Akiko , Volume 3 (The Menace of Alia Rellapor , Book 3) (Akiko (Sirius)) [Paperback]

Mark Crilley (Author)

Book Description

Series: Akiko (Sirius)

The final installment of the first AKIKO trilogy. Akiko, Spuckler, Mr. Beeba, P.Q. Goybi, GAx and Poog have gained entrance into Alia Rellapor's colossal mountain fortress, only to be captured by the brutish villain, Loza Throck. After they excape from the ominous "cage" in the dungeon, the actual Alia Rellapor is at last revealed. Is she really the maniacal monster our heroes suspected her to be all along--or much more? Either way, to both free the Prince and escape with their lives, Akiko and the gang must beat Loza Throck at his own game. This climactic book collects issues 14 through 18 of the monthly AKIKO series.

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About the Author

Mark Crilley was raised in Detroit and currently lives in Royal Oak, Michigan. Formerly an English teacher overseas, Mark lived in Taiwan and Japan for five years and is fluent in Chinese and Japanese. His first published work, the graphic novel "Akiko on the Planet Smoo," was nominated for an Eisner Award as well as the Russ Manning Award for 1995. The AKIKO monthly series, published by Sirius Entertainment, was nominated for four Eisners in 1996, including "Best Continuing Series" and "Best Writer/Artist (Humor)." Marks critical acclaim has continued into 1998, with four more 1997 Eisner nominations for AKIKO, including "Best Continuing Series," "Best Serialized Story," "Best Title for a Younger Audience," and "Best Cover Artist." Most recently, Mark was named one of "The 100 Most Creative People in Entertainment" by ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY in 1998, and received one more Eisner nomination in 1999.

Product Details

• Paperback: 108 pages
• Publisher: Sirius Entertainment Inc; Graphic No edition (January 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1579890237
• ISBN-13: 978-1579890230
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 6.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,743,200 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A great story - appeals to kids and adults, March 27, 2000

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James V. Gallagher IV (Hershey, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Akiko , Volume 3 (The Menace of Alia Rellapor , Book 3) (Akiko (Sirius)) (Paperback)

Akiko on the Planet Smoo is a delightful story about a young girl who reluctantly leads a ragtag team of adventurers on a dangerous quest to rescue the prince, held captive by the evil queen Alia Rellapore on the planet Smoo. The artwork is superb and engaging. The story is funny and smart. This is a great story to read aloud to your kids or to read on their own. The worst part is on reaching the last page and realizing that the adventure is over, at least until the next trade paperback is available. Fortunately for us the adventures continue.

5.0 out of 5 stars finally a great comic w/o all the gore!, November 28, 2001

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Susan L. Wilson (Austin, Tx USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Akiko , Volume 3 (The Menace of Alia Rellapor , Book 3) (Akiko (Sirius)) (Paperback)

we love this series and highly recommend it because it is adventurous and funny w/o relying on blood and guts or shock value to keep your interest. i would like to thank mark crilley for producing such a fine illustrated tale w/ interesting characters and great 'sound effects' :) keep them coming! i only wish i could find more like this.