Auctions: comic books in 'Manga', graded by CGC

Akira (1988) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4660816001

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.

Akira (1988) 27 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4308481018

Yamada puts his plot to kill Akira into motion, but Ryu is not happy about it. The first English translation of Katsuhiro Otomos influential manga series. Story, art and cover by Otomo. Color by Steve Oliff. Also includes an article about Otomos visit to New York. Mature readers. Cover price $3.95. Cover price $3.95.

Akira (1988) 38 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4659539001

After the battle, UN forces explore whats left of Neo-Tokyo. The first English translation of Katsuhiro Otomos influential manga series. Story, art and cover by Otomo. Color by Steve Oliff. Includes a bonus story written by Larry Hama with art by Bret Blevins, another written by Warren Ellis with art by Terry Shoemaker, and a pinup gallery featuring Moebius, Joe Madureira, George Pratt, Mike Allred, John Romita, Alex Toth, Kevin O'Neill and John Van Fleet. Final issue of the series. Mature readers. Cover price $6.95. Cover price $6.95.

Appleseed Book 1 (1988) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Slab: Chipped/broken bracket

Label #4663019003

Story & art: Masamune Shirow. Beginning Eclipse's serialization of Japan's first mega-successful graphic novel! With new material still being done in Japan, Appleseed has earned Masamune Shirow the Japanese equivalent of our Hugo award, and Shirow's Appleseed artwork today hangs in a major display at the Osaka Art Gallery! Escaping nuclear destruction, Earth has nevertheless been laid waste by the conventional/biochemical conflagration that was World War Three. Two survivors, after years of seclusion, return to looking for the remnants of humanity. What they least expect to find is humanity looking for them! Deunan and her cyborg mentor, Briareos, must fight off a full-scale tank assault and learn the purpose of their assailants! 48 pg. B&W Classic Format. Cover price $2.50.

Sailor Moon (1998) 10 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4544199010

Story and Art by Naoko Takeuchi. Now that Sailor Mars and Sailor Mercury have been captured, Rini might be the only one who knows how to rescue them! Although Bunny is still unsure whether Rini is a friend or foe, she lowers her resistance and befriends the mysterious little girl. Meanwhile, Black Moon Petze unleashes evil droids to infiltrate human society and convert it to a tool of the Black Moon. Will Sailor Moon and Sailor Jupiter be able to save humanity from the clutches of the Black Moon? There's only one way to find out! b&w, 48pgs. Cover price $2.95.