Product Description

From master storyteller Katsuhiro Otomo, Japan's foremost manga maestro, comes the fourth epic instalment of the sweeping work that introduced the West to the stylised and dynamic artform that is manga - Akira! Set off by the bullet of a would-be assassin, Neo-Tokyo has been leveled by Akira's godlike psychic fury. Now cut off from the rest of world, the Great Tokyo Empire rises, with Akira its king, Tetsuo its mad prime minister, and a growing army of fanatic acolytes. Forces on the outside still search for a way to stop Akira, and the answer may lie in the hands of the mysterious Lady Miyako, a powerful member of Akira's psychic brotherhood. But the solution to harnessing Akira may ultimately be more dangerous than Akira himself!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #91518 in Books
• Published on: 2001-10-26
• Original language: Japanese
• Binding: Paperback
• 400 pages

Neil Gaiman
"Akira redefines the look and feel of the future"

The Onion
"[These books are] an invaluable gift to newer fans who appreciate the speed and clarity of the movie's images, but still haven't had a chance to plumb the depths of humanity and complexity hidden in the original work."

About the Author
Katsuhiro Otomo is one of the most respected and influential Japanese storytellers in the history of modern comics, and - apart from Akira - his work includes Domu and The Legend of Mother Sarah.

Customer Reviews

A must for all comic and Akria fans!
All I can say is it's a really shame that they never made the movie! All five of the comics are most likey the best comics around! Allowing you easly enter a world of gods and guns! However has a strong belive-able story line! So go get it today! Although it may seem a lot of money to pay for one comic! However trust me it is well worth your expence! Adam MrMcNasty85@aol.com