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Akira (1988) comic books 1988, graded by CGC

  • Item #55891509
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    Published Aug 1988 by Marvel.
    • Paper: White
    • Slab: Scuffing to inner well of case
    • Label #0315536001
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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 #56449279
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    Published Aug 1988 by Marvel.
    • Paper: White
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    • Label #3982610009
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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 #56451811
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    Published Aug 1988 by Marvel.
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    • Slab: Scuffing to inner well of case
    • Label #3982640003
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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 #58961007
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    Published Aug 1988 by Marvel.
    $489.00
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    • Paper: White
    • Slab: Significant side/edge cracks 1" or more
    • Label #3985944005
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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 #60428365
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    Published Aug 1988 by Marvel.
    • Paper: White
    • Label #4283202020

    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 #60649822
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    Published Aug 1988 by Marvel.

    Akira (1988) 1 CGC 9.8

    Paper: White

    Label #4379386001

    Starts Jul 6

    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 #56215134
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    Published Aug 1988 by Marvel.

    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 #56443835
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    Published Aug 1988 by Marvel.
    • Paper: White
    • Label #3982639023
    • This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.50) will be charged at checkout.

    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 #56449274
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    Published Aug 1988 by Marvel.
    • Paper: White
    • Slab: Scuffing to inner well of case
    • Label #3982610012
    • This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.80) will be charged at checkout.

    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 #59227198
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    Published Aug 1988 by Marvel.
    $165.00
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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 #60048874
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    Published Aug 1988 by Marvel.
    • Paper: White
    • Label #3983873002
    • This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.25) will be charged at checkout.

    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 #59227197
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    Published Aug 1988 by Marvel.
    $136.00
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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 #59599647
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    Published Aug 1988 by Marvel.

    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 #60430611
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    Published Aug 1988 by Marvel.
    • Paper: White
    • Label #3928374002
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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 #60812967
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    Published Aug 1988 by Marvel.

    Akira (1988) 1 CGC 9.4

    Paper: White

    Label #4404322016

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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 #56449271
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    Published Aug 1988 by Marvel.
    • Paper: White
    • Slab: Scuffing to inner well of case
    • Label #3982610013
    • This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.00) will be charged at checkout.

    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 #58079863
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    Tags: Manga, Reprint
    Published 1988 by Marvel.
    • Paper: White
    • Second Printing.
    • Label #3982893004
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    2nd printing. Here it is – the first English translation of Katsuhiro Otomos 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 $3.95.

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  • Item #59282524
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    Published Oct 1988 by Marvel.
    $125.00
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    Tetsuo and Kaneda get caught up in the governments pursuit of the mysterious Mutant #26; the Colonel wants to control the power of Akira, but hes not the only one. The first English translation of Katsuhiro Otomos influential manga series. Story, art and cover by Otomo. Color by Steve Oliff. Mature readers. Cover price $3.50. Cover price $3.50.

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  • Item #58221584
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    Published Oct 1988 by Marvel.
    • Paper: White
    • Label #4173466001
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    Tetsuo and Kaneda get caught up in the governments pursuit of the mysterious Mutant #26; the Colonel wants to control the power of Akira, but hes not the only one. The first English translation of Katsuhiro Otomos influential manga series. Story, art and cover by Otomo. Color by Steve Oliff. Mature readers. Cover price $3.50. Cover price $3.50.

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  • Item #59282525
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    Published Nov 1988 by Marvel.
    $125.00
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    Kaneda gets caught up in the rebels' attempt to find the mysterious Akira; meanwhile, Tetsuo is going through some strange and terrifying changes. 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 Akira anime. Mature readers. Cover price $3.50. Cover price $3.50.

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  • Item #58221581
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    Published Nov 1988 by Marvel.
    • Paper: White
    • Label #4148893019
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    Kaneda gets caught up in the rebels' attempt to find the mysterious Akira; meanwhile, Tetsuo is going through some strange and terrifying changes. 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 Akira anime. Mature readers. Cover price $3.50. Cover price $3.50.

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