Dragon Ball TPB (2003-2004 Shonen Jump Edition) comic books 2005-2007

Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Dragon Ball: Part 2 (1999) #1-6. Story and art by Akira Toriyama. Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z are some of the most popular manga in the world. Printed in the original right-to-left manga format, this series by acclaimed manga artist Akira Toriyama redefined martial arts comics throughout its original Japanese run in Weekly Shonen Jump magazine from 1984 to 1995. Son Goku, a super-strong boy with a monkey's tail, had never left his mountain home...until he met Bulma, a girl from the city, who invited him on her quest for the magic Dragon Balls that can grant any wish. Soon, Goku's natural inclination for martial arts led him to seek out the world's greatest trainers and tournaments, fighting bad guys and making friends around the world! The prequel to Dragon Ball Z combines adventure, fantasy and slapstick comedy with the skill of a master cartoonist. Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 200 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.95.

Volume 5 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Dragon Ball: Part 2 (1999) #14-15 and Dragon Ball: Part 3 (2000) #1-3. Story and art by Akira Toriyama. Who will be the winner? There's Goku and his fellow student Kuririn, a little Shaolin monk with big ideas. There's Yamcha, Goku's old enemy. There's Ran Fuan, who's not afraid to use her good looks to win a match. There's kaijû Giran, a rubbery monster with shark teeth and pterodactyl wings. There's Namu, an Indian mystic on a mission. But most of all, there's Jackie Chun, the mysterious old man with the greatest kung-fu ever! It's the ultimate battle of youth and power versus age and skill! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 200 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.95.

Volume 6 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Dragon Ball: Part 3 (2000) #4-9. Story and art by Akira Toriyama. 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, Goku 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 Balls 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! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 200 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.95.

Volume 7 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Dragon Ball: Part 3 (2000) #10-14 and Dragon Ball: Part 4 (2001) #1. Story and art by Akira Toriyama. Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 200 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.95.

Volume 8 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Dragon Ball: Part 4 (2001) #1-5. Story and art by Akira Toriyama. After the setbacks Goku dealt the Red Ribbon Army, Commander Red hires Taopaipai, the world's deadliest assassin, to kill Goku. To beat this powerful opponent, Goku must travel to the top of the miles-high Karin Tower to get a magic elixir that increases one's strength tenfold. Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 200 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.95.

Volume 10 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Dragon Ball: Part 4 (2001) #9-10 and Dragon Ball: Part 5 (2002) #1-3. Story and art by Akira Toriyama. It's Crane versus Turtle in a martial arts battle like no other. After finding the seven Dragon Balls, Goku and his friends go their separate ways, promising to meet again in three years at the "Strongest Under the Heavens" martial arts tournament. This time the friends will meet their matches in Tenshinhan and Chaozu, the mysterious disciples of the Crane Hermit. Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 200 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.95.

Volume 11 - Volume 10 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Akira Toriyama. The Tenka'ichi Budôkai is heating up...and despite strong showings by Kuririn and Jackie Chun, it looks like the ultimate match is going to be Goku vs. three-eyed martial arts prodigy Tenshinhan! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 200 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.95.

Volume 15 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Akira Toriyama. It's the "Strongest Under the Heavens" martial arts tournament, and the world's greatest fighters have gathered! But Kuririn, Goku, Tenshinhan, and Yamcha face mighty enemies. Taopaipai the assassin has returned as a cyborg, and Goku and Tenshinhan are on his hit list! A mysterious young woman has a grudge against Goku. The only "mystery" about bumbling salaryman Shen is how he managed to get to the final rounds or is his seeming clumsiness just an act? And the last contestant is the new and improved Piccolo, for whom the championship is just a stepping-stone to take over the world! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 200 pages, B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $7.95.