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Akira Vol 1, page 242 [Issue 5, page 6] (Color Guide) by Katsuhiro Otomo and Steve Oliff

Artists: Katsuhiro Otomo (Penciller) , Steve Oliff (Colorist)

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Akira Vol 1, page 242 [Issue 5, page 6] (Color Guide) by Katsuhiro Otomo and Steve Oliff Comic Art

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Title:	Akira Vol 1, page 242 [Issue 5, page 6] (Color Guide) by Katsuhiro Otomo and Steve Oliff
Artist:	Katsuhiro Otomo (Penciller)
Artist:	Steve Oliff (Colorist)
Media Type:	Mixed Media
Art Type:	Color Guide
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	545
Likes on CAF:	3 4
Comments:	1
Added to Site:	7/15/2022
Comic Art Archive:	Akira Issue: 5 Page: 6 View

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I don't believe hyperbole to refer to the Akira manga as an epic. Much like Tetsuo on his thrown, it remains firmly on its own and is both a reference for the upper echelon's of what can be done in the medium and almost an unattainable goal of anything after reaching parity.

it's special to own a little piece of its history, Steve Ollif took on the daunting task of coloring this mammoth for its first English release (Through Marvel's Epic imprint) I think it went pretty well!

Ollif colors over high quality reproductions of Otomo pencils.

Thanks to Felix for handling these releases!

A good video featuring Steve going over some of the history and his process:

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	Samuel M. Rojas ( 3 )
Joined:	October 2011
Last Login:	August 2025
Country:	UNITED STATES
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Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 7/15/2022

Oliff had to add nuance in the edifices and the streets that fit into the world Otomo created. It remains as a seminal work and this colorization was vital to bring the story to the US audience.

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