Reddit reviews Akira, Vol. 1
We found 16 Reddit comments about Akira, Vol. 1. Here are the top ones, ranked by their Reddit score.
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Reddit reviews Akira, Vol. 1We found 16 Reddit comments about Akira, Vol. 1. Here are the top ones, ranked by their Reddit score.
Isn't as bad as it sounds!
Currently reading Akira and Chapo while waiting for On Disobedience and a book of Cicero's writings to arrive.
For me it was the book series Akira. I loved the future scifi story focused on a Japanese motorcycle gang (among other things). It has probably one of the most iconic fictional motorcycles ever (next to maybe the Tron Light Cycle).
It's been reprinted a lot, but collected into bigger editions.
If you are curious about prices, here you go. If you don't have or make an account, Near Mint is about $40 ungraded. I have no clue what condition this one is in though.
Maybe check out some of Humanoids offerings - everything they carry is quality, just need to find something you think your dad would be interested in.
It also depends on what variation of sci-fi.
Others:
Saga
Akira
Nausicaa
Or basically anything on this list.
Well, perhaps, if you wanted to clear it up, you could read these
http://www.amazon.ca/Akira-1-Katsuhiro-Otomo/dp/1935429000/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1278160724&sr=8-1
I've watched that movie all throughout my childhood but the manga has completely supplanted it in my memories.
Next up for you?:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stand_Alone_Complex
Amazon.
The movie contains all three tracks, the original dub, the new dub, and japanese.
And here's the first manga. Happy reading!
These are the ones you are after.
Akira Volume 1 (Akira (del Rey)) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1935429000/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_HXXGAbPBRZ8QV
Not second hand but just these editions.
Akira, Vol. 1 https://www.amazon.com/dp/1935429000/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ViXnDbPJ2MPAK
I've just kept an eye on Amazon's prices, got 1 and 2 for $10 each a few months ago on random sale. The hardcovers from the box aren't sold individually, and the old HC never really go on sale that I know of, but I also haven't kept a close eye on those.
Ok the Akira are these versions Volume 1 and Volume 2. Could I get a link to amazon or pics of your set?
read Akira
Yes,it is complete, its original serialized run ran from 1982 to 1990. It was written and drawn by Katsuhiro Otomo, a one man army who would go on to also direct the film in 1988. The whole series is now collected into 6 massive volumes. You can find Vol 1. Here:
https://www.amazon.com/Akira-Vol-1-Katsuhiro-Otomo/dp/1935429000
http://www.amazon.com/Akira-Volume-1-Katsuhiro-Otomo/dp/1935429000/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1331533699&sr=8-2
$16, not bad at all. There's a lot of reading in there
I am going to actually say you should not read Watchmen, which is usually high on people's list until you read more superhero stuff. the characters in that are superheroes cast in gritty realism.
Art / Graphic Novels
Maus -- very popular, very discussed, very good
Sandman -- Once you get over how 80's gothic this is, it is a superb story...for all 10 volumes.
TransMetropolitan -- Cyberpunk Hunter S Thompson
Fables -- Hands down one of the best series in terms of scope and planning.
Manga
Akira -- This will take you week to finish the whole series.
Pluto -- Though an actual knowledge of Astroboy would be wonderful for this, this manga is so good i was shocked at how sobering a manga could be.
Superhero
Batman -- I am going to break rank and say that Frank Miller's Batman miniseries The Dark Knight Returns isn't the best place to start atleast for Batman. It is a good read along with the Knightfall trilogy) but it is dense and famous becasue of when it was released. I am recommending Scott Snyder's new 52 Batman story arc Court of the Owls which is a two part arc edning with City of the Owls. This will also set you into current Batman. there are things that have happened before, the fight is against a new villian rather than an old one with tons of backstory. It is also drawn with style and grace and the whole thing is entertaining.
Green Lantern -- Rebirth -- This is completely one sided because I love Green Lantern and space shit. This is the beginning of the Geoff Johns run which will spill out into a huge decade long narrative culminating at The Blackest Night.
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As for other superheroes here are reading lists for DC and Marvel. It is really up to you what you find interesting. If you are into X-men, this podcast is really fun to get caught up with everything that has happened since the 70's. It is also hosted by a very knowledgeable husband and wife team.
The bigger the better - and the story matters!!!
I own a "couple" mangas and (for me) the Akira series is most definitely the best to read. It has the size of a telephone book (probably the same size as his Nausicaa volume) and gives the feeling you are reading something special ;)
If you search for "Akira otomo" you'll get it. Here's the link to volume 1: https://www.amazon.in/dp/1935429000/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_x7QjDbHFES764
There are 6 volumes in total. Some other action/mystery series I recommend:
Monster by Naoki Urasawa
20th Century Boys by Naoki Urasawa
Death Note by Takeshi Obata
Uzumaki by Junji Ito
Doubt by Tonogai Yoshiki
Erased by Kei Sanbe
Parasyte by Hiroshi Iwaaki
Blade of the Immortal by Hiroaki Samura
I recommend starting with Uzumaki since it's just I volume. It has mystery, action and horror too.