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An Introduction to Osamu Tezuka's Astro Boy
Astro Boy began as a supporting character called Mighty Atom. Since his 1951 debut, he has appeared in a hit manga, an iconic anime TV show, and now a CGI feature film.
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The Conclusion of Akira, Volumes 5 & 6
Akira's final volumes depict the decisive battles for Neo-Tokyo, as the Akira manga anticipated the rise of graphic novels, Cyberpunk, and Japanese-American design.
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A Guide to Akira, Volumes 3 & 4
The middle third of the Akira manga straddles the destruction of Neo-Tokyo. Katsuhiro Otomo's characters deviate from the Akira anime, though some motifs remain.
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An Introduction to Akira, Volumes 1 & 2
Katsuhiro Otomo's love of manga and cinema came together in the 1980s. The early volumes of his Akira manga are closely linked with his later anime adaptation.
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Icaro by Moebius and Jiro Taniguchi – Review
2005's Icaro is a collaboration between comics masters from East and West. The manga's pedigree helps outweigh odd subplots, poor translation, and low availability.
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Nintendo Power's Mario, Zelda, and Metroid Manga
Nintendo Power magazine regularly published comics promoting new Super NES games. Manga artists depicted Mario, Zelda, and Metroid characters for Western readers.
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