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

Akira (1988) 1REP CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Second Printing.

Label #4365962008

2nd printing. Here it is – the first English translation of Katsuhiro Otomos 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 $3.95.

Pokemon Part 3 Electric Pikachu Boogaloo (1999) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4367884011

A double-sized issue with two fun stories! The Pokemon sneak away from their masters to visit Bulbasaur's secret garden. See them speak their own language in this special issue! Then, some familiar faces return?including Professor Oak, Clefairy, and Clefable ? to help a little girl protect her pet Jigglypuff from Team Rocket! Will these evildoers stoop so low as to steal Pokemon from a baby? (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in North America, Australia, Puerto Rico, and the U.K. b&w, 48pg (1 of 4) (Note Price)$3.50" Cover price $3.50.

Star Blazers (1987 Comico) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4392597025

Cover art by Doug Rice. Summary of the first two seasons of the Star Blazers cartoon series. S.O.S. Argo, script by Phil Foglio (plot, script) and Doug Rice (plot), pencils by Doug Rice, inks by Mike Chen; The Argo crew is taken hostage by a renegade fleet while on a rescue mission in deep space! 36 pgs. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.