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Akira comic books graded by CBCS

  • Item #56873150
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    Akira (1988) #1 CBCS 8.5
    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 #57394392
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    Published Jul 1991 by Marvel.
    • Paper: White
    • Label #22-20BFD56-024
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    After Tetsuos latest escapade, Kaneda decides the time has come for him to join the battle against the New Tokyo Empire. 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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    Akira (1988) #34 CBCS 9.8
    Published Oct 1995 by Marvel.

    With the military option failing, Kaneda realizes he may have to take on Tetsuo himself. The first English translation of Katsuhiro Otomos influential manga series. Story, art and cover by Otomo. Color by Steve Oliff. Mature readers. Cover price $6.95. Cover price $6.95.

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