Dark Horse Comics Released October 2010

Metalocalypse Dethklok #1 (2010) First Print, Cover A

Metalocalypse Dethklok #1 is the premiere issue of the Metalocalypse Dethklok series from Dark Horse Comics, released October 1, 2010. Written by Brendon Small with artwork by Eric Powell. Notable appearances include Dethklok. This page represents the regular first-print Cover A edition. Separate pages are available for the 1 incentive, retailer-exclusive and later-printing variant cover.

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Published October 2010

Pages 40

They're the most brutal black--metal band on the planet and the world's seventh--largest economy, five men prophesied to bring about the Metalocalypse. They are DETHKLOK... and they are about to enter the food chain. After a series of sponsorship deals goes sour, Dethklok launches a line of frozen meals in hopes of reclaiming their metal throne. Two things stand in their way: the enigmatic tribunal of world leaders sworn to topple the band, and their own incompetence. Based on the popular Adult Swim animated series Metalocalypse. New season begins in August! Brutal! Stories by series creator/writer Brendon Small and series director/designer Jon Schnepp! Brutaler! Variant cover by series director/designer Jon Schnepp! Brutalest! For mature readers who like metal, murder, and frozen meat!

Key Facts

A heavy metal band prophesied to bring about the Metalocalypse hits a snag with sponsors and decide to launch a line of frozen dinners to reclaim their metal throne
[May 2021 - animated movie in the works for digital and DVD released followed by premieres on HBO Max and Adult Swim]