Akiko TPB (1997) # 5 1st Print (8.0-VF) Bornstone's Elixer

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Bornstone's Elixir!" Collects Akiko (1996-2004) #26-31. Story and art by Mark Crilley. This fifth collection of Mark Crilley's multiple Eisner Award-nominated series contains the complete "Bornstone Elixir" story. Mr. Beeba's mentor, Professor Lunderdorf, lies on his deathbed in the upside-down city of Gollarondo. To save him, Beeba and the gang bring Akiko back to the planet Smoo to help seek out the mythic cure-all known as Bornstone's Elixir. This expedition serves as the backdrop for the burgeoning relationship between Akiko and the Prince of Smoo, whose eagerness to develop a real connection between them is hindered by the appearance of Kell. This dashing swashbuckler offers to help them find the elixir, but can he be trusted? The Prince doesn't think so, but then maybe he's just jealous. Softcover, 112 pages, B&W.