Near Mint Vintage 1988 AKIRA MASH ROOM/MARVEL COMICS/Epic Comics Promotional Centerfold Insert - Flawless Condition
Item Description:
Up for sale is a highly collectible, investment-grade, authentic 1988 vintage promotional centerfold insert poster for Katsuhiro Otomo's cyberpunk masterpiece, AKIRA. Published by Epic Comics (a specialized creative imprint of Marvel Comics), this historic item was distributed directly inside select mainstream Marvel comic books in late 1988 to market the launch of the first-ever full-color English translation.
Official Licensing & Edge Branding:
This is a 100% genuine vintage print. The bottom-left margin explicitly features the authentic corporate copyright details confirming its late-80s origin:
- "TM & © 1989 MASH•ROOMco. Ltd. rights reserved." (MASH•ROOMco. is the official personal studio and copyright entity created by AKIRA creator Katsuhiro Otomo to manage his intellectual property).
- "Marvel is a registered trademark of Epic Comics..." highlighting the historic publishing deal struck between Otomo's studio and Marvel Comics to bring the manga to Western audiences.
Features & Specifications:
- Year of Release: 1988 / 1989
- Publishers: MASH•ROOMco. Ltd. / Marvel Comics / Epic Comics
- Approximate Dimensions: 11" x 16" (Standard vintage comic book centerfold size)
- Creative Team Credited: Katsuhiro Otomo (Creator), Jo Duffy (English Adaptation), Steve Oliff (Colorist)
- Artwork: Features the legendary black explosion dome over Neo-Tokyo with the iconic tagline: "38 Years After World War III... It Happens Again. HE LEAVES NOTHING TO REBUILD."
Condition Notes:
This promotional insert is in rare, top-tier collector condition:
- ZERO pinholes, staple punctures, or tack holes anywhere on the item.
- ZERO tape marks, sticky residue, or edge tears.
- Crisp, sharp corners and clean borders.
- Features the original clean factory fold line down the center exactly as it was bundled inside the comic books from the publisher.
Shipping & Handling:
Packed with the utmost professional care. The insert will be securely shipped flat inside its original factory fold, sandwiched tightly between thick protective layers of heavy cardboard to ensure zero bending or shifting during transit. Includes tracking and shipping insurance. Sold as-is.
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