Schwermetall Sammelband

A German-language anthology series published by Volksverlag from 1981 to 1983, Schwermetall Sammelband ran for ten issues, collecting material from the legendary science-fantasy magazine Schwermetall (the German edition of Métal Hurlant). This series brought together a mix of translated European and American work alongside original German contributions, showcasing the bold, psychedelic, and often erotic heavy-metal comics aesthetic of the era. It stands as a key document of the early-80s European underground comics scene, preserving the transgressive, high-concept storytelling that defined the Métal Hurlant movement for a German-speaking audience.