberatore's ultra-violent RanXerox.
Heavy Metal Magazine: 1977 - 1998
All years except 1988-1990
Priced as marked
Heavy Metal
was published monthly from 1977 through 1985, a quarterly from 1986 to 1989,
and bi-monthly from 1990 through 1995.
It was again published quarterly beginning in 1996.
Special Editions:
Heavy Metal Presents Moebius (1981) -
The art and fantasy of Jean Giraud
VG-F to F-VF
$45.00
Heavy Metal Special Edition
(December 1996)
VG-F to F-VF
$10.00
Heavy Metal's high-quality artwork is notable. Work by international fine artists such as H. R. Giger
(designer of the film Alien) and Esteban Maroto have been featured on the covers of various issues.
Terrance Lindall's illustrated version of Milton's epic poem Paradise Lost appeared in the magazine in 1980.
1977 (saddle-stitched)
Condition G to VG
6
issues: May, July (slight spine tearing), August, October, November,
December.
.
$20/copy
Except July: $14
$80 for all 6
1978 (saddle-stitched)
Condition G to VG/F
10
issues: Jan, Feb, March (no cover), May, June, August, Sept,
Oct (slight spine tearing), November,
December.
.
$20/copy
Except March: $6
Oct: $13
$120 for all
10
For more information, contact Ed Loewenton: ed@loewenton.org
1979 (saddle-stitched)
Condition G to VG
6
issues: Jan (coffee stain on cover), Feb, March, May, Oct, Dec.
.
$18/copy
Except Jan: $12
$72 for all 6
1980 (saddle-stitched)
Condition G to VG
7
issues: April, June (Taped cover), July (loose Centerfold),
August (slight spine tearing), Sept, Nov, Dec (Taped Cover).
.
$18/copy
Except June: $10
July: $12
Aug: $15
December: $10
$70 for all 7
For more information, contact Ed Loewenton: ed@loewenton.org
1981 (saddle-stitched)
Condition G to VG
11
issues: Jan, Feb (loose Centerfold, 1/2 missing), March, May (loose cover),
June, July, Aug, Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec (cover has 1 loose staple).
.
$18/copy
Except February: $9
May: $13
December: $15
$110 for all
11
1982 (saddle-stitched)
Condition G to VG
12 issues complete.
$18/copy
$144 for all 12
1983 (saddle-stitched)
Condition G to VG
12 issues complete.
$18/copy
$144 for all 12
For more information, contact Ed Loewenton: ed@loewenton.org
1984 (saddle-stitched)
Condition G to VG
12 issues complete.
$18/copy
$144 for all 12
1985 (saddle-stitched)
Condition G to VG
10 issues: Jan, March, April, May (taped cover),
June, July, Sept,
Oct, Nov (taped cover), Dec.
$18/copy
Except May: $10
Nov: $10
$100 for all 10
1986 (perfect
bound, quarterly issues)
Condition VG-F to F-VF
1 issue: Fall
$16
1987 (perfect bound,
quarterly issues)
Condition VG-F to F-VF
3
issues: Winter, Spring, Summerr.
.
$16/copy
$100 for all 6
For more information, contact Ed Loewenton: ed@loewenton.org
1991 (perfect
bound, bi-monthly)
Condition VG-F to F-VF
1 issue: November
.
$16/copy
1992 (perfect bound,
bi-monthly)
Condition VG-F to F-VF
3 issues: May, September, November
.
$16/copy
$36 for all 3
1993 (perfect bound,
bi-monthly)
Condition VG-F to F-VF
3 issues: January, May, November
$16/copy
$36 for all 3
For more information, contact Ed Loewenton: ed@loewenton.org
1994 (perfect bound,
bi-monthly)
Condition VG-F to F-VF
5 issues:January, May, July, September, November
.
$16/copy
$60 for all 5
1995 (perfect bound,
bi-monthly)
Condition VG-F to F-VF
6 issues: January, March, May, July,
September, November
$16/copy
$72 for all 6
For more information, contact Ed Loewenton: ed@loewenton.org
1996 (perfect bound,
quarterly)
Condition VG-F to F-VF
3
issues: January, May, July
$16/copy
$36 for all 3
1997 (perfect bound,
quarterly)
Condition VG-F to F-VF
2 issues: January, March.
$16/copy
$24
for both
1998 (perfect bound,
bi-monthly)br>
Condition VG-F to F-VF
2 issues: March, July
$16/copy
$24 for
both
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For more information, contact Ed Loewenton: ed@loewenton.org Grading Criteria and Descriptions The following is excerpted from a href="http://comics.gocollect.com/grading-conditions" target="_blank"> http://comics.gocollect.com/grading-conditions . Also see http://www.ebay.com/gds/Magazine-Comic-Book-Grading-/10000000000885023/g.html Top of Page 7.0 (FN/VF) Fine/Very Fine. An above-average copy that shows minor wear but is still relatively flat and clean with outstanding eye appeal. A small accumulation of minor bindery/printing defects is allowed. Minor cover wear beginning to show, possibly including minor creases. Corners may be blunted. Inks are generally bright with a moderate reduction in reflectivity. Stamped or inked arrival dates may be present. Minor foxing. The slightest spine roll may be present, as well as a possible moderate color break. Staples may show some discoloration. Slight staple tears and a small accumulation of light stress lines may be present. Slight rust migration. Paper is cream to tan. Centerfold is mostly secure. Minor interior tears at the margin may be present.br> 6.0 (FN) Fine. An above-average copy that shows minor wear but is still relatively flat and clean with no significant creasing or other serious defects. Some accumulation of minor bindery/printing defects is allowed. Minor cover wear apparent, with minor to moderate creases. Inks show a significant reduction in reflectivity. Blunted corners are more common, as is minor staining, soiling, discoloration, and/or foxing. Stamped or inked arrival dates may be present. A minor spine roll is allowed. There can also be a 1/4" spine split or severe color break. Staples may show minor discoloration. Minor staple tears and a few slight stress lines may be present, as well as minor rust migration. Paper is tan to brown and fairly supple with no signs of brittleness. Minor interior tears at the margin may be present. Centerfold may be loose. 5.0 (VG/FN) Very Good/Fine. An above-average but well-used comic book. An accumulation of bindery/printing defects is allowed. Minor to moderate cover wear apparent, with minor to moderate creases and/or dimples. Inks have moderate to low reflectivity. Blunted corners are increasingly common, as is minor to moderate staining, discoloration, and/or foxing. Stamped or inked arrival dates may be present. A minor to moderate spine roll is allowed. A spine split of up to 1/2" may be present. Staples may show minor discoloration. Minor staple tears and minor stress lines may also be present, as well as minor rust migration. Paper is tan to brown with no signs of brittleness. Centerfold may be loose. Minor interior tears may also be present. 4.0 (VG) Very Good. The average used comic book. Cover shows moderate to significant wear, and may be loose but not completely detached. Cover reflectivity is low. Can have moderate creases or dimples. Corners may be blunted. Store stamps, name stamps, arrival dates, initials, etc. have no effect on this grade. Some discoloration, fading, foxing, and even minor soiling is allowed. As much as a 1/4" triangle can be missing out of the corner or edge; a missing 1/8" square is also acceptable. Only minor unobtrusive tape and other amateur repair allowed on otherwise high grade copies. Moderate spine roll may be present and/or a 1" spine split. Staples may be discolored. Minor to moderate staple tears and stress lines may be present, as well as some rust migration. Paper is brown but not brittle. Minor to moderate interior tears may be present. Centerfold may be loose or detached at one staple. 3.0 (GD/VG) Good/Very Good. A used comic book showing some substantial wear. Cover shows significant wear, and may be loose or even detached at one staple. Cover reflectivity is very low. Can have a book-length crease and/or dimples. Corners may be blunted or even rounded. Discoloration, fading, foxing, and even minor to moderate soiling is allowed. A triangle from 1/4" to 1/2" can be missing out of the corner or edge; a missing 1/8" to 1/4" square is also acceptable. Tape and other amateur repair may be present. Moderate spine roll likely. May have a spine split of anywhere from 1" to 1-1/2". Staples may be rusted or replaced. Minor to moderate staple tears and moderate stress lines may be present, as well as some rust migration. Paper is brown but not brittle. Centerfold may be loose or detached at one staple. Minor to moderate interior tears may be present. 2.0 (GD) Good. Shows substantial wear; often considered a "reading copy." Cover shows significant wear and may even be detached. Cover reflectivity is low and in some cases completely absent. Book-length creases and dimples may be present. Rounded corners are more common. Moderate soiling, staining, discoloration and foxing may be present. The largest piece allowed missing from the front or back cover is usually a 1/2" triangle or a 1/4" square, although some Silver Age books such as 1960s Marvels have had the price corner box clipped from the top left front cover and may be considered Good if they would otherwise have graded higher. Tape and other forms of amateur repair are common in Silver Age and older books. Spine roll is likely. May have up to a 2" spine split. Staples may be degraded, replaced or missing. Moderate staple tears and stress lines may be present, as well as rust migration. Paper is brown but not brittle. Centerfold may be loose or detached. Moderate interior tears may be present. Top of Page |