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Auctions: comic books August 1988

  • Item #60649822
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    Akira (1988) #1 CGC 9.8
    Published Aug 1988 by Marvel.

    Akira (1988) 1 CGC 9.8

    Paper: White

    Label #4379386001

    Starts Jul 6

    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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    Akira (1988) #1 CGC 9.4
    Published Aug 1988 by Marvel.

    Akira (1988) 1 CGC 9.4

    Paper: White

    Label #4404322016

    Starts May 13

    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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    Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) #16 CBCS 9.4
    Tags: Manga
    Published Aug 1988 by First Publishing.

    Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 16 CBCS 9.4

    Paper: White

    Label #21-1D3D0D2-021

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    Starts Jun 10

    Bill Sienkiewicz cover Cover price $2.50.

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    Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) #14 CBCS 9.0
    Tags: Silver Surfer
    Published Aug 1988 by Marvel.

    Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 14 CBCS 9.0

    Paper: White

    Direct Edition.

    Label #21-1D8FD6C-008

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    Starts Jun 10

    "Silver Mirrors!" Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Joe Staton, Joe Rubinstein, and Jose Marzan. Cover by Mike Mignola and Joe Rubinstein. The Silver Surfer finally confronts his evil doppelganger. It's Silver Surfer vs. Silver Surfer in a battle that will shake the heavens. And, the winner must face the ultimate judgment of Ronan the Accuser. This issue's epilogue continues in Silver Surfer Annual #1. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

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    Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) #14 CGC 4.5
    Tags: Silver Surfer
    Published Aug 1988 by Marvel.

    Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 14 CGC 4.5

    Paper: White

    Label #4191852012

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    "Silver Mirrors!" Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Joe Staton, Joe Rubinstein, and Jose Marzan. Cover by Mike Mignola and Joe Rubinstein. The Silver Surfer finally confronts his evil doppelganger. It's Silver Surfer vs. Silver Surfer in a battle that will shake the heavens. And, the winner must face the ultimate judgment of Ronan the Accuser. This issue's epilogue continues in Silver Surfer Annual #1. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.