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Dragon Ball Z, Vol. 1 (VIZBIG Edition) | 
 enlarge | Author: Akira Toriyama
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
Category: Book
List Price: $17.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  10 reviews
Sales Rank: 249240
Media: Paperback
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 528
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.6
Dimensions (in): 8.4 x 5.8 x 1.5
ISBN: 1421520648
Dewey Decimal Number: 741
EAN: 9781421520643
ASIN: 1421520648
Publication Date: June 3, 2008
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Condition: BRAND NEW
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Product Description
The ultimate science fiction martial arts manga -- and one of the best-selling series of all time -- Dragon Ball Z is the second half of Toriyama's touchstone saga, Dragon Ball. After years of training and adventure, Son Goku has become Earth's ultimate warrior, and his son, Gohan, shows even greater promise. But the strikes are increasing as even deadlier enemies threaten the planet -- and means non-stop action! The VIZBIG edition of Dragon Ball Z contains volumes 1-3, bonus color content and updated text. 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!
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 Toriyama genius!- too bad it's edited June 8, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I have absolutely loved DBZ for 13 years now. Having seen many different manga and anime this one still stands alone for its phenomenal character development and bone crunching action! I also like the fact that Viz put out a 'big edition' so one does not have to buy each chapter separately (expensive). My only two problems with this edition is that (1) it is edited- middle fingers/swear words are changed or edited out and (2) the original cover art is included but not all of them are in color. Other than that it is a good edition of the greatest shonen manga ever made!
The continuation of Dragon Ball !!! February 6, 2006
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
The first volume of DBZ is actually the continuation(not sequel) to the humorous dragonball series(vol.1-16)This one is really volume 17 in the overall story.The manga is vastly superior to the anime since it doesn't drag for too long the battles.Toriyama's original work let's you follow the plot,character development,and fights all in one package.I give this one four,because it only contains the first 10 chapters of DBZ and not twelve which is the average chapters per volume.The first two are in dragonball vol.16 since it closes that anime final arc.
A unique and compelling action series January 28, 2005
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
Over the past few years, manga has been exploding into popularity. 'Main-stream' series, such as Pokemon, Yu-gi-oh, and Dragon Ball Z, are becoming scorned by more widely-read fans due to their overly-hyped status. Nevertheless, Dragon Ball Z still stands to be one of the most unique and fascinating action series in the shonen genre. If you aren't too tired of the anime, and have a taste for epic action, neat and yet detailed artwork, a suspenseful storyline, and villains who just won't die, then this series is for you. Dragon Ball Z was one of my first manga series, and later introduced me to the rest of the shonen genre.
While the anime has poor quality animation, a sluggish yet exhaustingly action-driven plot, and very little in the way of plot twists, the original manga more than makes up for this. There is much more evidence of a -storyline- (gasp! DBZ has a storyline??!) it is much more humorous, and the plot moves quickly without losing its pacing and flow. I have read the entire Dragon Ball series (the precursor to Dragon Ball Z) and have to say that I much prefer DB for its emphasis on character and humor, but still DBZ is a great series. Don't let the hype fool you: this is a series that deserves every bit of it!
 this is a masterpeice September 19, 2004
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
The Dragon Ball Z manga is a piece of art and should be in every collector's hands. This DBZ #1 is actually Dragon Ball #17 of 42, but this part of the story is fine to begin with; backstory is not a problem, since DBZ is a different stage of the lives of the characters. It is 160 pages of fun and wonder. Besides, for only $8 why would anyone pass up this opportunity? I guarantee this story will have you hooked. To buy more for less expensive prices buy used versions on Amazon, or buy new at ShonenJump.com
Dragon Ball Great! April 25, 2004
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Now I know alot of people are thinkin Dragon ball z is so boring. But if you read the graphic novel that just may change. You see since cartoon network doesn't play DBZ on tv anymore, its hard to see the first episode. But when I bought this book that changed and thinking it boring changed too.
I came to like it alot! its a perfect starting manga for any new manga fan. Since I just got into manga it was perfect for me. Now before you buy this book I should warn you there is some bad language in this book. So I would really recomend this book for any child 10 and up. Funny,action cool,martial arts, its got it all Dragon Ball z VOL.1 BUY IT NOW!
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