Entertainment Weekly has revealed that acclaimed comic book writer Grant Morrison is to join the long-running sci-fi/fantasy comic magazine Heavy Metal as its new editor-in-chief. Here’s a look at the cover of the first issue under Morrison’s tenure, which is set to be published in February…
We’re trying to bring back some of that ’70s punk energy of Heavy Metal, but update it and make it new again,” states Morrison. “One of the things I like to do in my job is revamp properties and really get into the aesthetic of something, dig into the roots of what makes it work, then tinker with the engine and play around with it. So for me, it’s an aesthetic thing first and foremost. The idea of immersing myself in the aesthetic of Heavy Metal is exciting. It’s going to change the clothes I wear, the way I create; it’s like a performance for me. Beyond that, just the idea of being able to curate stories, decide the direction of the magazine, and work with great talent and develop new talent is an exciting opportunity.”
Morrison’s appointment is part of a wider strategy by co-CEO’s Jeff Krelitz and David Boxenbaum to rejuvinate the Heavy Metal brand, which includes a record label at BMG and plans for a shared movie universe consisting of various Heavy Metal franchises.
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Originally published July 7, 2015. Updated April 15, 2018.
