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  • Item #56451811
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    Published Aug 1988 by Marvel.
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    1st printing. Here it is – the first English translation of Katsuhiro Otomo's influential manga series, paving the way for the manga and anime craze to blossom in the English-speaking world. Decades after a mysterious explosion destroys Tokyo, teen bikers Tetsuo and Kaneda encounter a child with the face of an old man; his strange powers hold the key to the mystery. Story, art and cover by Otomo. Color by Steve Oliff, who pioneered the use of computer coloring with this series. Also includes an introductory article by Archie Goodwin. Mature readers. Cover price $3.50.

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  • Item #64570465
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    Published Aug 1988 by Marvel.
    $485.00
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    • Label #4511227016
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    1st printing. Here it is – the first English translation of Katsuhiro Otomo's influential manga series, paving the way for the manga and anime craze to blossom in the English-speaking world. Decades after a mysterious explosion destroys Tokyo, teen bikers Tetsuo and Kaneda encounter a child with the face of an old man; his strange powers hold the key to the mystery. Story, art and cover by Otomo. Color by Steve Oliff, who pioneered the use of computer coloring with this series. Also includes an introductory article by Archie Goodwin. Mature readers. Cover price $3.50.

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  • Item #64421527
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    Published Aug 1988 by Marvel.

    Akira (1988) 1 CGC 9.8

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    1st printing. Here it is – the first English translation of Katsuhiro Otomo's influential manga series, paving the way for the manga and anime craze to blossom in the English-speaking world. Decades after a mysterious explosion destroys Tokyo, teen bikers Tetsuo and Kaneda encounter a child with the face of an old man; his strange powers hold the key to the mystery. Story, art and cover by Otomo. Color by Steve Oliff, who pioneered the use of computer coloring with this series. Also includes an introductory article by Archie Goodwin. Mature readers. Cover price $3.50.

  • Item #64421494
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    Published Aug 1988 by Marvel.
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    • Label #4689553005
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    1st printing. Here it is – the first English translation of Katsuhiro Otomo's influential manga series, paving the way for the manga and anime craze to blossom in the English-speaking world. Decades after a mysterious explosion destroys Tokyo, teen bikers Tetsuo and Kaneda encounter a child with the face of an old man; his strange powers hold the key to the mystery. Story, art and cover by Otomo. Color by Steve Oliff, who pioneered the use of computer coloring with this series. Also includes an introductory article by Archie Goodwin. Mature readers. Cover price $3.50.

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  • Item #61027760
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    Published Jan 1989 by Marvel.
    $95.00
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    • Label #0223855004
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    The Clown biker gang doesnt know what hit them after Tetsuo demonstrates the extent of his new psychic powers. The first English translation of Katsuhiro Otomos influential manga series. Story, art and cover by Otomo. Color by Steve Oliff. Also includes an article about Otomo himself. Mature readers. Cover price $3.50. Cover price $3.50.

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  • Item #64444557
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    Published Jan 1990 by Marvel.
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    The battle for control of Akira continues, as Kay, Kaneda, and Chiyoko sneak into Nezu's compound, but find themselves fighting not only Nezu, but also the Colonels forces and Lady Miyako. The first English translation of Katsuhiro Otomos influential manga series. Story, art and cover by Otomo. Color by Steve Oliff. Also includes a behind-the-scenes article about translating Marvels edition of Akira. Mature readers. Cover price $3.50. Cover price $3.50.

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  • Item #61440029
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    Published Jul 1990 by Marvel.
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    The children find refuge at Lady Miyako's estate; Akira confronts Tetsuo. The first English translation of Katsuhiro Otomos influential manga series. Story, art and cover by Otomo. Color by Steve Oliff. Also includes an article about the Japanese publisher of Akira. Mature readers. Cover price $3.95. Cover price $3.95.

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  • Item #62937133
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    Published Aug 1990 by Marvel.
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    As tension between Tetsuo and Akira reaches a breaking point, Lady Miyako's advice to Tetsuo has potentially catastrophic consequences. The first English translation of Katsuhiro Otomos influential manga series. Story, art and cover by Otomo. Color by Steve Oliff. Mature readers. Cover price $3.95. Cover price $3.95.

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  • Item #59275082
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    Published Sep 1990 by Marvel.
    $139.00
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    The assault on Lady Miyako's temple continues; a mysterious event has ties to the destruction of Neo-Tokyo. The first English translation of Katsuhiro Otomos influential manga series. Also includes an interview with Otomo about the making of the Akira anime. Story, art and cover by Otomo. Color by Steve Oliff. Mature readers. Cover price $3.95. Cover price $3.95.

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  • Item #61440032
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    Published Sep 1990 by Marvel.
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    The assault on Lady Miyako's temple continues; a mysterious event has ties to the destruction of Neo-Tokyo. The first English translation of Katsuhiro Otomos influential manga series. Also includes an interview with Otomo about the making of the Akira anime. Story, art and cover by Otomo. Color by Steve Oliff. Mature readers. Cover price $3.95. Cover price $3.95.

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  • Item #64033005
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    Published Sep 1990 by Marvel.
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    The assault on Lady Miyako's temple continues; a mysterious event has ties to the destruction of Neo-Tokyo. The first English translation of Katsuhiro Otomos influential manga series. Also includes an interview with Otomo about the making of the Akira anime. Story, art and cover by Otomo. Color by Steve Oliff. Mature readers. Cover price $3.95. Cover price $3.95.

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  • Item #64031430
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    Published Oct 1990 by Marvel.
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    Tetsuo's followers continue their assault on Lady Miyako's temple; Tetsuo undergoes withdrawal from the drugs that keep his powers in check; the mysterious force causes the reappearance of Kaneda. The first English translation of Katsuhiro Otomos influential manga series. Story, art and cover by Otomo. Color by Steve Oliff. Mature readers. Cover price $3.95. Cover price $3.95.

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  • Item #64149921
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    Published Nov 1990 by Marvel.
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    Scientists and military forces convene on a U.S. aircraft carrier outside the ruins of Neo-Tokyo, trying to decide what to do about Akira. The first English translation of Katsuhiro Otomos influential manga series. Story, art and cover by Otomo. Color by Steve Oliff. Mature readers. Cover price $3.95. Cover price $3.95.

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  • Item #61440036
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    Published Nov 1990 by Marvel.
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    Scientists and military forces convene on a U.S. aircraft carrier outside the ruins of Neo-Tokyo, trying to decide what to do about Akira. The first English translation of Katsuhiro Otomos influential manga series. Story, art and cover by Otomo. Color by Steve Oliff. Mature readers. Cover price $3.95. Cover price $3.95.

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  • Item #61440040
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    Published Jan 1991 by Marvel.
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    Kaneda searches for Kay, who has gone with the colonel to search for Kiyoko, but Tetsuo's forces are on the move. The first English translation of Katsuhiro Otomos influential manga series. Story, art and cover by Otomo. Color by Steve Oliff. Mature readers. Cover price $3.95. Cover price $3.95.

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  • Item #57848402
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    Published May 1991 by Marvel.
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    Tetsuo decides to demonstrate his power to his enemies and his allies alike. The first English translation of Katsuhiro Otomos influential manga series. Story, art and cover by Otomo. Color by Steve Oliff. Mature readers. Cover price $3.95. Cover price $3.95.

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  • Item #57848418
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    Published Jan 1992 by Marvel.
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    As the military readies its own attack on the New Tokyo Empire, Kaneda and the bikers prepare the assault on the Olympic Stadium. The first English translation of Katsuhiro Otomos influential manga series. Story, art and cover by Otomo. Color by Steve Oliff. Mature readers. Cover price $3.95. Cover price $3.95.

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  • Item #61440042
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    Published Apr 1992 by Marvel.
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    As the battle for Neo-Tokyo continues, Tetsuo finds himself horribly mutated by his own power. The first English translation of Katsuhiro Otomos influential manga series. Story, art and cover by Otomo. Color by Steve Oliff. Mature readers. Cover price $3.95. Cover price $3.95.

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  • Item #61440045
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    Published May 1992 by Marvel.
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    Yamadas attack on Tetsuo doesnt have the desired effect; Tetsuo takes the battle into space. The first English translation of Katsuhiro Otomos influential manga series. Story, art and cover by Otomo. Color by Steve Oliff. Mature readers. After this issue, the Epic reprint series went on hiatus for over two years, apparently until the last manga volume was published in Japan. Cover price $3.95. Cover price $3.95.

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