Akiko (1996) comic books 1998

Stories, Art and Painted Cover by Mark Crilley. Deep in a Brunk prison, the peg-legged space ace, Spuckler, meets Morbilus Grendy -- a prisoner who's been there so long, the warlords of Brunk forgot about him altogether! Though Grendy has long since given up any hope of escaping, Spuckler persuades the old man to help him dig a tunnel out of the colossal dungeon. But ancient prisoners aren't the weirdest creatures in the abysmal vaults, and to escape, Spuckler's going to have to go straight through them! It's Spuckler "On the Road (Part 2)"! Plus: 3-page story "Akiko's Tea Room"! 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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Painted Covers by Mark Crilley. Stories by Mark Crilley and Mark Oakley. Art by Mark Crilley and Mark Oakley. Gax tells the story of his stay aboard the space station Fognon-6. One of many robots toiling night and day under the merciless taskmaster robot Yark, Gax finds himself in the unenviable position of leading the robots in a rebellion for freedom. The ensuing battle results in Yark being mortally wounded, but not before he reveals to them that the entire space station is scheduled to be "downsized," i.e. imploded into scrap steel. The robots have just 24 hours to find a way off the remote space station in Part 1 of this tale...or else they too will be destroyed! Plus: Information about the robot characters in the main story in "The Crew: An Introduction"; "Some Things Are Better Left Unread"; Poog pin-up "The Road to Poogville"; and the 1-page story "Akiko and Kings" by Mark Oakley. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

Stories, Art and Painted Cover by Mark Crilley. Under Gax's direction, the robots of the soon-to-be-destroyed space station, Fognon-6, hastily set about building a spaceship for their escape. Though none of them were designed for such work, they manage to build something "spaceworthy" just in time. Boarding the makeshift craft, they shoot out of the space station just as it caves in on itself. Gax convinces them that their best hope of survival is to sell themselves at the intergalactic robot market on the nearby planet Buspettin. It is there that Gax is purchased by a familiar-looking fellow (that some die-hard AKIKO fans might recognize) in Part 2 of this tale! Plus: Akiko tells fun facts about Japan in "East Meets West"! And: An Akiko paper doll with three costumes on the back cover! 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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Painted Cover by Mark Crilley. Stories by Mark Crilley and Jason Asala. Art by Mark Crilley and Jason Asala. Celebrating 25 issues of Akiko! A done-in-one, self-contained issue containing a variety of short stories and vignettes, including the first-ever solo Poog story! Encompassing a wide range of storytelling styles, this issue is a perfect exploration of the unique characters and artwork that have made this series a fan-favorite! Featuring: "Akiko's Guide to Earth For People Who've Never Been There"; "How to Draw Poog"; an untitled story told entirely in Poog's language; "Once upon a very long time ago..."; "A Nice, Long Walk"; "Doctor's Orders"; and "Poetry Time" by Jason Asala! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

Stories, Art and Painted Cover by Mark Crilley. Akiko and the gang are reunited on the planet Smoo when Mr. Beeba's beloved mentor, Professor Lunderdorf, falls terribly ill and is given just weeks to live, and the only thing that can save him is a vial of Bornstone's Elixir. To get the elixir, they must first procure gifts for Bornstone, the fearsome giant who jealously guards the only supplies of the medicine! Don't miss..."A Chance to Make Things Right (Bornstone's Elixir Chapter 1)"! Plus: 2-page story "A Change of Scenery"! And: 1-page "The Tree Dwellers" pin-up. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

Stories, Art and Painted Cover by Mark Crilley. As Mr. Beeba's mentor, Professor Lunderdorf, lies dying, Akiko and the gang split into two groups to accumulate the necessary gifts for Bornstone, who holds the antidote. Akiko, Poog and Prince Froptoppit set off to the village of Shimmerance to get a barrel of Bornstone's favorite ale. The Prince sets his sights on persuading Akiko to marry him once and for all, and Akiko confides in Poog that she's becoming more serious in her feelings for the prince! Meanwhile, Spuckler, Gax and Beeba are set to the task of locating Bornstone's favorite meal: a live, baby Yoodoo bird! Don't miss..."Up In the Mountains, Deep In the Woods (Bornstone's Elixir Chapter 2)"! Plus: 2-page story "A Weird Little Story"! 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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Stories, Art and Painted Cover by Mark Crilley. Akiko's search party happens upon Kell, a friendly young man who offers to help them on their quest. He leads the way to Shimmerance, and entertains Akiko with tales of his adventures in far-off lands. His generosity and sense of humor make quite an impression on Akiko, causing the Prince of Smoo to become terribly jealous! Meanwhile, Spuckler, Gax and Beeba finally spot a Yoodoo bird in its nest, only to realize that they must attempt to steal the bird out from under its ferocious mother's watchful eye! Don't miss..."A Fork In the Road (Bornstone's Elixir Chapter 3)"! Plus: 4-page story "small world"! 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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Painted Cover by Mark Crilley. Stories by Mark Crilley and Scott Roberts. Art by Mark Crilley and Scott Roberts. In their efforts to save the life of Mr. Beeba's ailing mentor, Akiko and the prince of Smoo finally succeed in their assignment. But all is not well for the prince, who feels his relationship with Akiko diminish every time Kell opens his mouth. Meanwhile, Spuckler, Mr. Beeba and Gax succeed -- with comic results -- in capturing the rare Yoodoo bird, and return to the rendezvous point with their prize! Don't miss..."Jealousy and Admiration (Bornstone's Elixir Chapter 4)"! Plus: "Akiko in the Forbidden Foothills of Gozmaturk (part 1)"! And: a 2-page tale by Scott Roberts! 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

Painted Cover by Mark Crilley. Stories by Mark Crilley and Stan Sakai. Art by Mark Crilley and Stan Sakai. Reunited at last, Akiko and the gang travel to Bornstone's retreat, where they tremble in fear before Bornstone himself! They present their gifts to the giant along with their humble request for the elixir. He is unimpressed, however, with their hard-earned offerings and says he long ago stopped giving out the elixir when he discovered it was being misused. Kell steps in to save the day once again, and the prince of Smoo leaves the group, assuming he's lost Akiko's affection to the dashing young man for good. The truth is sure to shock you! Don't miss..."The Moment of Truth (Bornstone's Elixir Chapter 5)"! Plus: "Akiko in the Forbidden Foothills of Gozmaturk (part 2)"! And: 1-page story "The Trilogy Experience "Making Displays"" by Stan Sakai! 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.