Akira Toriyama, a renowned Japanese manga artist, gained widespread acclaim primarily for his creation of the Dragon Ball saga in 1984. His artistic sensibilities were shaped by influences such as Osamu Tezuka's Astro Boy and the visual artistry of Walt Disney's One Hundred and One Dalmatians. The dynamic storytelling and humor in Toriyama's works also bear the distinct mark of early Jackie Chan films.
In a thrilling blend of action, adventure, fantasy, and comedy, Goku and his companions face off against formidable intergalactic villains. The series showcases intense battles and the camaraderie among the characters, highlighting their growth and determination as they strive to protect the universe from evil forces. With a mix of humor and epic fighting scenes, this story captivates fans of all ages.
The story features Goku and his companions as they confront formidable intergalactic villains. This dynamic series blends action, adventure, fantasy, comedy, and martial arts, showcasing epic battles and the camaraderie among the characters. With a mix of humor and thrilling combat, it captures the essence of friendship and heroism in a richly imaginative universe.
Change your perspective: get BIG After years of training and adventure, Goku has become Earth's ultimate warrior. And his son, Gohan, shows even greater promise. But the stakes are increasing as even deadlier enemies threaten the planet. DRAGON BALL Z is the ultimate science fiction/martial arts manga. A Collection of Volumes 1 - 3! Five years have passed since the Tenka'ichi Budōkai (Strongest Under the Heavens) fighting tournament, where Son Goku emerged as Earth's ultimate champion. Goku has since settled down with a wife and even has a son, Son Gohan. All seems peaceful, until one day when a mysterious visitor appears and reveals that Goku is actually an alien! The visitor, Raditz, claims that Goku is a Saiyan Warrior, a member of the most powerful race in the universe. When the ruthless Raditz threatens to destroy Goku's family and the entire human race, Goku races to stop him and finds an unlikely ally in Piccolo, his old archenemy...
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... The Greatest Hero on Earth Goku and Piccolo finally face each other down in the final match of the Tenka’ichi Budōkai! Piccolo is ready and willing to unleash all his power to win—something Goku may hesitate to do. Taking down Piccolo is going to take all of Goku’s skill and wits…and courage! But after the tournament is over, life goes on. There will be new enemies to face and even more surprising new allies!
Captain Ginyu has used his transforming power to exchange bodies with Goku. With Goku's friends in a pinch, and Goku's life hanging by a thread, Gohan and Kuririn must use the the seven Dragon Balls of Namek to summon the mighty Dragon Lord, who can grant any three wishes. Can Goku get his body back and defeat Captain Ginyu? And if the Dragon Lord is summoned, can Gohan and Kuririn prevent Vegeta and Freeza from wishing for immortality for themselves? Includes volumes 25, 26, 27.
Goku is dead--but his journey is just beginning. Now he must travel through the afterlife along the million-kilometer Serpent Road to find Kaiô-sama, the Lord of Worlds, who will teach him martial arts techniques so powerful they're reserved for the gods! And he'd better hurry, too, because Earth has only nine months until the evil Saiyans, Vegeta and Nappa, will arive to wipe the planet clean of life. While the archdemon Piccolo trains Goku's son Gohan to reach his full power potential, the alien spaceships rocket ever closer...bearing a power so awesome that even Earth's six strongest heroes may not be a match for it!!!
Experience the iconic journey of a young warrior as he embarks on a quest to find the Dragon Balls, which grant wishes when collected. This full-color version of Akira Toriyama's beloved series showcases vibrant artwork and captures the thrilling adventures, memorable characters, and epic battles that have captivated fans worldwide. Rediscover the charm and excitement of this groundbreaking manga in a visually stunning format.
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!
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... Son Goku knows he doesn’t stand a chance against a being as powerful as Cell. But when he and his friends train in the Room of Spirit and Time, there’s no telling what boundaries of skill and power they will surpass! And when they return to Earth ready to beat Cell at his own game, a surprising champion emerges.