Dragon Ball, Vol. 5

(W/A/CA) Akira Toriyama. by Akira Toriyama Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z* the most popular manga in the world* is now available in a new economical graphic novel (5" x 7-1/2") format! 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.