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Akira (1988) comic books

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    Akira (1988) #1 VG/FN 5.0
    Published Aug 1988 by Marvel.

    Akira (1988) 1 VG/FN 5.0

    Starts Jan 19

    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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    Akira (1988) #27 CGC 9.8
    Published Apr 1991 by Marvel.

    Akira (1988) 27 CGC 9.8

    Top CGC census grade for this issue.

    Paper: White

    Label #4308481018

    Starts Jan 26

    Yamada puts his plot to kill Akira into motion, but Ryu is not happy about it. 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 Otomos visit to New York. Mature readers. Cover price $3.95. Cover price $3.95.