Looks like pre-orders are up on Amazon for the new hardcover manga set for Akira's anniversary: http://amzn.to/2lf3iyZ
From the description, it's also going to include the Akira Club artbook as well as a patch with the iconic "Pill" design from Kaneda's jacket.
Not a bad price for a fancy set of the entire series! Set to come out this October.
Akira 35th Anniversary Manga Box Set
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Hmm.. I still have the 36 issue color series done by the EPIC division of Marvel Comics back in the day. Any reason to get a new copy?
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From what I hear, other than it being a beautiful hardcover set with the artbook & patch, it will also be unflipped with Japanese sound effects left intact.runesaint wrote:Hmm.. I still have the 36 issue color series done by the EPIC division of Marvel Comics back in the day. Any reason to get a new copy?
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I only read it through the Dark Horse version; I forgot that it was flipped!
The Epic Comics colored version issues are true collector's items. Not just because of the novelty, but also because the color was so well done too.
The Epic Comics colored version issues are true collector's items. Not just because of the novelty, but also because the color was so well done too.
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Yeah the colored comics were definitely amazing, esp for their time. The coloring was better than even some comics you see today!
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Finally got a look at the box art for this set!
Also, Amazon's pre-order price is currently $65 off, which is pretty nice: http://amzn.to/2n4pU6W
Also, Amazon's pre-order price is currently $65 off, which is pretty nice: http://amzn.to/2n4pU6W
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wow I want even with the deep discount its a lot of money not for what your getting but its a big purchase!
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Saw this monster in a store. WOW is it expensive. And big. I don't think I can buy this with my budget but it LOOKS nice at least.
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I've seen it dip down to $89 on Amazon a few times, so if you keep an eye on it, it might go down! I'm hoping once I get some Amazon gift cards I can wait for the price to dip again and hopefully snag it.
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Well I saw the price had dipped down to $115 & I had some xmas gift cards saved up so I pulled the trigger & ordered one. I'll try to take some pics once it arrives!
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