Since the 1981 Heavy Metal movie, Taarna the Taarakian has been the avatar of all things Heavy Metal, so it’s no wonder she gets Cover A of our much anticipated 300th issue, an all-star celebration of Heavy Metal contributors past, present and future. The Heavy Metal #300 drops the week of San Diego Comic Con (July 23-26).

First-time Heavy Metal cover artist Claudia Ianniciello knocks it out of the park with her depiction of Taarna, who’s previously been painted by Chris Achilleos, Alex Ross, and numerous others.