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AKIRA Complete Series, Issues 1-38, Katsuhiro Otomo, Marvel Epic Comics

AKIRA Complete Series, Issues 1-38, Katsuhiro Otomo, Marvel Epic Comics

AKIRA Complete Series, Issues 1-38, Katsuhiro Otomo, Marvel Epic Comics    AKIRA Complete Series, Issues 1-38, Katsuhiro Otomo, Marvel Epic Comics

This 38 issue series is heralded by many as the greatest manga story ever created. I've read through the series several times but otherwise stored the issues in mylar sleeves so all have light shelf wear but no significant issues. In 1988, the manga was published in the United States by Epic Comics, an imprint of Marvel Comics. This colorized version ended its 38-issue run in 1995.

The coloring was by Steve Oliff, hand-picked for the role by Otomo. Oliff persuaded Marvel to use computer coloring, and Akira became the first ongoing comic book to feature computer coloring. The coloring was more subtle than that seen before and far beyond the capabilities of Japanese technology of the time.

It played an important part in Akira's success in Western markets, and revolutionized the way comics were colorized. Delays in the publication were caused by Otomo's retouching of artwork for the Japanese collections.

It was these works which formed the basis for translation, rather than the initial serialization. The Epic version suffered significant delays toward the end of the serial, requiring several years to publish the final 8 issues. The item "AKIRA Complete Series, Issues 1-38, Katsuhiro Otomo, Marvel Epic Comics" is in sale since Tuesday, August 31, 2021. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Comic Books & Memorabilia\Comics\Comics & Graphic Novels". The seller is "lamarama" and is located in Austin, Texas.

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  • Ex Libris: No
  • Character: Akira
  • Issue Number: 1-38
  • Style: Color
  • Series: Akira
  • Format: Softcover
  • Type: Comic Book
  • Title: Akira
  • Artist/Writer: Katsuhiro Otomo
  • Universe: Akira
  • Vintage: Yes
  • Language: English
  • Signed: No
  • Publisher: Epic Comics
  • Tradition: Manga
  • Genre: Action
  • Cover Artist: Katsuhiro Otomo
  • Unit of Sale: Comic Book Lot
  • Era: Copper Age (1984-1991)


AKIRA Complete Series, Issues 1-38, Katsuhiro Otomo, Marvel Epic Comics    AKIRA Complete Series, Issues 1-38, Katsuhiro Otomo, Marvel Epic Comics