Code Name: Heavy Metal

Launched by London Night Studios in 1992, Code Name: Heavy Metal is a single-issue comic from writer Kevin Hill and artist Michael Ortiz. This short-lived series introduces a gritty, action-oriented premise centered on a protagonist whose codename hints at the violent, metallic chaos to come. While its run was brief, it stands as a snapshot of the early-'90s indie comic boom, showcasing the edgy, over-the-top storytelling that defined many small-press titles of the era.