Akira (Other, 1988)
1988–1995
38 volumes
Completed
Regular Series
Manga
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
Bret Blevins
Penciller, Inker
Dave Gibbons
Artist, Penciller, Inker, Colorist
George Pratt
Penciller, Inker, Colorist
Hama
Writer
John Romita
Penciller, Inker
John Van Fleet
Penciller, Inker, Colorist
Katsuhiro Otomo
Writer, Artist, Penciller, Inker, Colorist, Cover Artist
Larry Hama
Writer
Mark Texeira
Artist, Penciller, Inker, Colorist
Mary Jo Duffy
Writer
Warren Ellis
Writer
Lists
Top 30 Most Influential Independent Series
Ranked
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Staff
Ranked by how much they shifted the industry away from the Marvel/DC duopoly.
30
Items
Best Manga for Comic Book Fans
Ranked
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Staff
The manga series most likely to hook readers who grew up on American superhero comics, blending action, character depth, and visual storytelling in ways that translate beautifully.
2
Items
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