Dragon Ball, Vol. 1 (VIZBIG Edition)

Author: Akira Toriyama
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
ISBN: 9781421520599
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 560

Book Description
A seminal series from a legendary creator. Dragon Ball, a wry update on the Chinese "Monkey King" myth, introduces us to Son Go Son Goku, a young monkey-tailed boy whose quiet life is turned upside-down when he meets Bulma, a girl determined to collect the seven "Dragon Balls." If she gathers them all, an incredibly powerful dragon will appear and grant her one wish. But the precious orbs are scattered all over the world, and to get them she needs the help of a certain super-strong boy. The VIZBIG edition of Dragon Ball contains volumes 1-3, bonus color content and updated text. Before there was Dragon Ball Z, there was Akira Toriyama's action epic Dragon Ball, starring the younger version of Son Goku and all the other Dragon Ball Z heroes! Meet a naive young monkey-tailed boy named Goku, whose quiet life changes when he meets Bulma, a girl who is on a quest to collect seven "Dragon Balls." If she gathers them all, an incredibly powerful dragon will appear and grant her one wish. But the precious orbs are scattered all over the world, and Bulma needs Goku's help (and his super-strength)! With a magic staff for a weapon and a flying cloud for a ride, Goku sets out on the adventure of a lifetime...

Dragon Ball Super, Vol. 3

Author: Akira Toriyama
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
ISBN: 1974704696
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 209

Book Description
With the Universe 6 and 7 Invitational Fighting Tournament over, Goku and his friends return to their normal lives. That is, until Future Trunks suddenly appears to warn everyone of a new threat—Goku Black, a mysterious warrior who looks like Goku, but isn’t him! He’s a monster who has wiped out most of Earth and all of the Gods of Destruction and Lords of Lords from all twelve universes. Who is this mysterious man, and will Goku and his friends be able to stop him?! -- VIZ Media

Dragon Ball (3-in-1 Edition), Vol. 13

Author: Akira Toriyama
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
ISBN: 9781421582115
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Akira Toriyama's groundbreaking, iconic, best-selling series now in an omnibus edition! Dragon Ball introduces a young monkey-tailed boy named Goku (a wry update of the classic Chinese ""Monkey King"" legend), whose quiet life changes when he meets a girl named Bulma who is on a quest to collect seven ""Dragon Balls."" If she gathers them all, an incredibly powerful dragon will appear and grant her one wish. But the precious orbs are scattered all over the world, and Bulma could use the help of a certain super-strong boy... Kaiô-shin—the Lord of Lords, the mightiest deity in the universe—has summoned Son Goku and his friends to try and avert doom for the entire universe. A djinn created eons ago by the wicked warlock Bibiddi is about to be resurrected by Bibiddi’s son, Bobiddi. The djinn possesses unfathomable power and is virtually indestructible once unleashed. Even his name strikes fear in the hearts of all humans: Boo!

Dragon Ball Z, Vol. 1

Author: Akira Toriyama
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
ISBN: 1421544849
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 150

Book Description
Son Goku is the greatest hero on Earth. Five years after defeating the demon king Piccolo, he's grown up and had a family--he's married, and he has a child, Son Gohan. But what is the real reason for Goku's incredible strength? A visitor from outer space arrives bearing terrible news--Goku is an alien, and the visitor, Raditz, is Goku's brother! When Raditz turns out to be a ruthless killer, Goku must fight his incredibly strong brother to save his family and the entire human race. A surprising alliance may be Earth's last hope: Goku will team up with his old enemy Piccolo...archenemies united to save the world! -- VIZ Media

Dragon Ball Z

Author: Akira Toriyama
Publisher: Viz Media
ISBN: 9781569315323
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 196

Book Description
After training in the afterlife with the great martial arts teacher Kaio-sama, Goku returns to Earth to face the ruthless Vegeta, commander of the alien Saiyans.

Dragon Ball (3-in-1 Edition), Vol. 1

Author: Akira Toriyama
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
ISBN: 9781421555645
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Akira Toriyama's groundbreaking, iconic, best-selling series now in an omnibus edition! Dragon Ball introduces a young monkey-tailed boy named Goku (a wry update of the classic Chinese "Monkey King" legend), whose quiet life changes when he meets a girl named Bulma who is on a quest to collect seven "Dragon Balls." If she gathers them all, an incredibly powerful dragon will appear and grant her one wish. But the precious orbs are scattered all over the world, and Bulma could use the help of a certain super-strong boy... Legend has it that if all seven of the precious orbs called “Dragon Balls” are gathered together, an incredibly powerful dragon god will appear to grant one wish. Unfortunately, the orbs are scattered across the world, making them extremely difficult to collect. Enter 16-year-old Bulma, a scientific genius who has constructed a radar to detect the exact locations of the Dragon Balls. She’s on a mission to find all seven orbs, but first she must convince young Son Goku to join her on her quest. With a monkey tail, superhuman strength and a magic staff for a weapon, Son Goku is ready to set out on the adventure of a lifetime…

Dragon Ball: Chapter Book, Vol. 1

Author: Akira Toriyama
Publisher: VIZ Media - Children's
ISBN: 9781421529455
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Based on the much-beloved Dragon Ball manga, this series will introduce a whole new audience to the fantastic adventures of Goku and his friends. For the first time ever, young Goku is exploring the world beyond his quiet forest home, training all the while to be as strong as he can be. From flying clouds to wish-granting dragons, Goku's new life is filled with more wonder and adventure than he ever could have imagined! The Adventure Begins! Deep in a forest untouched by civilization, Goku lives a simple life. He trains hard every day, just like his grandpa taught him, never giving a thought to the wide world beyond his home. But when a stranger arrives with curious machines and tales of a wish-granting dragon, Goku's simple life is turned upside down. Now, for the first time, he's venturing outside his forest, on a quest for the seven mythical Dragon Balls. Is the world ready for Goku? And more importantly, will there be enough to eat?

Dragon Ball Z, Vol. 3

Author: Akira Toriyama
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
ISBN: 1421544954
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 190

Book Description
While Goku races towards Earth along the million-kilometer Serpent Road, the world's mightiest martial artists make their last stand against alien invaders determined to wipe out the human race! Piccolo. Gohan, Kuririn, Tenshinhan and Chaozu struggle five-to-one against Nappa, only to find their opponents' power is greater than they ever dreamed. Their last chance is Goku...but can he get there in time? And is even he, and the miraculous Kaiô-ken, a match for Nappa's commander Vegeta? -- VIZ Media

Dragon Ball, Vol. 3

Author: Akira Toriyama
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
ISBN: 1421545772
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 190

Book Description
With the Dragon Balls gone and Bulma's summer vacation over, Goku goes to the remote house of the Turtle Hermit, Kame-Sen'nin, to be trained in the martial arts. There, the girl-ogling old master promises to teach Goku everything he knows...and prepare him for the Tenka'ichi Budôkai, the great tournament to determine the Strongest Fighter in the World! But Goku's fellow student, the Shaolin monk Kuririn, isn't above cheating to be the best. Can the two of them get along as they undergo the strangest martial arts training ever? -- VIZ Media

1000 Facts about Animated Shows Vol. 3

Author: James Egan
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1326676717
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 162

Book Description
In Adventure Time, Jake's insides are cursed to smell like vanilla. Michelangelo from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles had his name misspelt for 20 years. Jim Davis created Garfield to see if he could make a character successful even though it isn't funny. The Simpsons characters, Itchy & Scratchy nearly had a spin-off. Zoidberg from Futurama has a pet slinky. Scrooge McDuck from Ducktales is immortal. SpongeBob SquarePants has won two BAFTAs. Queen Elizabeth II said her favourite scary movie is How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Dr. Krieger from Archer is a clone of Hitler. The word "radiation" couldn't be used in the cartoon, Spider-Man. Scooby Doo's real name is Scoobert. Mickey Mouse gas masks were created for children during World War II. Originally, Popeye the Sailor said spinach is full of Vitamin A, not iron. One of the villains in The Powerpuff Girls is a parody of Yoko Ono. Dragon Ball Z villain, Frieza, is based on a real-estate speculator. The creators of South Park hate Family Guy.