Heavy Metal #55 – Newsstand Edition / Corben, Steranko & Bilal Stories – CGC 7.0 – 1981 (HM Communications, Inc.)

📌 Condition Note: Light spine stress lines, faint finger bends, and a mild stacking bend on the front cover. Structurally sound with strong color and gloss for its age. Off-White to White pages.

📖 Magazine Details:
A striking newsstand edition from Heavy Metal’s golden era, this October 1981 issue delivers a powerhouse lineup of visionary creators at the height of their craft. Blending fantasy, sci-fi, and surrealism, it remains a quintessential artifact of the adult illustrated magazine movement.

🖌 Stories & Credits:
Cover by Thomas Warkentin
Features work by Richard Corben, Jim Steranko, Enki Bilal, Walt Simonson, Howard Chaykin, Philippe Caza, Vicente Segrelles, and Jeff Jones
Published by HM Communications, Inc., October 1981
CGC Certified #4609214004 | Universal Label | Off-White to White Pages

✨ Key Features / Reason to Buy:
• Newsstand Edition – rarer distribution version from the early 1980s print run
• Includes Corben’s “Den II” and Steranko’s “Outland” adaptation
• Additional stories by Bilal, Caza, Chaykin, and Simonson
• Celebrated for its bold mix of adult fantasy, surreal art, and experimental storytelling
• Represents the height of Heavy Metal’s creative influence and legacy

💎 Collectible Appeal:
A highly desirable 1981 newsstand edition showcasing a dream roster of classic artists. With work from Corben, Steranko, and Bilal, this issue stands as an essential mid-grade piece for collectors of Heavy Metal, fantasy illustration, and mature graphic art history.