Akira / Katsuhiro Otomo ; [translation and English-language adaptation, Yoko Umezawa, Linda M. York, Jo Duffy].

Author:: Ōtomo, Katsuhiro, 1954-
Uniform Title:: Akira. English
Published:: New York : Kodansha Comics, ©2009-2011.
Edition:: 1st ed. (vol. 2-6).
Physical Description:: 6 volumes : chiefly illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm
Additional Creators:: Umezawa, Yoko, York, Linda M., and Duffy, Jo.

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Language Note:

Translated from Japanese.

Contents:

Pt. 1. Tetsuo -- pt. 2. Akira -- pt. 3. Akira II -- pt. 4. Kei -- pt. 5. Kei II -- pt. 6. Kaneda.

Summary:

In Neo-Tokyo, built on the former site of Tokyo after World War III, two teenagers are targeted by agencies after they develop paranormal abilities.

Subject(s):

Teenagers—Japan—Tokyo—Comic books, strips, etc
Tokyo (Japan)—Comic books, strips, etc
Psychic ability—Japan—Comic books, strips, etc
Graphic novels—Japan
Teenagers
Japan—Tokyo

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ISBN:

9781935429005 (bk. 1 ; pbk.)
1935429000 (bk. 1 ; pbk.)
9781935429029 (bk. 2 ; pbk.)
1935429027 (bk. 2 ; pbk.)
9781935429043 (bk. 3 ; pbk.)
1935429043 (bk. 3 ; pbk.)
9781935429067 (bk. 4 ; pbk.)
193542906X (bk. 4 ; pbk.)
9781935429074 (bk. 5 ; pbk.)
1935429078 (bk. 5 ; pbk.)
9781935429081 (bk. 6 ; pbk.)
1935429086 (bk. 6 ; pbk.)

Note:

"Originally published in Japan in 1984 Kodansha Ltd., Tokyo"--Vol. 1, t.p. verso.

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