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. 6

Author: Akira Toriyama
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
ISBN: 1974713741
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 193

Book Description
The Lords of Everything are about to host the Tournament of Power! The Zen Exhibition Match between the Gods of Destruction comes to an end, and the rules for the main event are set. The penalty for the losing universes? Complete destruction. Which means Goku and friends had better pick Universe 7's ten mightiest warriors and win—no gods allowed! -- VIZ Media

Dragon Ball Z, Vol. 6

Author: Akira Toriyama
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
ISBN: 1421545098
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 190

Book Description
On the green skies and blue plains of Planet Namek, a war rages between two equally evil forces: Emperor Freeza, who wants to use Namek's Dragon Balls to become immortal, and Vegeta, last prince of the Saiyans, who has betrayed his former master in search of the same prize. Trapped between these two mighty enemies are the peaceful Namekians and Earth's heroes Kuririn, Gohan and Bulma! As Freeza's henchmen Dodoria and Zarbon trade blows with the ever-stronger Vegeta, the Earthlings put their own lives at risk to protect the Namekians until Son Goku's spaceship arrives. But can even Goku's new training regimen--under 20 times Earth's gravity--prepare him for what awaits on this alien world? -- VIZ Media

Dragon Ball Culture Volume 6

Author: Derek Padula
Publisher: Derek Padula
ISBN: 1943149070
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 320

Book Description
Goku meets god! In Dragon Ball Culture Volume 6, we’ll reunite with Goku as he ascends to heaven, trains with Kami for 3 years, and battles the reincarnated Demon King Pikkoro! When Goku reaches heaven he is greeted by the always-controversial Mister Popo. But who is Mister Popo, and why does he look so strange? His ancient cultural origin will finally be revealed! From there we’ll explore Kami’s roots in Japanese Shinto and Chinese Buddhism. You’ll discover how Kami and Pikkoro are related on a spiritual level, how reincarnation works within the Dragon World, and what it means for the new demon king to be the ‘son of the father who was cast down from heaven.’ Afterward, we’ll enter the 23rd Tenkaichi Budokai! But will Goku’s friends recognize him, and will he be strong enough to persevere?! Who is this green-skinned man who calls himself “Ma Junia,” and why is he such a grave threat to Goku and the world?! Discover the amazing truth behind these new characters, with surprising mystery’s and reveals from your old friends, as we take a cultural tour through the final volume of the original Dragon Ball manga! It’s a battle of life and death, and Goku’s the only one who can save us!! Volume 6 explores Chapters 162 to 194 of the Dragon Ball manga. It’s time to face god!

Dragon Ball, Vol. 6

Author: Akira Toriyama
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
ISBN: 1421545810
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 190

Book Description
In the frozen north, Goku's one-man fight against the Red Ribbon Army continues as he storms the perilous Muscle Tower! Can he defeat General White's squad of ninjas, cyborgs, and worse, and save the peaceful people of Jingle Village from their oppressors? Then, Gorku travels to the City of the West to visit his old friend Bulma, who joins him on his quest, bringing her latest inventions. Their quest for the next Dragon Ball takes them around the world to a jungle island in the South Seas...but to get THIS Dragon Ball they'll have to go through General Blue! -- VIZ Media

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 Super, Vol. 5

Author: Akira Toriyama
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
ISBN: 9781974704583
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Goku’s adventure from the best-selling classic manga Dragon Ball continues in this new series written by Akira Toriyama himself! Ever since Goku became Earth’s greatest hero and gathered the seven Dragon Balls to defeat the evil Boo, his life on Earth has grown a little dull. But new threats loom overhead, and Goku and his friends will have to defend the planet once again in this continuation of Akira Toriyama’s best-selling series, Dragon Ball! The battle for the fate of the parallel world rages on! With Vegeta injured and his fusion with Goku failed, Goku must face off against God Zamas alone. But this enemy is unrelenting and powerful, and seems to be too strong—even for Goku! Will Goku and his friends be able to put a stop to this evil god once and for all?!

Dragon Ball Culture Volume 1

Author: Derek Padula
Publisher: Derek Padula
ISBN: 0983120579
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 248

Book Description
See Dragon Ball with new eyes. This book is your cultural tour guide of Dragon Ball, the world’s most recognized anime and manga series. Over 11 years in development, at over 2,000 pages, and featuring over 1,800 unique terms, Dragon Ball Culture is a 7 Volume analysis of your favorite series. You will go on an adventure with Son Goku, from Chapter 1 to 194 of the original Dragon Ball series, as we explore every page, every panel, and every sentence, to reveal the hidden symbolism and deeper meaning of Dragon Ball. In Volume 1 you will discover the origin of Dragon Ball. How does Akira Toriyama get his big break and become a manga author? Why does he make Dragon Ball? Where does Dragon Ball’s culture come from? And why is it so successful? Along the way you’ll be informed, entertained, and inspired. You will learn more about your favorite series and about yourself. Now step with me through the doorway of Dragon Ball Culture.

Dr. Slump, Vol. 6

Author: Akira Toriyama
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
ISBN: 1421551160
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 196

Book Description
Dr. Slump literally goes silent for a night when Senbei finds himself trapped in a nightmare involving poop. And the maniacal Dr. Mashirito creates the world's strongest robot, only to learn that Arale is even stronger. Not to be outdone, he decides to attack Arale when she takes off her glasses and becomes defenseless... -- VIZ Media

Dragon Ball, Vol. 4

Author: Akira Toriyama
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
ISBN: 1421545780
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 190

Book Description
Goku has made it to the Tenka'ichi Budôkai, the world's #1 martial arts tournament...but even the training of the martial arts master Kame-Sen'nin hasn't prepared him for this! Only seven finalists remain. Will the champion be Goku? His fellow student Kuririn? Yamcha, master of the "Fist of the Wolf Fang"? Fighting woman Ran Fuan? Giran, a rubbery monster who's part dinasaur? Namu, an Indian mystic? Or Jackie Chun, the mysterious old man who may be the toughest fighter of all? There can be only one winner in the wildest, craziest battle ever! -- VIZ Media