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Akiko (1996) comic books 1996

  • Issue #1
    Akiko (1996) 1
    Tags: Manga
    Published Mar 1996 by Sirius.

    Stories, Art and Painted Cover by Mark Crilley. All new! Come with Sirius as Mark Crilley returns to the planet Smoo with Akiko and her friends! Don't miss any of the fun as Akiko, Spuckler, Gax, Mr. Beeba, Poog and the Prince reunite for another dangerous trek across the mysterious planet Smoo. Accosted by space pirates, our heroes are on a mission that will determine the fate of the entire planet! Featuring: "Back to Smoo (Chapter 1)" and "The Gilo Hunt"! 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #2
    Akiko (1996) 2
    Tags: Manga
    Published Apr 1996 by Sirius.

    Captives of the Sky Pirates (Chapter 2) - Story, Art and Painted Cover by Mark Crilley. The prince of Smoo has been kidnapped by the evil Alia Rellapor so Akiko and her companions must set off across the foreboding Moonguzzit Sea to get him back. Unfortunately, they fly directly into a band of unsavory Sky Pirates who take them captive! Spuckler and Gax are thrown into the arena for the pirates' amusement. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #3
    Akiko (1996) 3
    Tags: Manga
    Published May 1996 by Sirius.

    Mistaken Identity (Chapter 3) - Story, Art and Painted Cover by Mark Crilley. The exciting conclusion to the saga of the Sky Pirates! Spuckler has been sent to the arena to fight a horrible monster and Akiko must save him by assuming the identity of the mysterious Alia Rellapor. Although pleased that she saved the day, Akiko is more than a little disconcerted by the fear that even a band of cutthroat pirates have for the evil queen they are seeking. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #4
    Akiko (1996) 4
    Tags: Manga
    Published Jun 1996 by Sirius.

    Slumberland (Chapter 4) - Story, Art and Painted Cover by Mark Crilley. Having escaped from the Sky Pirates, Akiko and her friends bring that figurative saying "Out of the frying pan and into the fire" to life by getting swallowed by a huge watersnake! The tension mounts as they explore the depths of the creature's innards, searching desperately for a way out of the bizarre labyrinth. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #5
    Akiko (1996) 5
    Tags: Manga
    Published Jul 1996 by Sirius.

    Inside Out (Chapter 5) - Story, Art and Painted Cover by Mark Crilley. Dragging themselves from the raging waters of the Moonguzzit Sea onto a fantastic tropical island, Akiko and her friends discover an exotic fruit that induces temporary weightlessness. As they all float around, Mr. Beeba drifts into the treetops much to the others' amusement. But that amusement turns to horror when something grabs the inexperienced bookworm and disappears into the foliage! 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #6
    Akiko (1996) 6
    Tags: Manga
    Published Aug 1996 by Sirius.

    Stories, Art and Painted Cover by Mark Crilley. In order to rescue the bookish Mr. Beeba from the mysterious creature in the treetops, Spuckler gulps down a handful of the flight-inducing fruit on the island and drifts into the trees. Meanwhile, an army of miniature creatures six inches high take Akiko, Gax and Poog prisoner, leading them into a tiny city with a most impressive miniature palace! Featuring: "Castaways (Chapter 6)" and the 2-page "Everyone's a Critic"! 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #7
    Akiko (1996) 7
    Tags: Manga
    Published Sep 1996 by Sirius.

    Her Majesty (Chapter 7) - Story, Art and Painted Cover by Mark Crilley. Akiko, Poog and Gax find themselves in a lovely courtyard before her majesty Queen Pwip, ruler of the Sprubly Islands. She informs them that Spuckler and Mr. Beeba have been taken captive by Admiral Frutz, for serious crimes against the state. Their punishment? To whitewash the walls of the magnificent Sprubly palace! 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #8
    Akiko (1996) 8
    Tags: Manga
    Published Oct 1996 by Sirius.

    Stories, Art and Painted Cover by Mark Crilley. Akiko befriends Queen Pwip, who confides in our heroine that she knows the location of Alia Rellapor's castle. So when Beeba and Spuckler complete their job of whitewashing Queen Pwip's castle walls, the group begins its journey by scaling the Great Wall of Trudd. Don't miss..."Looking for Trudd (Chapter 8)"! Plus: "A Traveller's Guide to Smoo"! 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #9
    Akiko (1996) 9
    Tags: Manga
    Published Dec 1996 by Sirius.

    A Reunion of Sorts (Chapter 9) - Story, Art and Painted Cover by Mark Crilley. Akiko and her friends scale the perilous Great Wall of Trudd, upon which Spuckler and Mr. Beeba nearly lose their lives! By the time they reach the peak of the enormous wall, night falls and the friends are treated to a spectacular view of the island in twilight. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.