Akiko (1996) comic books

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Stories, Art and Painted Cover by Mark Crilley. All new! Come with Sirius as Mark Crilley returns to the planet Smoo with Akiko and her friends! Don't miss any of the fun as Akiko, Spuckler, Gax, Mr. Beeba, Poog and the Prince reunite for another dangerous trek across the mysterious planet Smoo. Accosted by space pirates, our heroes are on a mission that will determine the fate of the entire planet! Featuring: "Back to Smoo (Chapter 1)" and "The Gilo Hunt"! 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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Captives of the Sky Pirates (Chapter 2) - Story, Art and Painted Cover by Mark Crilley. The prince of Smoo has been kidnapped by the evil Alia Rellapor so Akiko and her companions must set off across the foreboding Moonguzzit Sea to get him back. Unfortunately, they fly directly into a band of unsavory Sky Pirates who take them captive! Spuckler and Gax are thrown into the arena for the pirates' amusement. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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Mistaken Identity (Chapter 3) - Story, Art and Painted Cover by Mark Crilley. The exciting conclusion to the saga of the Sky Pirates! Spuckler has been sent to the arena to fight a horrible monster and Akiko must save him by assuming the identity of the mysterious Alia Rellapor. Although pleased that she saved the day, Akiko is more than a little disconcerted by the fear that even a band of cutthroat pirates have for the evil queen they are seeking. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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Slumberland (Chapter 4) - Story, Art and Painted Cover by Mark Crilley. Having escaped from the Sky Pirates, Akiko and her friends bring that figurative saying "Out of the frying pan and into the fire" to life by getting swallowed by a huge watersnake! The tension mounts as they explore the depths of the creature's innards, searching desperately for a way out of the bizarre labyrinth. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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Inside Out (Chapter 5) - Story, Art and Painted Cover by Mark Crilley. Dragging themselves from the raging waters of the Moonguzzit Sea onto a fantastic tropical island, Akiko and her friends discover an exotic fruit that induces temporary weightlessness. As they all float around, Mr. Beeba drifts into the treetops much to the others' amusement. But that amusement turns to horror when something grabs the inexperienced bookworm and disappears into the foliage! 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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Stories, Art and Painted Cover by Mark Crilley. In order to rescue the bookish Mr. Beeba from the mysterious creature in the treetops, Spuckler gulps down a handful of the flight-inducing fruit on the island and drifts into the trees. Meanwhile, an army of miniature creatures six inches high take Akiko, Gax and Poog prisoner, leading them into a tiny city with a most impressive miniature palace! Featuring: "Castaways (Chapter 6)" and the 2-page "Everyone's a Critic"! 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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Stories, Art and Painted Cover by Mark Crilley. Akiko befriends Queen Pwip, who confides in our heroine that she knows the location of Alia Rellapor's castle. So when Beeba and Spuckler complete their job of whitewashing Queen Pwip's castle walls, the group begins its journey by scaling the Great Wall of Trudd. Don't miss..."Looking for Trudd (Chapter 8)"! Plus: "A Traveller's Guide to Smoo"! 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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A Reunion of Sorts (Chapter 9) - Story, Art and Painted Cover by Mark Crilley. Akiko and her friends scale the perilous Great Wall of Trudd, upon which Spuckler and Mr. Beeba nearly lose their lives! By the time they reach the peak of the enormous wall, night falls and the friends are treated to a spectacular view of the island in twilight. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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Stories, Art and Painted Cover by Mark Crilley. Akiko and her friends descend the Great Wall of Trudd, only to find themselves on a bridge that seems to go on forever! As Mr. Beeba gripes about his bad knee during the hike, Akiko spots an automobile. Despite her protests of being underage, the rest of the crew insists she drive, which results in a particularly hair-raising episode! Don't miss..."Up and Over (Chapter 10)"! Plus: 2-page story "Movie Mayhem"! 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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Stories, Art and Painted Cover by Mark Crilley. Speeding along the bridge, Akiko and her friends are surprised to find an abandoned rest area, complete with a roadside restaurant and an old cook who's delighted to have his first customers in years. He jabbers away, relishing the chance to talk, and feeds the crew their first real meal in days. They pack the car full of tasty snacks and continue on their journey. Don't miss..."Behind the Wheel (Chapter 11)"! Plus: 3-page story "Return to Sender"! 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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Stories, Art and Painted Cover by Mark Crilley. Akiko and her friends find themselves on the outskirts of the planet Smoo's arctic circle. They abandon their vehicle to continue on foot through the waist-deep snow, only to realize they're being followed by a pack of lizard-wolves! Trying to outrun them, the group only succeeds in getting surrounded by the hungry-looking beasts! Don't miss..."Surrounded (Chapter 12)"! Plus: Beeba narrates a summary of the first 12 issues in "The Story So Far"! 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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Stories, Art and Painted Cover by Mark Crilley. Cornered by the famished lizard-wolves, Akiko and company manage to escape with some help from the most unexpected guest star, as P.Q. Goybi returns to the adventure! Goybi is "vacationing" in the solitude of Smoo's snowy North. Grumpy as always, he cannot hide his pleasure at seeing them all again. Does P.Q. Goybi hold the key Akiko needs to find Alia Rellapor's castle? Don't miss..."A Narrow Escape (Chapter 13)"! Plus: 3-page story "The Experiment"! 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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Stories, Art and Painted Cover by Mark Crilley. P.Q. Goybi leads Akiko and her friends across Smoo's frozen North to the entrance of a secret tunnel. If all goes well, it should lead them to the domain of Alia Rellapor. However, the door is locked and even Gax's numerous gadgets are no help in gaining entrance. Finally, Akiko uses a little "crazy earth logic" to get them inside, where mysterious noises echo in the darkness down the tunnel! Don't miss..."Negotiations (Chapter 14)"! Plus: Beeba tells a story to the others (who continually interrupt) in "Abnug and the Gope Fish"! 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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Stories, Art and Painted Cover by Mark Crilley. After a frightening battle with Loza Throck, Poog is left completely powerless as Akiko and the gang make their way to Alia Rellapor's castle! After slipping past the robotic creatures that guard the palace, they search the chambers of the mammoth structure for any sign of the Prince. Suddenly, in a surprising twist of fate, they come face to face with Alia Rellapor herself! Is she really the horrible monster everyone's made her out to be, or something even more imposing? Don't miss..."Crisis Point (Chapter 16)"! Plus: Beeba offers suggestions to improve the series in "The Shape of Things to Come"! And: "Welcome to Smudko's," a menu facsimile from Smudko's, the intergalactic fast food chain from issue #11. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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Stories, Art and Painted Cover by Mark Crilley. In the dramatic confrontation between our heroes, evil minion Loza Throck and the mysterious Queen Rellapor, will Akiko triumph with the help of the magical words taught to her by Poog? And will she get to the Prince of Smoo in time? Don't miss..."Showdown (Chapter 17)"! Plus: "Thirty-Six Ways to Draw Spuckler"! 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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Stories, Art and Painted Cover by Mark Crilley. The first issue in an all-new adventure! If you've heard about this multiple Eisner Award nominated fan-favorite, but haven't checked it out yet, now's the perfect time to see what all the excitement is about! With this issue, creator Mark Crilley begins a succession of 2 to 3-issue story arcs which will explore the quirks of some of the popular supporting characters of this delightful series. Featuring: "The Story Tree (Part 1)"! Plus: "A Very Silly Guide to Extraterrestrial Flora & Fauna"! And: 1-page "University of Malbadoo," a view of Mr. Beeba's alma mater with motto and coat-of-arms. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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Stories, Art and Painted Cover by Mark Crilley. Travelling from planet to planet in a beat-up spaceship, Spuckler plays Robin Hood by stealing from the warlords on the planet Brunk. Things go horribly wrong, however, which lands ol' Spuck in solitary confinement deep within the heart of a prison on one of Brunk's moons. There for only a few minutes, Spuckler realizes that his confinement is not quite as solitary as he thought! It's Spuckler "On the Road (Part 1)"! Plus: 3-page story "A 'Kiko Xmas"! And: a pin-up by Scott Roberts. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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Painted Covers by Mark Crilley. Stories by Mark Crilley and Mark Oakley. Art by Mark Crilley and Mark Oakley. Gax tells the story of his stay aboard the space station Fognon-6. One of many robots toiling night and day under the merciless taskmaster robot Yark, Gax finds himself in the unenviable position of leading the robots in a rebellion for freedom. The ensuing battle results in Yark being mortally wounded, but not before he reveals to them that the entire space station is scheduled to be "downsized," i.e. imploded into scrap steel. The robots have just 24 hours to find a way off the remote space station in Part 1 of this tale...or else they too will be destroyed! Plus: Information about the robot characters in the main story in "The Crew: An Introduction"; "Some Things Are Better Left Unread"; Poog pin-up "The Road to Poogville"; and the 1-page story "Akiko and Kings" by Mark Oakley. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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Painted Cover by Mark Crilley. Stories by Mark Crilley and Jason Asala. Art by Mark Crilley and Jason Asala. Celebrating 25 issues of Akiko! A done-in-one, self-contained issue containing a variety of short stories and vignettes, including the first-ever solo Poog story! Encompassing a wide range of storytelling styles, this issue is a perfect exploration of the unique characters and artwork that have made this series a fan-favorite! Featuring: "Akiko's Guide to Earth For People Who've Never Been There"; "How to Draw Poog"; an untitled story told entirely in Poog's language; "Once upon a very long time ago..."; "A Nice, Long Walk"; "Doctor's Orders"; and "Poetry Time" by Jason Asala! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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Stories, Art and Painted Cover by Mark Crilley. Akiko's search party happens upon Kell, a friendly young man who offers to help them on their quest. He leads the way to Shimmerance, and entertains Akiko with tales of his adventures in far-off lands. His generosity and sense of humor make quite an impression on Akiko, causing the Prince of Smoo to become terribly jealous! Meanwhile, Spuckler, Gax and Beeba finally spot a Yoodoo bird in its nest, only to realize that they must attempt to steal the bird out from under its ferocious mother's watchful eye! Don't miss..."A Fork In the Road (Bornstone's Elixir Chapter 3)"! Plus: 4-page story "small world"! 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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Painted Cover by Mark Crilley. Stories by Mark Crilley and Scott Roberts. Art by Mark Crilley and Scott Roberts. In their efforts to save the life of Mr. Beeba's ailing mentor, Akiko and the prince of Smoo finally succeed in their assignment. But all is not well for the prince, who feels his relationship with Akiko diminish every time Kell opens his mouth. Meanwhile, Spuckler, Mr. Beeba and Gax succeed -- with comic results -- in capturing the rare Yoodoo bird, and return to the rendezvous point with their prize! Don't miss..."Jealousy and Admiration (Bornstone's Elixir Chapter 4)"! Plus: "Akiko in the Forbidden Foothills of Gozmaturk (part 1)"! And: a 2-page tale by Scott Roberts! 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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Stories, Art and Painted Cover by Mark Crilley. The thrilling conclusion of "Bornstone's Elixir" happens here! Akiko and the gang have procured the elixir, but the danger hasn't passed. On the other side of Smoo, Mr. Beeba's ailing mentor, Professor Lunderdorf, lies moments away from death. Furthermore, it is entirely possible that -- thanks to the charismatic Kell -- Akiko's flame for Prince Froptoppit has burned out altogether. Could this be the issue that completely shakes up the Akiko universe as you know it? Expect a few surprises in..."A Better Understanding (Bornstone's Elixir Chapter 6)"! Plus: the 2-page "Twenty Four Ways to Draw Poog"! 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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Stories, Art and Painted Cover by Mark Crilley. Akiko on the Planet Earth?! A new 3-issue story arc begins here, as Akiko starts its bi-monthly schedule! Akiko's good friends from Smoo come to Earth with plans to take Akiko on vacation to a nearby galaxy. As they try to pull away from Earth's gravity, however, Spuckler's typically unreliable spaceship malfunctions and the gang crash lands in rural Japan! Spuckler repairs the ship to a certain degree, but all their fuel was lost during re-entry. Hundreds of light years away from the nearest interstellar pit stop, Akiko and her friends decide to hike to the nearest house in search of some gas. The only problem is, Akiko's friends don't exactly "blend in" with Earth's natural surroundings! Don't miss..."Stranded in Komura Part One"! Plus: 1-pagers "Wrong Numbers" and "The Big Picture"! And: a pin-up by Rich Koslowski! 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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First $2.95 cover priced issue. Stories, Art and Wraparound Cover by Mark Crilley. Spuckler receives strange news, while Bip and Bop arrive on Earth to take Akiko back to Smoo in "The Battle of Boach's Keep: Part One"! Plus: Akiko's uncle tells her about the origin of Japanese fans in "Uncle Koji's Place"! 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Stories, Art and Wraparound Cover by Mark Crilley. Spuckler finds out the truth behind Gothtek's plans and decides to fight back! Meanwhile, Akiko, Beeba and Poog find out what's happening and start off to Spuckler's aid in "The Battle of Boach's Keep: Part Three"! Plus: An unseen narrator tries to tell a sort of fairy tale with an argumentative subject in "The Tale of Kiko-Wiko"! 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

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Stories, Art and Covers by Mark Crilley. Spuckler and Gax continue the fight against Gothtek! And Beeba and Poog manage to beat Akiko in coming to Spuckler's aid in "The Battle of Boach's Keep: Part Four"! Plus: Spuckler tries to catch a lizard for dinner in the wordless story "Dinner on the Run"! Also: Beeba "reviews" Mark Crilley's children's book AKIKO AND THE GREAT WALL OF TRUDD in the 1-pager "The Critical Critic Returns"! 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.