Akira
Marvel · 1990–1992 · 8 issues
About the series
Katsuhiro Otomo's landmark cyberpunk epic arrived in America through Marvel's Epic Comics imprint in a celebrated eight-issue run from 1990 to 1992. This direct adaptation of Otomo's original manga presents a post-apocalyptic Neo-Tokyo, where a biker gang leader's latent psychic powers collide with a government conspiracy and a terrifying, world-altering force. The series is a cornerstone of the manga boom in the West, showcasing Otomo's breathtakingly detailed art and relentless, cinematic storytelling that redefined what comics could achieve.
