Dragon Ball Part 5 (2002) comic books 2001-2003

by Akira Toriyama It's the elimination rounds of the Tenka'ichi Budokai ? the "strongest under the heavens" martial arts tournament! Goku, Kuririn, and Yamcha find themselves settling somebody else's grudge when they meet their future opponents Tenshinhan and Chaozu, the star pupils of the "Crane Hermit," the Turtle Hermit's old rival! Can their Turtle school kung fu defeat their opponents' Crane style? Plus: the reappearance of Jackie Chun... so to speak! b&w, 48pg (1 of 7) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

by Akira Toriyama The Strongest-under-the-Heavens martial arts finals commence! First, "Turtle Hermit" disciple Yamcha fights "Crane Hermit" disciple Tenshinhan, a cruel three-eyed master of kung fu! Then, Jackie Chun fights the Wolfman! But why does a werewolf (and 30th-dan black belt) have it out for last time's tournament winner? (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in North America, Puerto Rico, Australia, New Zealand, and the UK. b&w, 48pg (2 of 7) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

by Akira Toriyama In a fierce battle between the shorter students of the Crane and Turtle Schools, Kuririn pulls out a kamehameha while Chaozu reveals HIS special attack ? the Dodon-pa blast! But where did Chaozu learn the Dodon-pa, the signature move of Taopaipai, the evil assassin!? Then, in the fourth match, Goku faces the super kickboxer Panpoot! NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, the U.K., Australia, and New Zealand. b&w, 48pg (3 of 7) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

by Akira Toriyama It's a close battle of youth vs. old age as Jackie Chun fights Tenshinhan, the vain three-eyed disciple of the evil Crane Hermit. But more than a physical contest, it's a clash of ideas as Jackie tries to convince Tenshinhan to renounce the path of evil and become a good guy! Then, Kuririn fights Goku! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, the U.K., Australia, and New Zealand. b&w, 48pg (4 of 7) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

by Akira Toriyama Kuririn and Goku have both mastered the Turtle School of martial arts?but Goku's raw physical power is much greater. As their fight wears on, Kuririn resorts to outwitting his opponent?not that difficult when you can just say "LOOK!" and Goku will turn his head in the direction you're pointing. Meanwhile, Tenshinhan waits to fight the victor. (CAUT: 3) b&w, 48pg (5 of 7) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

by Akira Toriyama Round Two! With a sudden flurry of blows, Goku catches Tenshinhan off guard and nearly beats him ? but lets him stay in the ring rather than finish the fight so soon. Furious at being an object of mercy, Tenshinhan strikes back more angrily than ever ? and finds himself winning! Or is he really? (CAUT: 3) b&w, 48pg (6 of 7) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

by Akira Toriyama Tenshinhan has turned from the evil teachings of the Crane Master, but now beating Goku is nothing less than a matter of pride! Using every technique at his disposal, he grows four arms, then levitates into the air and prepares to destroy the entire arena ? Goku into a "ring out" if he survives at all! (CAUT: 3) b&w, 48pg (7 of 7) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.