Akira comic books issue 6

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Kaneda is forced to go one-on-one against his former friend, Tetsuo, whose psychic powers are spiraling out of his control; meanwhile, the Colonel realizes that the most feared mutant of all, Akira, is on the verge of awakening from his decades-long sleep. The first English translation of Katsuhiro Otomos influential manga series. Story, art and cover by Otomo. Color by Steve Oliff. Also includes Otomo art from the original Akira manga. Mature readers. Cover price $3.50. Cover price $3.50.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. "Book: 6!" Story and art by Katsuhiro Otomo. Softcover, full color. Cover price $14.95.

Volume 6 - 1st printing. Story and art by Katsuhiro Otomo. The explosive finale to one of graphic fiction's greatest achievements is here! The mad psychic colossus Tetsuo, the world's military, and the remaining psychics of The Project face off - with the child psychic god, Akira, the wild card - in what may not only decide the fate of mankind, but may determine the next step in human evolution! Softcover, 440pages, black and white. Cover price $29.95.

Volume 6 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Katsuhiro Otomo. The explosive finale to one of graphic fiction's greatest achievements is here! The mad psychic colossus Tetsuo, the world's military, and the remaining psychics of The Project face off - with the child psychic god, Akira, the wild card - in what may not only decide the fate of mankind, but may determine the next step in human evolution! Softcover, 440pages, black and white. Cover price $29.95.

Kodansha Edition - Volume 6 - 1st printing. Story and art by Katsuhiro Otomo. Regarded by many as the finest work of graphic fiction ever produced, Akira is a bold and breathtaking epic of potent narrative strength and astonishing illustrative skill. The lives of two streetwise teenage friends, Tetsuo and Kaneda, change forever when dormant paranormal abilities begin to waken in Tetsuo, who becomes a target for a shadowy government operation, a group who will stop at nothing to prevent another catastrophe like that which leveled Tokyo. Includes a postscript by Dark Horse Comics publisher Mike Richardson. Softcover, 448 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $29.99.

Kodansha Edition - Volume 6 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Katsuhiro Otomo. Regarded by many as the finest work of graphic fiction ever produced, Akira is a bold and breathtaking epic of potent narrative strength and astonishing illustrative skill. The lives of two streetwise teenage friends, Tetsuo and Kaneda, change forever when dormant paranormal abilities begin to waken in Tetsuo, who becomes a target for a shadowy government operation, a group who will stop at nothing to prevent another catastrophe like that which leveled Tokyo. Includes a postscript by Dark Horse Comics publisher Mike Richardson. Softcover, 448 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $29.99.

Japanese import boxed set of the American edition of Akira. Set 6 includes Issues 16-18 of Akira (1988) as well as a bilingual booklet with translated text, all in a slip case and wrapped in OBI Strip. Hardcover slipcase, Full color, 6.75" x 10.25", ¥1,800 cover price.

NOTE: All text is in Japanese - Volume 6 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Katsuhiro Otomo.

Regarded by many as the finest work of graphic fiction ever produced, Akira is a bold and breathtaking epic of potent narrative strength and astonishing illustrative skill. The lives of two streetwise teenage friends, Tetsuo and Kaneda, change forever when dormant paranormal abilities begin to waken in Tetsuo, who becomes a target for a shadowy government operation, a group who will stop at nothing to prevent another catastrophe like that which leveled Tokyo.

Softcover (with Dust Jacket), 448 pages, B&W.

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

A script-style book of issues 16-18 of Akira featuring both English and Japanese text. Originally included with Akira Boxed Set (1988 Kodansha/Epic) Japanese Import. 32 pages, B&W.