Akira (Other, 1988)
Marvel's Epic Comics imprint published this 38-issue English-language edition of Katsuhiro Otomo's landmark Japanese manga, running from 1988 to 1995. Colorized by Steve Oliff using pioneering digital techniques, the series introduced Otomo's dystopian Neo-Tokyo saga to Western audiences.
Title
Publisher
Volumes
38
Published
1988–1995
Status
Completed
Genre
Publication Type
Format
Other
Medium
Awards
Harvey Award - Best Amercian Edition of Foreign Material (1996), Harvey Award - Best American Edition of Foreign Material (1993), Harvey Award - Best American Edition of Foreign Material (1992), Harvey Award - Best Foreign Reprint (1990)
Decade
Original Language
Japanese
Language
English
Foreign Edition Of
All Volumes in Akira (Other, 1988)
Archie Goodwin
Writer, Editor
9 issues
Benchmark
Letterer
37 issues
Chris Eliopoulos
Letterer
2 issues
Hama
Writer
1 issue
Katsuhiro Otomo
Writer, Artist, Penciller, Inker, Colorist, Cover Artist
38 issues
Larry Hama
Writer
1 issue
Laura Martin
Letterer
5 issues
Mary Jo Duffy
Writer
1 issue
Michael Higgins
Letterer
37 issues
Olyoptics
Colorist
30 issues
Steve Oliff
Colorist, Cover Artist
38 issues
Warren Ellis
Writer
1 issue
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