Heavy Metal #23 – Direct Edition / Corben, Moebius & Bilal Stories – CGC 7.5 – 1979 (HM Communications, Inc.)

📌 Condition Note: Light spine stress lines and mild stacking bend on front cover. Small dent with crease at top right of book noted on CGC label. Solid structure, clean interiors, and strong color for grade. Off-White to White pages.

📖 Magazine Details:
A standout 1979 Direct Edition from Heavy Metal’s formative years, showcasing a legendary lineup of international creators who defined the genre. This issue blends sci-fi surrealism, fantasy adventure, and avant-garde storytelling, representing the artistic core of the magazine’s golden age.

🖌 Stories & Credits:
Cover by Derek Rigg
Includes work by Richard Corben, Jean “Moebius” Giraud, Enki Bilal, Arthur Suydam, Philippe Caza, Paul Kirchner, Gil Kane, and Chantal Montellier
Published by HM Communications, Inc., February 1979
CGC Certified #4609214002 | Universal Label | Off-White to White Pages

✨ Key Features / Reason to Buy:
• Direct Edition from Heavy Metal’s early, highly collectible print run
• Includes Corben’s “Sindbad in the Land of the Jinn” and Moebius’ “The Airtight Garage of Jerry Cornelius”
• Features Bilal’s “Exterminator 17” and Suydam’s “Lulea” among other groundbreaking works
• Classic 1970s Heavy Metal blend of fantasy, sci-fi, and psychedelic art
• A prime example of the magazine’s influence on graphic storytelling and pop culture

💎 Collectible Appeal:
An excellent mid-grade CGC 7.5 copy from Heavy Metal’s most influential era, bringing together an extraordinary roster of visionary artists. Perfect for collectors of Moebius, Corben, Bilal, and vintage sci-fi illustration.