Akira, Vol. 1

Alternate reality Tokyo, devastated by an unknown blast, sets the stage for a gripping tale of friendship and supernatural abilities. When Tetsuo's awakening powers make him the target of a mysterious agency guarding against a catastrophic event known only as "Akira," Tetsuo and his friend Kaneda become embroiled in a battle for survival. Experience Katsuhiro Otomo's acclaimed sci-fi masterpiece, widely considered the pinnacle of graphic fiction, in this new edition with a foreword from the author and a postscript from the publisher of Dark Horse.